Friday, April 3, 2015

Spring of 1957

I had some white linen-like  material in my stash that was begging to be turned into a Spring/Summer shirt.  I thought Simplicity 2081 from 1957 would be a match for this material.  This is the second time I used this pattern, it is size small,  but this time I added two inches to the length.

I used my felling foot and my Singer Confidence 7470.  The flat-fell seams take longer to make, but do make a nice finish.   This shirt has a notched collar, so it is more casual looking.

Instead of a rolled-seam hem like I usually make, I made a standard hem.  I think it works well with this shirt since the hem is straight and it has side vents.

This shirt definitely says "Easter", "Spring",  and "Summer" to me.  Lightweight and white.





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4 comments:

  1. MIchaelCApril 4, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    That's a great shirt and you look very handsome in it. Perfect for the warm weather ahead

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  2. MouseApril 4, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    What a nice shirt and the fabric looks almost sheer. Very lightweight and comfortable. I like the label, too.

    Just curious: Approximately how much time does a shirt like this one take you to construct?

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    1. Thin Man SewingApril 11, 2015 at 4:21 PM

      I have never really kept track. I'll have to figure it out.

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  3. craftspacecontinuumApril 5, 2015 at 6:30 AM

    Great job! The shirt looks really comfortable and I like you tag : )

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