I finished my McCall 5863 shirt pattern that was made in 1945. I used my Singer 404 for the shirt and my Kenmore 1050 for the buttons and buttonholes. The shirt has flat-fell seams. Instead of two pleats at the yoke like most shirts, this one has the fabric gathered. Thanks to my 404's gathering foot, this was a snap.
I am glad I had my 1959 Simplicity Sewing Book to help me along the way. The instructions in the pattern were a little brief.
I thought it would be fun to take my time-machine back to 1945.
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I made it. Here is my casual look. |
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A General Store |
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Think I'll go in |
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Checking out the building |
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Less smog to look at in 1945 |
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Going to Church? |
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Looks like I am on Time |
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Relaxing |
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Back to the present time
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I like this shirt a lot. I wore it to coffee after my time travels, so I am quite tired right now, time for a rest.
Thanks for stopping.