Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Back to 1945



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.    

I made it.  Here is my casual look.
A General Store


Think I'll go in


Checking out the building

Less smog to look at in 1945
Going to Church?

Looks like I am on Time

Relaxing 

Back to the present time

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.   
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9 comments:

  1. JoeYSeptember 24, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Great going back to 1945 with you. Great looking shirt!! Where is the champagne?

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  2. DavidSeptember 25, 2013 at 2:43 AM

    This is seriously good work Wil! And your pics perfectly capture the mood of the era (I particularly pics 1,2, 7 & 8)...really well done!

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    1. Thin Man SewingSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:28 AM

      Thanks. My favorites are the same ones. The one with the pipe I think is pure 40s. You inspired me to do the photo shoot. So, thanks again.

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  3. Bobbin DoctorSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    A fun post and a nice looking shirt! I especially like the good fit in the shoulders - sleeve/shoulder seam isn't half-way down towards your elbow like so many casual shirts of today are designed.

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  4. LaneSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Great photoshoot. Lots of fun. And, the shirt looks great. Lane

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  5. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    What a fun post. You look great! The shirt does have a 40s feel to it. At first I thought this was going to be a post about your Dad!

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  6. MainelydadSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    This is great! You really made me smile. Love the shirt.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    That shirt really looks good. Also I think the blue colored fabric was a good choice for this type of shirt. It is what I would guess a working man in the 1940's would look like.

    Also the photos are well done.

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  8. Steven TSeptember 27, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Nice shirt. Good fit. Good job. It looks comfortable.

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