I made a lightweight short-sleeve shirt from a 1957 Simplicity 2081. This shirt went together quickly. I used my White Sewmaster 611 for this shirt. The stitching on this machine is fabulous. Staright-stitch, but fabulous. The pattern comes in single sizes. This was a small.
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| Ready to start |
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| Sewmaster 611 |
I followed the sizing and instructions, except for using the "burrito method" for the yoke. This technique is easy and produces a professional shoulder seam. A good video is
How to sew a shirt yoke
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| Rolled up like a burrito |
Button-down collar
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| A button in the back of the collar |
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| Collar close-up |
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| Back |
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I am going to make this shirt again, but this time adding two inches to the length.
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Nice job and I like that style of shirt with its rather short sleeves and narrow collar. Great choice on the tie, too!
ReplyDeleteI like that machine. I just sold a very similar White-built Kenmore of the same vintage. Very strong and precise stitches.
love the shirt. looks great.
ReplyDeleteGreat job. You might like to look at some of the vintage shirt patterns that are done for proportionate sizing. My ds is less than 5'2" and is 21 years old, I got him the PJ pattern as well. I guess you could make good use of the 'tall' pattern pieces! I love making shirts!
ReplyDeleteGreat job. You might like to look at some of the vintage shirt patterns that are done for proportionate sizing. My ds is less than 5'2" and is 21 years old, I got him the PJ pattern as well. I guess you could make good use of the 'tall' pattern pieces! I love making shirts!
ReplyDeleteThats an interesting vintage sewing machine. I've never seen that one. Great shirt, nice work on the collar and I need to check out this burrito method for the yoke, cool beans!
ReplyDeleteVery well done!
ReplyDeleteThat is a good looking shirt!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking shirt. Gotta love that burrito method!
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