tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post3686958891400882762..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: My Honey's ShirtGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-53504580615532764732013-03-19T07:23:16.287-05:002013-03-19T07:23:16.287-05:00Wow, that interfacing sounds lovely! I want some ...Wow, that interfacing sounds lovely! I want some for my blouses!<br /><br />I did ask for interfacing at the "fancy" fabric shop where I bought the fabric for his real shirt last week. They gave me something called "Shirt Interfacing" - it's a woven fusible, but heavier than the Pellon Shape Flex (SF101).<br /><br />My plan is to make 2 collars and 4 cuffs - one set with this new interfacing, and one set with the Shape Flex. Will report!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-46081295012414620042013-03-19T07:08:51.440-05:002013-03-19T07:08:51.440-05:00When I bought fabric with the intent of making a s...When I bought fabric with the intent of making a shirt I also bought interfacing, after asking for advice from the staff in the shop. They recommended a light weight woven fusible interfacing. It was a bit like a less fine voile with the glue stuff on it. However, that was for a women's shirt, rather than a man's, so I don't know if it would be different for what you're making. Are there any good shops around you that you could ask for advice?<br /><br />I nearly always use woven interfacing these days though, I prefer how it turns out and wears over the non-woven stuff.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205271379351276007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-81650335246634375562013-03-18T14:57:35.984-05:002013-03-18T14:57:35.984-05:00Well, the fabric I bought for the real thing was m...Well, the fabric I bought for the real thing was more than I usually pay for a RTW one! And if you consider the two trial runs plus all the tools I bought, it's going to be something like a $150 shirt! But my honey is worth it :-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-76895943185262187742013-03-18T14:51:02.797-05:002013-03-18T14:51:02.797-05:00This is so cool how you made your husband a shirt....This is so cool how you made your husband a shirt. They can be so expensive. Rock on girl!Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-10344667594912143732013-03-12T05:12:22.215-05:002013-03-12T05:12:22.215-05:00LOL, I'm glad to know I'm not the only one...LOL, I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who does that kind of thing! I will certainly let you all know what interfacing I decide on.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-28113822219904047492013-03-11T20:39:34.109-05:002013-03-11T20:39:34.109-05:00I just finished a plaid flannel version of McCall&...I just finished a plaid flannel version of McCall's 6044 for my husband last week. Unfortunately, I don't know what interfacing I used because I actually cut everything in December 2011! Great job sticking with it and putting in the time and effort to handcraft the shirt. If you do end up going with a different interfacing, please let us know!Anna Camachohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05557012535708821807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-29247885331787050362013-03-11T09:35:40.202-05:002013-03-11T09:35:40.202-05:00I do think it's worth buying AND reading. I s...I do think it's worth buying AND reading. I still haven't finished reading the whole thing, but I definitely plan to. <br /><br />Hubby was just describing to me this morning a new weight-lifting routine he wants to do, and I wanted to scream, "NO! I don't want to have to do this all over again if you get bulky!"Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-83877931716284249252013-03-11T08:41:37.745-05:002013-03-11T08:41:37.745-05:00Wow, what a process! This is so interesting to re...Wow, what a process! This is so interesting to read about! Do you think that the Coffin book is worth buying/reading? I've got a couple of project deadlines, then I'm trying to clear the slate and make hubs a shirt, but I'm feeling a little nervous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-21592049380519493702013-03-11T08:08:30.301-05:002013-03-11T08:08:30.301-05:00Cool! I like the McCall's 6044 for my guy too...Cool! I like the McCall's 6044 for my guy too as a casual shirt. He wears the two I've made him often. But it has a much slimmer fit than a normal business shirt. I don't want all the ladies at work checking him out, LOL!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-9230396628687801112013-03-11T08:07:13.113-05:002013-03-11T08:07:13.113-05:00I think I made it harder than it needed to be, due...I think I made it harder than it needed to be, due to my lack of experience! But I'm one of those people who doesn't really understand something until I have it physically in my hands.<br /><br />I'm usually very selfish about my knitting and sewing, but my honey deserves something nice :-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-6753125598453080012013-03-11T08:05:52.772-05:002013-03-11T08:05:52.772-05:00Hahaha! That would be a good dare for him - wear ...Hahaha! That would be a good dare for him - wear this shirt with writing all over it and bright orange thread to work! But no - I couldn't do that to the poor guy!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-90208572371876484972013-03-11T08:04:14.052-05:002013-03-11T08:04:14.052-05:00I have to say, it was hard to stick with it and I&...I have to say, it was hard to stick with it and I'm really glad that I've finished that part of the process so I can move on to making something wearable!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-65744422558554405212013-03-11T08:03:19.837-05:002013-03-11T08:03:19.837-05:00Hehehe - thanks, Pumpkin!Hehehe - thanks, Pumpkin!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-80368021476840684292013-03-11T02:49:17.620-05:002013-03-11T02:49:17.620-05:00I'm actually making my husband a shirt right n...I'm actually making my husband a shirt right now! Luckily the McCall's 6044 pattern fit him pretty well in the past so I'm trying out a short-sleeved version with a couple of modifications (addition of a back yoke, reducing ease in the waist). Good for you for putting in all that pattern work!Crab and Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13392731276180198699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-59272322933388427342013-03-11T01:55:56.311-05:002013-03-11T01:55:56.311-05:00Gail my darling girl, NO, I don't make shirts!...Gail my darling girl, NO, I don't make shirts! But you do it beautifully and your hubby should absolutely wear the sample to work and impress everyone that his wife makes shirts for him! I am in awe!Kristen Rettighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00176342218828307690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-39241821497618922192013-03-10T23:50:19.327-05:002013-03-10T23:50:19.327-05:00That is hardcore and high tech sewing there! And ...That is hardcore and high tech sewing there! And geez, what an amazing muslin! No way could I put all that effort in, lol. Amazing!Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-84172576084042332462013-03-10T21:55:13.651-05:002013-03-10T21:55:13.651-05:00Well, I suddently don't feel bad about being s...Well, I suddently don't feel bad about being single and not having a guy to sew for. ;) <br /><br />Anyways, I think taking a rub-off of that shirt was a good idea. Pattern manipulation and making mock-ups is one of my least favorite parts of the sewing process, so I admire your perserverance here! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-72604422136898914272013-03-10T21:21:59.356-05:002013-03-10T21:21:59.356-05:00Whew, you are right, this post went right over my ...Whew, you are right, this post went right over my head. But I can certainly say that what you show in the last photo is very shirt-like!Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11334868491094133451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-46993057690925626592013-03-10T20:42:23.174-05:002013-03-10T20:42:23.174-05:00I thought about doing it that way, but decided to ...I thought about doing it that way, but decided to try out the pattern first and use drafting as a last ditch effort. I bought the gingham with the idea of doing the draping David Coffin describes, and did try it on the back, but it seemed a little beyond my skills at the moment.<br /><br />I think you might be describing the Shape Flex (SF101, I think), which is the one I used on the second muslin and on my coat. It worked great for the soft drape of the coat facings, but I want a little more crispness to the collar. Of course, I want to stay in that $5 range! But if this new one (Pellon 950F) doesn't give me a result I like, I'll probably go higher-end too.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-90409535716310555352013-03-10T20:37:01.611-05:002013-03-10T20:37:01.611-05:00For sure! I really wasn't expecting it to be ...For sure! I really wasn't expecting it to be this much work - I've made shirts for myself before and they're not that hard. But since I want to learn "real" shirtmaking techniques along with getting a great fit for him, I'm really going the extra mile.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-73981808383966752032013-03-10T20:36:57.158-05:002013-03-10T20:36:57.158-05:00wow you are dedicated! you might have been best of...wow you are dedicated! you might have been best off just drafting a whole shirt from scratch! as far as collar interfacing, i used a pellon something... it was actual woven cotton with fusible. it was more in the $5/yd range from joanns. seemed to work fine, but i want to try out some of the fusibles from pam's website. lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-57010834800766341412013-03-10T20:36:02.086-05:002013-03-10T20:36:02.086-05:00Cool! Thanks, Elise! (don't know why I'm...Cool! Thanks, Elise! (don't know why I'm replying to you in two separate comments?!) That's the one I bought this week but haven't tried yet!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-32216905091811471382013-03-10T20:35:21.660-05:002013-03-10T20:35:21.660-05:00Uh oh! I had NO idea about that site! Can of wor...Uh oh! I had NO idea about that site! Can of worms, LOL!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-5499653259841802902013-03-10T19:45:12.912-05:002013-03-10T19:45:12.912-05:00Phew, what a project! I'm looking forward to s...Phew, what a project! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished shirt. It's great that he's excited about the shirt - it can really be fun to sew for someone when they appreciate it!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215054696445481229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-54156572175108513362013-03-10T19:36:47.146-05:002013-03-10T19:36:47.146-05:00Pellon 950F Shirt-Tailor Firm Fusible Interfacing
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