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This is my first tailored garment and while it’s not perfect, it could be a lot worse. You can check out the whole process here, if you’re curious and /or have a masochistic streak.
I made this for my boyfriend and it was supposed to be a Christmas present but it ended up being done right around Valentine’s day instead. Better late than never, I guess.
I used Butterick 2125, which I think is from the 50s.
I also put in a fancy custom label for him to show off. I posted a little tutorial here.
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Herringbone wool, Bemberg lining, horsehair canvas, silk thread.
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Feb 26, 2013, 02.20 PMby sewknitting
Wow, that’s awesome! Can’t believe it was your first tailored garment!
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Feb 27, 2013, 07.30 PMby DanaRose84
Thank you! It took months so I’m hoping the second one will be easier.
Feb 26, 2013, 12.09 PMby kisses
Impressive work…well done
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Feb 27, 2013, 07.31 PMby DanaRose84
Thanks.
Feb 26, 2013, 12.01 PMby martinK
excelent work! and projects on men fashion are always very welcome :-)
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Feb 27, 2013, 07.32 PMby DanaRose84
Thank you! I wish there had been more resources for fitting for men. So many books and tutorials are focused only on women!
Feb 27, 2013, 09.34 PMby martinK
I have some books on men fashion from HAKA Schnittkonstruktionen Müller & Sohn.
As far as I know do they have also an English version. But this books are quiet expensive. You can google the website.
Feb 26, 2013, 11.40 AMby tzyg0nka
Really well done and your buttonholes are beautiful!
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Feb 27, 2013, 07.34 PMby DanaRose84
Thanks! Someday I want to be able to make buttonholes that look like this: http://tuttofattoamano.blogspot.ca/2010/02/hand-made-buttonholes-video.html
Feb 26, 2013, 06.38 AMby Delphine C.
It’s amazing!! I followed your progress on your blog and I’m so impressed you finished it!
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Feb 27, 2013, 07.34 PMby DanaRose84
Hi there! Thanks for the kind words.
Feb 26, 2013, 03.54 AMby baum
Wow, this is really impressive!
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Feb 27, 2013, 07.36 PMby DanaRose84
Thank you!