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Description
I made this shirt using Vogue’s latest men’s shirt pattern, V8889. I had to make a few alterations to the pattern, primarily narrowing the shoulders as it’s designed for a more broad-shouldered, narrow-waisted man, along with shortening the length a few inches (I’m 5’7").
The pattern has some nice details, including front and back shaped seams (see pics) and a hidden button placket.
You can read more about the making of this shirt on my blog, Male Pattern Boldness:
http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2013/02/vogue-8889-shirt-muslin-critique.html
http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2013/02/finished-shirt-name-that-clutter.html
Material Notes
I used a very lightweight white cotton shirting for the shirt itself, and a floral patterned cotton remnant for the inside of the collar stand to add a bit of interest.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Mar 31, 2013, 04.51 AMby marloncosta
nice! Now back to the sewing machine and make one for me!!! kkkkk…just kidding! Nice shirt man! I`m gonna look for that pattern man! I love your shirt and how it fits you nicely! Nice material choice as well!
Feb 21, 2013, 06.21 AMby martinK
as great as always. nice details and fit! glad to see that men fashion have a kind of boost on this site the last two weeks :-) Greetings from ice cold Rotterdam
Feb 21, 2013, 03.24 AMby Marusya Grace
Very nice work Peter!
Feb 21, 2013, 12.30 AMby netpraxis
Beautiful work Peter :) love all the details, particularly the hidden button placket. Always good to see the work behind the scenes with the muslin and your tireless attention to fit – I’ve been going slightly crazy with alterations getting the fitting right on a McCalls shirt pattern and finally got it right on version 5 – now I have to perfect the short sleeve version !
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Feb 21, 2013, 12.31 AMby Peter Lappin
Glad to hear it!