Arrowed buttons and a ‘just’ visible breast pocket
The collar is buttoned down but uses loops behind the collar points rather than button through; quite a nice touch.
My trademark odd colour button on left sleeve.
So that completes my shirt collection for a while…..probably!
I love the detailed instructions, reminds me of a comic book. Looks like the pattern calls for a lot more hand stitched details as well as bound buttonholes and bias bound seams.
The pattern pieces are not printed but cut and punched, as patterns used to be. I have been researching what all the holes; circles, squares and triangles mean. This will be a challenge, I know as I have only ever worked from printed or self-created patterns.
I shall be using some fine black corduroy fabric with a floral lining.
I think I will post regularly during the construction as it might help others using such patterns.
Happy sewing and watch this space as I go all vintage!
Oh my goodness, that is beyond gorgeous!
Josie, thank you for your kind words. I do enjoy making shirts.
Oh my goodness, that is beyond gorgeous!
That looks really nice!
I'm intrigued by the collar. Did you leave off the top button and matched the collar to the full circumference? The loop is a great detail that I guess can be used with other collar designs too.
Hi, Yes I left the top button out this time as i rarely do them up anyway. The collar is full length so sits nicely with the unbuttoned top.