Thursday, May 22, 2014

Shirt

Hugo's turn on the 'rota.
He fancied a nice white shirt.
 We both lurved the Aime Comme Marie 'Mister' shirt
Slight problem.... its completely printed in French!
But with the help of Bing Translator I got the gist of it.
And I have made a few dozen shirts in my time.
Hugo's measurements put him a medium but I could have sized back to a small possibly in this cloth.
I used a super stretchy but deliciously crisp poplin.
I have cut another in a cotton broadcloth, I will let you know how it goes.
The shirt is a fitted style with a separate collar/collar stand.
And, Oh that collar!
Its perfect!
My favourite detail?
The sleeve placket, I adore a two piece sleeve placket.
So snappy.
MOP buttons, but of course!
Taken from the website 
The Nitty-Gritty Kitty.

 Stunning sew, very enjoyable.
The instructions are all in French but there are good step by step diagrams.
The seam allowance is NOT added, I used 1 cm and 3 cm for the hem, as advised-I think ;)
Definitely not a sew for a beginner but fine for a intermediate.
Take your time pressing whilst constructing.
I did interface the sleeve placket pieces, I am not sure if that was in the instructions, I just like to.

 It looks AMAZING on Hugo, definitely bespoke looking.

 I shall have to pin him down for some picces.
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24 comments:

  1. brittneyMay 22, 2014 at 8:48 PM

    My gosh this is just perfect. Who doesn't love a nice, crisp white shirt? That collar is fantastic.

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    1. motherof5May 22, 2014 at 11:49 PM

      I have been searching for THE perfect collar on a mans shirt. I think we have found it.
      Thank you Britters.
      xx N

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  2. Inder-ificMay 22, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    Oh my goodness, it's like something Sherlock would wear ... drool ... don't mind me ...

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  3. motherof5May 22, 2014 at 11:50 PM

    It is a bit ins't it Inder.
    I do love me some 'Cumberbum' ........
    xx N

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  4. AnonymousMay 23, 2014 at 3:07 AM

    Wow! That's some serious sewing :)
    There are so many wonderful details: the collar (stunning) and the sleeve placket, and you got the right fabric for it (crispy white poplin - delicious). Can't wait to see the cotton broadcloth version next :)

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    1. motherof5May 25, 2014 at 3:12 AM

      Thank you Ana Sofia.
      Sewing for a teenage boy is definitely a little more 'hardcore'. It has to be just right or it will not be worn.
      I am not as struck on the broadcloth version, its a bit coarse, but Hugo is very enthusiastic about it.
      xx N

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  5. SharonMay 23, 2014 at 4:15 AM

    I am drooling over this sharp shirt! The collar and sleeve button placket are perfect! Jacob is getting ready to grow out of the Oliver + S patterns so this is now on my wish list for him! I wonder if this would fit my hubby??

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    1. motherof5May 25, 2014 at 3:14 AM

      Thank you Sharon, Hugo does quite a bit of waiter type work for social clubs so he does need a white short.
      We were both happy to find such a nice one.
      I think this could be great for your boys but my Hubby is a 44' chest and it won't fit him.
      xx N

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  6. DebMay 23, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    Perfection.

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  7. JaneMay 23, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    Ooh really nice. And the MOP buttons - the perfect finish!

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    1. motherof5May 25, 2014 at 3:16 AM

      Thank you Jane, its nice to sew for our boys!
      xx N

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  8. Lightning McStitchMay 23, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    Very impressive sewing. Congratulations

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  9. Kristin at SunnySewing.comMay 24, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    Awesome shirt! It looks very sharp. That collar is so perfect too!

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  10. motherof5May 25, 2014 at 3:17 AM

    Thank you Kristine, I have sought near and far for the 'right' collar, pointy but not too 70's, narrow but not too 80's and so on.
    I think we have found it.
    xx N

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  11. AnonymousMay 26, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Beautiful work Nicole. You're a star!

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  12. KatyMay 27, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    This looks amazing! It has some beautiful details.

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    1. motherof5May 28, 2014 at 8:09 PM

      It is such a nice shirt, I thoroughly recommend it!
      Thank you Katy.
      xx N

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  13. CindyMay 28, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Nothing beats a good crisp white shirt!

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  14. motherof5May 28, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    I agree!
    xx N

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  15. JoyJune 3, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    Wow, very sharp! So, your son has a penchant for French patterns, too (:

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  16. motherof5June 4, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    Thank you Joy.
    With the extremely fashion conscious Twins, I don't think the poor chap gets a chance NOT to dress nicely
    xx N

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