Strathcona Henley by Thread Theory for Hugo

It was about time I revisited this pattern

I previously sewed this for Hugo in September, 2015.

I didn't get around to blogging it as I was not that impressed.
The shoulders were really wide and 'Star Trek-y', the fit was a bit baggy.
I used the heavy waffle knit for the packet and it was fat and bulky.
Hugo stuck it in his 'work drawer' and we didn't think too much more about it.

Moving on three years and Hugo had a Uni pub crawl to attend and he wanted to be neat but didn't want to wreck his nice clothes.
He pulled this top out and looking at it on, with a critical eye, I could see it just needed some sleeve cap removed.

I pinched out two inches from the shoulder and the sleeve cap tapering in back to nothing by the middle of the sleeve edge.

It worked well so I altered the pattern.

For my next version, I used some aubergine wool jersey from Eliza Fabrics.
From 2 m, ($3/m) I was able to cut this top and two O+S School Bus tee's , one for Tilly and one for Trixie.

As the fabric was very stretchy I really shaped the sides in, fitting it on Hugo before hemming.

I had learnt my lesson and used a woven for the placket. The last tiny pieces of cotton velvet, from The Drapery , leftover from Tilly's dungarees 

and Trixie's skirt

I also didn't interface and I love interfacing but I knew how thick this was going to end up.

I bound the neck edge with my labelling tape.
It looks good and adds stability.
I used silver press studs so I didn't have to do button holes and because they look good!

~Hugo's Verdict~
Coming into winter I realised I did not have any warm, casual tops. I remembered the Henley that Mum had made me and realised it was just what I was after.
It is casual but still smart, perfect for catching up with mates for a drink.
Made from wool they are also really warm. I can't wait until Mum makes me some more.
The aubergine colour goes well with the rest of my wardrobe.

~My Verdict~
I like this pattern but for Hugo, it still needs some work. I think I need to take a bit more from the shoulders if using a soft knit.
I have since made Hugo another, in a thick wool knit,  navy with a white fleck $3/m from Eliza Fabrics, with a wool/denim placket and that one fits, nice and snug.
I like the placket and the long, self fabric cuff is a nice RTW detail.
The neck band can be finished square or tapered (which I chose) I like to turn that down and top stitch it in place or it could be a little bulky.
Unless you are sewing for someone with huge shoulders I would advise sizing back. This is the size small (one size smaller available) and Jed could squeeze into before I altered it. The arms are also very long. I could have left the cuff off but I wanted it so I shortened the sleeve.
Ultimately though, with a little more removed from the sleeve cap, it will be another go to pattern for Hugo, something I can sew without fitting.
Thread Theory are a really nice pattern company.

Thank you for reading xx N