Another shirt, another rugby.
He knows what he likes!
Fair enough!
I have tried several different shirt patterns trying to find one that is just right for a precious piece of Liberty Capel I bought him a few years back. I think we have found it.
It needs a few inches length to the body and the side vent lowered a little but it has a tailored but well eased fit that will suit a fine lawn well.
I am quite excited.
His other request? Another rugby.
Go me!
Another Kwik Sew vintage pattern with the best tab front instructions I have ever used.
I used a linen/cotton blend for the collar and tab front, interfacing both collar pieces for extra body.
Jed really liked the tape trim I used last time so I did it again.
This time with some white tape.
I used red stitching on the white rubber buttons to match it up.
I was tempted to use red ink but Zara talked me off that ledge.
'Do you want him to look like Santa's little helper Mum'?
Jed's next sewing turn will be a little scary.
Not only will I be cutting into $100 worth of Liberty but he wants me to try my hand at making him jeans!
Its nice to know he has faith in me (gulp)
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Yes indeed, "go you"! Everything you make for your family looks nicer than store bought.
ReplyDeleteThank you Deb, from something with your sewing skills and experience that is huge praise!
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Beautifully done, Nicole! I'm sure you can do the jeans, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandi, I hope so.
DeleteFingers crossed he will fit in the size range of the Kwik Sew jeans I make Hugo as I have already altered the waist height in those.
Wish me luck!
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it came out wonderfully Nicole! I am sure the Liberty shirt and jeans will come out splendid!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon, I am so nervous. I tried to make Jed shorts when we were first wed and they were not good on him. I was shattered until my brother took them and they looked great on him!
DeleteIt could be a tricky exercise....
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Be thankful you have the talent and the willing audience to sew for. You make wonderful men's clothes. Zara's comment made me chuckle!
ReplyDeleteZara is a dag, she keeps my feet on the ground.
DeleteThank you, I am lucky they still want me to sew for them.
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You are my sewing idol. When I grow up I want to sew just like you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Only if I can be as groovy as you when I grow up!
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You can do it, Nicole! The shirts look great...Jed has fabulous taste in fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cindy, he is blushing now.
ReplyDeleteI hope so, fitting men is so tricky!
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Super smart clothes. I'd trust you with my small liberty stash as well :) It'll turn out great! Can't wait to see it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I will admit to being a tad nervous, but, its just fabric, right?
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Well Nicole! Put it this way, what can so hard about making Jed his jeans?? You have successfully made them for the kids, it will be a cinch!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the vote of support Tamara.
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Hahahahaha "santa's little helper" Good call there :) The shirt and rugby are beautiful and I'm still searching for a copy of that vintage Kwik Sew.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to see the final Liberty shirt made up! You can do it!!
And good luck with those jeans ;)
Kristin, I have a copy for you!
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Well, Jed is a lucky guy! I believe what he says about your rugby being better than a store bought!
ReplyDeleteThank you Joy, its such a nice jumper and I love that he likes them so much.
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