Wednesday, 6 November 2013

A new shirt for hubby is ...

... long overdue! He started up bike riding (seriously, the Lycra cladded, Tony Abbott type of bike riding) and has lost an enormous amount of weight. Which means that his shirts now wear him, instead of him wearing the shirt. So for a quick and easy make I decided on KwikSew 3422, view B, with no extra features. The fabric being a check was enough of a feature this time around.


But, due to his changed body shape (welcome to 'My World', hubby dear), and age (just had to get that one in as well) I made one major change to the pattern. From being hunched over the bike handles poor hubby now has slightly rounded forward sloping shoulders! Admittedly, he probably always had this, but it is just such a good feeling to point out body flaws that aren't one of my many body issues. One of the best on-line shoulder sloping adjustments I found was from Peter, of male pattern boldness fame. 


And other than that, all I did was add on 10cm to the overall length (hubby is 6'4" tall), and the shirt was done! 

Oh, I did add on 2cm to the front of the yoke, and take the equivalent 2cm off the front piece - I am not fussed on how this pattern has the yoke front finish right on the shoulder line. 

And I did use a plain navy for the inside yoke, and the under collar - sometimes I just think 'all-over' check is a little too much!


All in all a quick make, and definitely this won't be the last from this pattern. Summer is quickly approaching and the guys always are in need of cool shirts to wear. KwikSew 3422 will be a winner in this department ... J

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  1. Trumbelina6 November 2013 at 12:09

    Great shirt. I like the adjustment you made to the yoke and the contrasting yoke/under collar

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:09

      Thanks, the contrast does make it look a little smarter ... J

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  2. PugMom6 November 2013 at 12:30

    Your husband's shirt came out great! You must get him to model it for the blog!

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:09

      I certainly will next time he wears it ... J

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  3. Sarah Liz6 November 2013 at 12:56

    What a great shirt Judith. Very smart. Where did you find the fabric - finding male appropriate fabric is not easy. Must get the pattern and make my DH one as well. You are a tall family.

    Are you going to join DH in wearing lycra and riding bikes? Or stay gardening instead? (I know what I would do, it starts with g!)

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:10

      I'm definitely a 'G' type of girl ~ much safer ... J

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  4. BeaJay6 November 2013 at 13:05

    Very nice indeed. Your hubby is lucky.

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:11

      Thanks, BeaJay! And I enjoy sewing the shirts, so win-win ... J

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  5. SewCraftyChemist6 November 2013 at 13:21

    Very nice shirt! It looks so well made. I just love when checked/plaid shirts have the yoke and button placket cut on the bias. I have to try that myself someday.

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:12

      Yes it was a bit of fun to add in these little features. Takes a little longer, but that doesn't really worry me ... J

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  6. bluenines6 November 2013 at 13:37

    lucky husband, very nice shirt, happy sewing to all

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:12

      Thanks for the compliment on the shirt ... J

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  7. Merche Martinez6 November 2013 at 15:16

    Such a good make! I love the detail of the contrasting under collar.
    And with alterations and all. Very profesional. I´m in awe!
    Must take the plunge myself and sew one for my husband!

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:13

      It was enjoyable sewing this shirt, with the little details. And a nice change from the dresses I have been making of late ... J

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  8. Ellen 6 November 2013 at 15:59

    Good on him for needing new clothes for all the right reasons, even if it has left him with a hunch! DH seems to be a little jealous that the baby is the one getting all the new clothes, so I might have to try and find some fabric he'll realistically wear and give it a go!

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:15

      It is so hard to find guy's fabric, that they will wear! Keep on baby-sewing as they grow so quickly ... J

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  9. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]6 November 2013 at 17:17

    Great job on the shirt..Looks very nice.. Congrats to hubby for loosing the weight, the healthy way..

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:16

      Thanks, Judy! It is a lovely cool cotton ready for summer ~ just have to hope he doesn't drop down another size ... J

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  10. Andrea6 November 2013 at 17:24

    Congrats to your husband for getting in shape and losing weight. A new shirt expertly made by you is a lovely reward.

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:16

      Guess I will be up for a few more once I find some more fabric that he likes ... J

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  11. RhondaBuss6 November 2013 at 17:25

    You could go into business! Great shirt!!

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:17

      Think I will stick with teaching for a few more years, but the shirt was a dream to sew ... J

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  12. Sharon6 November 2013 at 19:04

    Very smart shirt and congratulations to your husband he has done well losing weight and getting into shape.

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:18

      Thanks, Sharon! He makes me want to get fit as well ... can I see a New Year's Resolution in the making !?! ... J

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  13. twotoast6 November 2013 at 19:30

    Looks great - this is the pattern that I use for Mr. SDSC's shirts. Love the contrast as well - very neat!

    Could you share how you attach the collar and cuffs? Just wondering :)

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:20

      It is a great pattern, isn't it? I attached the collar as the instructions stated, but it is a short sleeve shirt so there are no cuffs. Just the hem of the sleeve turned to the outside (the fabric was the same both sides) and then stitched down with a small pleat ... J

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  14. Anonymous6 November 2013 at 20:24

    I've made this shirt for my hubby several times (and need to make some more!) and it's by far my favorite men's shirt pattern. It comes together perfectly and fits beautifully. I love the fabric you used on this shirt, gorgeous!! Great job!

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:20

      Yes, I can see me making a few more of these in the coming months and years. It seems to be a great basic pattern that makes up well ... J

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  15. Sew, Jean Margaret7 November 2013 at 00:44

    Very professional looking shirt. Love the contrasting bits to break up the plaid. Might have to borrow that idea.

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:21

      By all means borrow what you can use! Sometimes a plaid can get a bit much for the eye to look at ... J

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  16. Coco7 November 2013 at 03:08

    Great shirt! Looks so professional, and I really like the check you found. Congrats to hubby on his weight loss!

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:22

      Thanks, Coco! I just have to watch he doesn't drop down another size - then this shirt will be baggy as well ... J

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  17. glorm7 November 2013 at 10:25

    Nice job. As you point out, men have fitting problems also. Yeah, welcome to our club indeed.

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    1. Judith7 November 2013 at 12:22

      I am with you ~ how funny it was to subtly point out to hubby his little tiny body flaws ... J

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  18. Sue7 November 2013 at 14:19

    Your shirt looks very RTW but 'better'. Great work!

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    1. Judith9 November 2013 at 11:41

      Thanks Sue! It was a lovely fabric to work with ... J

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  19. Anonymous8 November 2013 at 07:26

    Very nice. Congrats to your hubby on weight loss. It looks like a very wearable RTW shirt.

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    1. Judith9 November 2013 at 11:42

      It is great he lost the weight, but why do guys manage to lose it in the right places, and super quick!?! ... J

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  20. Chris Lucas8 November 2013 at 14:27

    Great looking shirt! I'm so not letting my hubby see this one as the shirt I started making him months ago is still sitting on my dress form waiting for it's collar and buttons to be added LOL

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    1. Judith9 November 2013 at 11:42

      Go and finish it off for him ~ though I don't enjoy sewing on buttons either ... J

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  21. Gail9 November 2013 at 01:50

    Great shirt. I'm such a selfish seamstress!

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    1. Judith9 November 2013 at 11:43

      So am I! My ratio is about 1:10 in my favour ... J

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  22. Peter Lappin9 November 2013 at 06:52

    Looks great, Judith. I love that bias yoke!

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    1. Judith9 November 2013 at 11:43

      Thanks, Peter! Due to your great shoulder help it fits like a dream ... J

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  23. Lisa9 November 2013 at 07:20

    Great shirt! You matched the checks perfectly!

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    1. Judith9 November 2013 at 11:44

      It was a tiny check to match, which made it all that easier ~ not sure if a larger check would have played so fairly with me ... J

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