Besides, I was interested in Italian shirts and what - if anything - makes them different from American shirts, so I encouraged his purchases.
But it's the collars that really got me. The photo at top right is one of his old shirts (old as in thrift store, not as in made by me). But either way, the collar is the same. Straight edge, standard.
When you look at the two collars together (3rd photo), you can really see how different they are. Not to mention that the Italian shirts feels like its interfacing has interfacing. Those collars and cuffs are stiff - but somehow not uncomfortable. (He'd have mentioned that).
Besides, he's tired of hearing me obsess about welt pockets and he went upstairs to his office so I could go off to the workroom to practice them without feeling like I was neglecting him. So what am I doing? Stealth typing. Nary a welt pocket in sight.
Do I even need to mention that in addition to noting the changed measurements in the body of the shirt, I've traced off this new and interesting collar and there's another shirt in the works for him shortly. You know how it is - you see something new, you have to try it out, right?
By the way, voting is open for the Menswear Contest over at Patternreview until January 11th. Mario would be thrilled if you cast a vote in favor of "his" jacket, but either way, head on over there and look at some of the fabuluos garments some very lucky men are going to wear this year. Now that we've all finished sewing for them, there's gonna be a whole lot of selfish sewing going on.
9 comments:
That's really interesting, I like how the Italian looks when it's buttoned. And good luck in the contest, the jacket is awesome and you both should be oh so proud!
Very interesting! I wonder if that would work in women's shirts to make a better fitting collar?
I'm curious to know how much difference there is in the width (?) of the shirts. I've been wanting to make a slim-cut shirt for my brother and was thinking of modifying an existing pattern. Thanks! (Love your blog!)
Wow--you are very talented. I have no sewing ability whatsoever and I appreciate those who can. Nice blog!
Very different! Thanks for the education. I am intrigued by the idea of a rectangle collar with straight sides rather than a trapezoid.
The shirts look like they're made of some great fabric. Very interesting post.
Annette
http://fabricateandmira.wordpress.com/
I like the Italian one better too. Good luck in the contest!!! And where are the pics of the welt pockets???
That is a really interesting comparison, I really like the appearance of the Italian collar. Thanks for the pics!
Congratulations on the men's jacket! I voted for you before I even read this post. Plus, your beautiful finished product makes me want to sew it too. I have the issue and I love your fabric choice- much better than Burda's.
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