I made this shirt for my husband, using gorgeous steampunk design fabric from Spoonflower and a vintage pattern. I wasn't sure that there was a good reason for using a vintage pattern, since men's styles have not changed all that much, until I realised that the pattern taught me how to flat-fell seams!
I took about an inch out of the sleeve length, in order to fit it on the fabric, but it seems that was just as well. I really enjoyed this project and I love the finished product - the fabric feels divine, and there's not a single exposed seam! Andrew likes it too - he's wearing it right now.
Today’s Pattern Story: Butterick 6766
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Milly: I beseech thee, O All-Powerful Illustrator, from whom all
accessories materialize; bestow upon me a pair of gloves and a hat, so that
I may enter th...
14 hours ago
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