My Honey (Indeed, he exists)
In today’s podcast, I finally get to tell you that the now infamous cowboy shirt is finished. In the first photo, you can see why I’m referring to the shirt as the Elvis Cowboy Shirt. Or, maybe you can’t. Our camera has been acting funky ever since I accidentally banged it against the desk, so we’re only able to get in a few shots at a time before it goes funky on us.
Here you can kind of see the front yoke detail of the shirt and the sleeves that are too long because I didn’t shorten the Frankensteined pattern piece enough to take into account the deep cuffs.
This last photo is the back yoke detail. My Honey prefers tone on tone, so it is kind of hard to pick up the detailing in a photo of beige fabric on a camera that is acting funky.
I am proud of myself for sticking with this project when everything went haywire on it. The “camp shirt” should be much easier to make–all of the pattern pieces are present and accounted for!
We also continue our reading of the McCall’s Sewing Book. Today we start Chapter 3–Fabric. In today’s podcast, I read about the importance of choosing the right fabric to ensure a great finished product.
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I like it! Back in the ’70s I made a cowboy shirt for my husband — you know, back when we were embellishing with hand embroidery. Anyway, I thought I should shorten the sleeves a bit with the result that they were really too short — no slack.
Kathy, are you saying that you didn’t give your husband any slack back in the 70′s? Do you give him slack now?
I think I learned my lesson. I would give him some slack . . .
He was a good sport about the shirt — wore it for years. I also embroidered purchased chambray shirts in those years. KW
Very nice. I like the deep yolk [is that the name of the part?] Would the pattern call for a different color on that part if you prefer?
I have a cowboy shirt that is just worn out, maybe I will try this.
I see you haven’t put the baby blue brick-a-brack on yet….
[you are really too funny with the slack]
Deborah, the pattern actually calls for contrasting fabric for the yoke and cuffs (or pocket flaps if you make it without the yoke and with pockets).
Kathy, I never did the embroidery on the chambray shirts, but my older sister did it on her own shirts (and jeans).
Julie-Ann: I listened to the podcast this afternoon and enjoyed it very much. I was amused to hear that Jo-Ann’s also drops you from their mailing list. I’ve had that trouble for years. And I’m really a pretty faithful customer. What kind of marketing is that? And I also have trouble receiving their email. I guess I should just go to the website. Thanks for sharing your good ideas. KW
Enjoyed the recent podcast. And I’ve enjoyed hearing about the progress of the cowboy shirt. It turned out very nice. I’m also enjoying the McCalls book reads. I’m learning a lot. Keep up the great work!
Your husband’s cowboy shirt turned out great, Julie-Ann! Good job! I made a cowboy-type shirt for my father several years ago, but I used a pre-made pattern, so I took the easy way out. I’m amazed at your pattern drafting skills!
I, too, am learning a lot from your reading from the McCall’s book. Thank you!
Well, Karen, I have to admit that when I started the cowboy shirt, I, too, thought I was using a pre-made pattern! It was only when I thought I had it all cut out that I realized that there were key pieces missing.
Great work! could Mr. Honey have squeezed out a tiny smile?
Love the shirt and have always enjoyed your pod cast — but purty please, could you tell me where you found that program that makes your computer sound like an old type writer?
Paula~I have a Mac, so the typewriter software is for Mac and not a PC: http://www.sustworks.com/site/prod_keyclick_overview.html
If you do a Google search, you will find lots of options for a PC, if you are of that flavor. I think I saw names such as Jingle Keys, Home Typist and Sound Pilot. Google those and see if those meet your needs.
Of course, if you do the Mac thing, I recommend Key click and I think it is going to cost me only $15 when the trial period ends.