After some uncomfortably warm temperatures and my poor fella only having one decent cool-weather shirt, I decided to try something new and sew a men’s shirt.
I used a contemporary pattern with a classic, ageless style (Vogue 8800) and picked a blue and brown tiki print cotton fabric. I thought the combination evoked a very retro feel.
The pattern worked up quickly and incorporated some nice techniques like flat-felled seaming. It made for a fast, fun project and I’ve already purchased more fabric to make another.
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Lily – who has written 2 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
I am wife, mother, and vintage aficionado. I enjoy sewing clothing for myself and my family. I also knit and crochet from time to time. I am still struggling to find a balance between all my hobbies, as there is only so much time in a day.
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This is a great shirt for your mister!
What an awesome shirt! Thanks for giving me the idea to make one for my husband!
Nice! I need to bite the bullet and tackle some men’s shirts for my uber skinny brothers sometime soon.
How I long to sew my man an entire wardrobe of vintage-inspired attire! You’ve inspired me, as well, to at least pitch him the idea
Great work on the shirt, ohthatlily! I especially love the retro-feeling print
I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Thanks for all the compliments! The pattern was really very easy, so we have no excuses there.
My husband is now requesting that I make him a vintage waistcoat.