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My latest shirt

Iminei

Re: My latest shirt
« Reply #15 on: September 15, 2020, 16:31:16 PM »
Didnt  they just ??? But whats with all those a's ??

Goodish pattern matching on the shirt at the back ... hopeless at the front but what would you expect for £1.65 ???
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

UttaRetch

Re: My latest shirt
« Reply #16 on: September 15, 2020, 17:06:21 PM »
I remember C&A fondly. 

Lowena

Re: My latest shirt
« Reply #17 on: September 15, 2020, 17:09:44 PM »
So do I @UttaRetch I bought my wedding dress there in 1971
Triumph of hope over experience :D

UttaRetch

Re: My latest shirt
« Reply #18 on: September 15, 2020, 17:25:02 PM »
There lots of stores in Europe as well as online.

steve_h

Re: My latest shirt
« Reply #19 on: September 17, 2020, 13:25:54 PM »
I do like those big collars from those days and I really miss my baggy bell-bottoms too. Guess one day I'll have to dive in and see if I can make some.

Catllar

Re: My latest shirt
« Reply #20 on: September 18, 2020, 14:21:02 PM »
Here they were called Pied d'elephant. I'm not sure that's much of an improvement over the name Bell bottom !
If life gives you lemons, add to gin and tonic !

William

Re: My latest shirt
« Reply #21 on: November 05, 2020, 09:33:49 AM »
Hi

Well done indeed!!

It doesnt matter that the placket is a bit offset from pattern.

Bravo

William
...it was a Hobbit hole, and that meant comfort.

jen

Re: My latest shirt
« Reply #22 on: November 05, 2020, 13:10:12 PM »
Pretty smart shirt!

William

Re: My latest shirt
« Reply #23 on: November 22, 2020, 12:05:02 PM »
Hallo!

Wow! Really well done - and the Plackett not mentioning is not noticeable. Did you use

a Pattern?

Bravo!!!

William David
...it was a Hobbit hole, and that meant comfort.

Gernella

Re: My latest shirt
« Reply #24 on: November 22, 2020, 19:12:59 PM »
I would call that a super job.  Don't tell anybody you know though, as the requests will follow.
Stash extension 2024- 6.1 meters
Left at the end of 2023 - 66 meters now (includes fabric found hidden out of sight)  Lining fabric not included

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Re: My latest shirt
« Reply #25 on: January 21, 2021, 21:30:19 PM »
£1.65!
I think I have joined the 201 club