Newbie member saying Hi

[SewCanDad]

@ NorthStar - old and mechanical sounds right up my street
Likewise, practical clothing is what I'm after and hoping I can learn more about making my own.
As for machines, space is an issue lol so, I think I have around 8 but only have two set-up for daily use. I do have an understanding wife though, probably because she get's a lot out of it also.

@ Flobear - much thanks for the welcome and I thought the name was fitting at the time

[NorthStar]

@ NorthStar - old and mechanical sounds right up my street
Likewise, practical clothing is what I'm after and hoping I can learn more about making my own.

 
A good starting point for you would be sewing a sweat shirt.
The fabric is robust & easy to work with. Lay out one of your sweat shirts that fit you good & then take paper & a pen & trace around the front, back & the arms (the R & L arms are usually the same). Just remember to leave a seam allowance of 5/8" (1.5 cm) around the edges of each piece. I would recommend a round neck collar because its easier. maybe your wife can assist you with the collar & cuffs.

Once you accomplish this you can also use it for T-shirts but jersey is a bit tricky.

Cheers!
 

As for machines, space is an issue lol so, I think I have around 8 but only have two set-up for daily use. I do have an understanding wife though, probably because she get's a lot out of it also.

@ Flobear - much thanks for the welcome and I thought the name was fitting at the time

[SewCanDad]

@ NorthStar, more thinking of shirts and waistcoat at the moment

[Flobear]

@SewCanDad   You need to take out the space between @ and the username otherwise it doesn't flag up the mention to the person concerned and they miss your comment.

[SewCanDad]

Thanks for the heads-up @Flobear

[NorthStar]

My first garment was an office shirt with collar stays from Simplicity (No. 7104 BB). Maybe you can order in somewhere?

I had a few difficulties with the collar at first but a couple of email exchanges to their designer in Manhattan cleared it up.

[ScubaGirl]

Hello and welcome from a fellow Canuck (though I don't live there anymore). 

[SewCanDad]

@ScubaGirl    Thanks for the welcome from a Scotsman now living in Ont,Ca.  The wife and me kidda are Canadian (although my lil lassie says she is 50% Scottish lol poor mum). Again, thankies for the welcome