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Simplicity 8753 -Classic shirt

Adey1981

Simplicity 8753 -Classic shirt
« on: June 24, 2022, 21:03:17 PM »
I'm considering making an Oxford shirt for my next UAP (un-attempted projects) and Simplicity do a 'classic shirt' 8753 which looks to me like an Oxford, but I can't quite tell from the picture.

Has anyone sewn this before, or can you tell from the picture? Or maybe can suggest another pattern?

Thanks
https://simplicity.com/simplicity/s8753

Edit - I think the collars are not right, too pointy.
This is what I'm looking for;
https://www.next.co.uk/style/st171536/a05838#a05838?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organicshopping
« Last Edit: June 24, 2022, 21:21:23 PM by Adey1981 »

toileandtrouble

Re: Simplicity 8753 -Classic shirt
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2022, 02:23:20 AM »
You can easily change the collar if if sits right. Just copy the collar piece but redraw the outside edges the shape of a collar you have/want. (Do not forget the seam allowances)
Because you haven't changed the neck edge, it will still fit on the collar stand.  You will have to move the little buttonholes of course. 
If you are short of fabric, make a mockup in scrap fabric of a similar weight to check you like it.
Yarn down:  1000g
Fabric down:  29m

b15erk

Re: Simplicity 8753 -Classic shirt
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2022, 07:16:29 AM »
I agree with @toileandtrouble , just use a shirt collar you like to make a pattern piece - only alter the outside edges or the neck edge won't fit.

I'm a great believer in samples, because, with a collar you only really get one shot.  Once it's on, if you don't like it, you'll have to re-make the whole collar.

Good luck, I look forward to seeing your shirt!

Jessie
Jessie, who is very happy to be here!!  :),  but who has far too many sewing machines to be healthy, and a fabric stash which is becoming embarrassing.

Adey1981

Re: Simplicity 8753 -Classic shirt
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2022, 11:48:10 AM »
That sounds like a good plan, I'll do that then.

Thanks a lot guys 🙂👍