Dress shirt in a day!

[usedtobelieve]

I'm getting really good at constructing these dress shirts. I found this fabric on sale for $1.39 a yard (and I would have paid more for it because I love it!). There was a stain on the fabric about every yard so she cut my another yard that wasn't stained so I could get all the pieces I needed out of it just incase I didn't have enough.

So yea, it's a lightweight printed cotton - molecules I guess you could call it.. that's what I call it ! I used the Jakob pattern from BurdaStyle. Hope you like it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/loveslave/Molecule_Final.jpg


I also bought a slightly more expensive fabric - it's a cotton/spandex blend but it'll be a more formal dress shirt (which I plan to start tomorrow because I'm not working this week). Keep an eye out for that one because I should have it finished soon - oh, maybe not, I have no more buttons. haha BACK TO THE FABRIC STORE !!!

[KeveyDean]

I love it. Id rock that anyday.

[mariepgagne]

you did a really good job

[usedtobelieve]

I love it. Id rock that anyday.

I'm rockin' it right now ! I don't wanna take it off. Maybe I'll make pyjamas out of the same fabric. hahaa

[Miss_Gagarin]

Great shirt! I love the molecules, but I'd need a closer look to figure out what exactly it is...

And you're really cute on the third pic, your avatar is doing you no justice at all!!!

[usedtobelieve]

Great shirt! I love the molecules, but I'd need a closer look to figure out what exactly it is...

And you're really cute on the third pic, your avatar is doing you no justice at all!!!


*blush* Thank you. And why is everyone calling me cute today? Can't I be handsome or very manly?! hahaha Either way, it's a compliment so I'll take it. <3

Up close it's just like a scattered grid of little what looks like molecules - hahah I don't know how else to describe it ! You ge tthe idea though.

[Miss_Gagarin]

*blush* Thank you. And why is everyone calling me cute today? Can't I be handsome or very manly?! hahaha Either way, it's a compliment so I'll take it. <3

Up close it's just like a scattered grid of little what looks like molecules - hahah I don't know how else to describe it ! You ge tthe idea though.

loll

ok, you're cute in a very masculine way... :rolleyes:

[The Angry Hippie]

OOo i love the fabric..... i also like the wall behind u

[trinket]

i agree with Miss_Gagarin, cute but in a masculine way... not like in an awww way :) you're right! you ARE really good at doing dress shirts! looking forward to your next one!

[The Angry Hippie]

Great shirt! I love the molecules, but I'd need a closer look to figure out what exactly it is...

And you're really cute on the third pic, your avatar is doing you no justice at all!!!
WHOooo miss G ur justa hitting on all the young men today:D

[zombied]

Excellent shirt! Was it difficult? I've never attempted anything with a collar before.

[usedtobelieve]

Excellent shirt! Was it difficult? I've never attempted anything with a collar before.

It's my second dress shirt and I can already do it without instructions. Once you know how the collar is put together it's really not that hard. If you're good with directions and patterns you'll be fine. If not, I think Burda has a how-to for making a collar.

[usedtobelieve]

OOo i love the fabric..... i also like the wall behind u

hahaha Everyone mentions the wall - I keep forgetting they're not the typical wall for a bedroom.. I guess I'm just used to it ! Actually, I'm tired of it, I want to paint of it. >:O

[ladyjanewriter]

Wow, this shirt is gorgeous! In a very manly way, of course.

I can't believe how great the molecule-y fabric works around the pocket area. I really love how you take the time with the layout of your fabric, and "see" how it comes together before you cut and sew. Not everyone is good at that, and some people just never really get the hang of it. MAD PROPS for your pattern-matching skillz. If this hadn't lined up right, it would have totally made me dizzy. :eek::D


And the Jakob pattern suits you really well! What an awesome pattern. I like how it's fitted, but not so super-fitted that it looks uncomfy.

[klc1168]

Nice job and I love the fabric. I'd like to make a skirt out of that if it were heavy enough.

[Pia]

Great work! The fabric is AWESOME.....

Pia

[Spendthrift Sigh]

That shirt rocks! Plus there is nothing better than finding bargain fabric:)

[Miss_Gagarin]

WHOooo miss G ur justa hitting on all the young men today:D

lol!!!

Actually, I did not hit on this one, I gave him a compliment. And for the other one, well, pple jumped to the conclusion b/c we have similar tastes...

But in my opinion, younger guys are much more interersting than those my age!!! ;):p Think of the viking!!!

[ryanmoore]

wow i really like that
i would so wear it
was that pattern very hard?
i might give it a try

i need to work on my menswear

[mariepgagne]

lol!!!

Actually, I did not hit on this one, I gave him a compliment. And for the other one, well, pple jumped to the conclusion b/c we have similar tastes...

But in my opinion, younger guys are much more interersting than those my age!!! ;):p Think of the viking!!!

It's ok I gave him a compliment too :D

[TheHoLyPanda]

Cool. Love science. So LOVE that shirt. :D

[Traveler]

This may be very awkward but, my first thought when I saw this was "Dang, that is so sexy that you made that!" Excellent, truely fantastic, Mr. DIY Eye Candy.

[Elizabeth.K.]

love the print

[<3~2blonde4u~<3]

wow very good!!! i love it! the fabric and construction is sweet! and i agree with all the other ladies.....your very handsome! if you ever make it big you would be the perfect male model!!!

[meig_sews]

ah that is so awesome. you are soo good at making dress shirts, i saw your last one on here too.

[timidgothica]

the material that you used: I am in love with it. sweet cut in the shirt by the by.

[xDirectorx]

that looks so professionally done
it looks amazing
way to go representing male diyers
(i dont see much)

i would rock that any day

[lyrical_lies]

nicely done! it looks very professionally made!

and i would also agree with the ladies above me ; )

lol

[Cheiri]

LOL wow, that is soooo cute!! {Looks good on you, too!} I looove those molecules-- haha, reminds me of a math teacher's shirt for some reason xD Great job!

[Unax3]

ohhh wow i love that. you did a great job. and it looks awesome on you too!

[swtater123]

I love that fabric. The design is great, and you did an awesome job on the shirt. It looks really good.

[usedtobelieve]

Wow, great responses to my shirt. Thank you everyone for the compliments. I'm almost done my other shirt.. I just started this afternoon and it's almost done. I am getting so quick at it ! haha

[freakyjbl]

i <3 the shirt
&& you have hot eyes lol