NELS + new shirt (named by my son because it looks like a “science shirt” and he still wants to study planets for a living).
Rolled-up sleeves. Semi-sheer 100% super-soft cotton. Slim fit; adjusted from a McCall’s 2146 to accomodate my tall, slim boy.
Now, some construction details (clicking thru to the Flickr tagset reveals a few more comments):
The shoulder/sleeve seam: finished by purchased bias-binding. Very quick, effective, and looks good when showing through the semi-sheer cotton fabric.
Collar and shoulder. Used up some interfacing that was kinda wonky, and cheap. In fact the whole shirt was very inexpensive; most of it was thrifted.
Usually I do an invisible-knot for buttons. I liked the idea of little comet-y thread tails with this goldenrod cotton twist. After tying and clipping, I carefully coated the knot and thread in fabric glue.
Finishing: when not flat-felled or French seamed or bound, I prefer a pinked seam allowance over a serged one.
These wonderful glass buttons had thread grooves! When the shirt wears out I’ll probably cut the buttons off. If the shirt is not too stained or torn I’ll send it off to another family who likes homesewn goodness.
Nels is beautiful.
Of course.
Holy moly! That shirt is amazing! and Nels in it!
@shelley
Thank you!
One word: beautiful.
@Jen
Thank you! It really is a classic style of shirt… everyone looks good in one.
Really really well done!
@shelly
Thanks!