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3 down 2 to go. Shirts for my cousin in the UK. I can virtually make these in my sleep now. If only I could buy better material. The two on the left are poly cotton. The pale blue stripe one is a beautiful cotton which I managed to find but it is full of faults, luckily I bought plenty of material but wasted at least a meter.
Second picture shows detail at back - he likes to have the little loop between the yolk and body of shirt
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These shirts are beautiful! Your cousin is very lucky and I do understand about your wish to buy better material...here in Virginia its getting hard to find quality fabrics at the fabric stores..have you looked at fabric.com or G street fabrics to do mailorder? Best wishes. Pat
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Living in South Africa it has got very hard on the purse as our Rand has taken a nose dive. I am not even buying embroidery designs any more :(
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graceandham
02 Feb 2016
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Lovingly done and beautifully made. I can't solve the quality fabric thing either.
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Thank you. It seems to me that Australia has the best materials
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Beautifully made, Sarah.
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Thank you Sue - I just love making them. I have a pink gingham and a navy gingham to go. He thinks I am only making four
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baydreamer
02 Feb 2016
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Fantastic job, due you find the 2 pc collar hard to due or do you have a trick? What pattern is this one?
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It is a McCall's pattern. Number 4079. It is supposed to be a 3 hour shirt. I am quick but each shirt takes me about 2 days. I have made my husbands shirts for years so collars are no problem. Like everything else it is practice.
Thanks
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He's fortunate to have you in the family. Beautiful job on each shirt.
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I am the fortunate one. Have not seen my family in the UK for four years. So looking forward to seeing them in May
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Excellent work!
Some of the fabrics here are so thin, one can see through the fabric easily.
Some of the fabrics here are so thin, one can see through the fabric easily.
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Ours our pretty thin and shiny too. I think they come from China and are full of flaws.
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Fantastic shirts, Sarah! Exceptional workmanship!
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I am at my happiest sewing. Embroidery comes second every time.
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crafter2243
02 Feb 2016
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Great work. You have a very lucky cousin. I am sure he will be very pleased.
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I think he will be very pleased. Thank you Angie
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dailylaundry
02 Feb 2016
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Oh, my, Sarah - this look perfectly professional! Well done - I bet your cousin is so pleased!!! Great talent! Hugs, Laura*
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He has only seen the materials which I took pictures of in the shop. He will only see the finished shirts when I hand them over personally. Thank you for your post Laura
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Very well done your cousin will be pleased.
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Hope so
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Lucky guy, getting professionally made shirts.
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Thank you Jerrilyn for your kind words
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These are all great, but I particularly like the second picture of the soft blue striped one. Well done, they all look like store bought ones! Love Chris
PS - I SENT YOU A PM A FEW DAYS AGO!!!!
PS - I SENT YOU A PM A FEW DAYS AGO!!!!
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I am sorry Chris. Did get it gut have Ben taking advantage of the cooler weather to sew.
Should read .......Did get it but have been taking ........
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Excellent, you have done a wonderful job!!
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Thank you Lucy
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Sarah, your shirt making is so professional, all you need is one more thing...an Airyfairy tag!...I edited to say how I like that you matched your stripes on the pocket. One thing I was taught, to match plaids and stripes...then you see bought clothes (factory made) that aren't matched! oh..h...
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Thank you Toogie. I do have "Airyfairy" labels but my cousin tells me they are a little itchy!!!!! It was this cousin who gave me the name Airyfairy when we were children.
I also get furious when stripes and pleads do not match up.
I was cross with myself for not matching the sleeves to the yolk better but I was so short of material.
I also get furious when stripes and pleads do not match up.
I was cross with myself for not matching the sleeves to the yolk better but I was so short of material.
The sleeve won't be as noticeable as the pocket. I think you have done an excellent job. Pity that the label sticks or itches him. I have a grandson that is like that...I wonder if you could sew it on the placket front, down toward the bottom.You may would have to sew it 'A' toward the neck and end with 'y' toward the hem....just a thought.
Ps I have seen labels there on bought shirts before.
Sewing the label on the placket front is a great idea. Have to do that next time as I have nearly finished shirt #5.
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sandralane
03 Feb 2016
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Sarah, these are beautiful shirts, they look professionally made. He shall be very excited to receive such wonderfully made shirts. Sandra.
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Thank you Sandra for the kind words
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Lovely shirts and beautifully sewn, they will be really appreciated by your cousin.
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Thank you Martine for your kind words
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crazypatchmama
07 Feb 2016
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Wow, you do great sewing these shirts for your cousin. How lucky is this guy and you for having such love in the family.. Don't think I can ever try sewing a shirt for my husband.
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My favourite thing to sew
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Darn your Good i will give you A+ And a hug
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Thank you dear Carolyn.
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Wonderful job! These are most professional! Kay
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Second thought. Monogram them between the pocket and placket. I noticed my cousin had his monograms in this location. He has always been one up on the fashion savvy. Kay
Kay, on his last batch I made I did a monogram on the pocket corner - he did not like it at all. When I make my husbands shirts I always put a tiny car or something on the pocket.
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Super done !
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Thank you Linda and thank you for your letter
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Wow, these are so well-done. You have a great talent, and I can tell that you enjoy your sewing. Your cousin will love these.
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Thank you. on the last one now.
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The shirts are better then the professional ones. Well done....
Thank you for sharing. Happy Stitching!!!!
Thank you for sharing. Happy Stitching!!!!
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I wouldn't go as far as that Brenda but thank you for giving me such a boost.
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I second it--very professional and I know they are better--not assembly line sewn.
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Thank you