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Author Topic: FIrst attempt at 18th Century drop sleeve shirt  (Read 1542 times)

Offline WonkoTheSane

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FIrst attempt at 18th Century drop sleeve shirt
« on: October 03, 2021, 06:50:42 PM »
This is my first attempt at hand sewing an 18th Century drop sleeve shirt.  I've sewn a couple of hunting pouches and a haversack, but nothing this complicated or involved.  It took a bit of time to complete and, yes, there are a couple of flaws.  However, since I usually wear hunting shirt or frock as outer wear, the flaws won't be seen.  I am happy that the sleeves are the same length.

It was a good learning experience. I learned that when the spool of thread decides to jump off the table, it will always roll to the most inaccessible spot of the shop.  I learned that pins have points for two reasons, 1) to keep fabric together while sewing and 2) to remind you that they are still in the garment as you try it on.  I learned to always wear my sewing PPE, a wrist mounted pin cushion, as it hurts like the dickens when it's not being worn.

I made a new best friend during this, Seam Ripper.  Seam Ripper was my constant companion during this and proved to be an invaluable friend. and assistant.
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Re: FIrst attempt at 18th Century drop sleeve shirt
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2021, 09:25:51 PM »
Looks good to me,  I partial to green.
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Re: FIrst attempt at 18th Century drop sleeve shirt
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2021, 10:47:08 PM »
Looks great.  :bl th up
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Re: FIrst attempt at 18th Century drop sleeve shirt
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2021, 12:01:41 AM »
Looks good to me,  I partial to green.
Kevin

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Re: FIrst attempt at 18th Century drop sleeve shirt
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2021, 02:27:55 PM »
That's a dandy, for sure!  Good job, and it looks as good as anything commercially available. :hairy

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Re: FIrst attempt at 18th Century drop sleeve shirt
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2021, 09:11:33 AM »
Thanks for the compliments guys.  I appreciate the feedback.   
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Re: FIrst attempt at 18th Century drop sleeve shirt
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2021, 11:07:59 AM »
Now make another, it's easier the second time and your friends will appreciate a clean second shirt at a 4 day doins! :applaud
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Re: FIrst attempt at 18th Century drop sleeve shirt
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2021, 06:39:31 PM »
Beaverman,
I was actually thinking of doing that.  In addition to another shirt, it will keep in my small shop and out of the Head of Households hair  :luff:
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Re: FIrst attempt at 18th Century drop sleeve shirt
« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2021, 11:46:15 AM »
Beaverman,
I was actually thinking of doing that.  In addition to another shirt, it will keep in my small shop and out of the Head of Households hair  :luff:

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Re: FIrst attempt at 18th Century drop sleeve shirt
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2021, 03:30:00 PM »
In addition to another shirt, it will keep in my small shop and out of the Head of Household's hair  :luff:

A good friend told me, years ago, that a good basement or shop is the key to a good marriage....  :yessir:

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Re: FIrst attempt at 18th Century drop sleeve shirt
« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2021, 07:42:24 PM »
Nice looking shirt!  :hairy
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