This project, McCall's 2447, has been weeks months in the making. Actually, it was coming close to a year. The fabric was chosen and pre-treated last year, in the spring, and then it sat waiting to be pressed and folded so that it could hit the cutting table.
McCall's 2447, circa 1999, is still in print and has been a tried and trusted pattern over the years. Usual modifications as the last version with one addition.
The addition of interior elbow patches.
An outline of the edge stitching is visible on the right side of the sleeve.
The shirt yoke has been sewn with the couture yoke method and instructions from my Reader's Digest sewing reference book. If you interested in exploring this technique the more modern name for this is the burrito method and there are a bazillion tutorials to be found on the web. Same technique, different names and reference sources.
The fabric, oh what a fun print! I found this stretch cotton at the local Fabricland store. It was lovely to sew. The fabric was pretreated in the washing machine followed by a tumble in the dryer and then a steam pressing before hitting the cutting table.
Project Details
Design Features: Front pocket, couture yoke, sleeve plackets, interior elbow patches.
Seams: 2.4 -- 2.6 Straight stitch
Seam finish: Serged
Fabric: 3 metres
Interfacing: 1.5 metres non-fusible
Buttons: 11
Pattern: McCall's 2447
Additional Tools & Supplies: Cutting table, pins, pin cushions, measuring tape, measuring gauge, scissors, threads, hand sewing needles, thimble, thread clippers, sewing machine, blind hem foot, regular sewing machine foot, buttonhole foot, tailor's chalk, ironing board, iron, serger, tweezers, sleeve ham, cutting board, buttonhole cutter, clapper (I couldn't find the hammer), and some quality time with the seam ripper.
Stay safe and keep sewing!
Great looking shirt! The fabric is adorable.
ReplyDeleteThank you Catherine. The fabric does make it.
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