I like unusual shirts and recently took it upon myself and my wife’s sewing machine to start making my own shirts.

I ran into this rayon challis in the fabric store and decided I should have a tropical shirt of it. Converting my pattern to accommodate what I’ve heard about rayon challis involved turning the side seams and arm seams into french seams (after adding to the seam allowance on the pattern).

Surprisingly, it fits perfectly. It’s not perfect by any means, but it’s the first shirt of this fabric type that I’ve ever owned.

  •  404name   ( @404name@beehaw.org ) English
    2•1 year ago

    I think you should be very proud! I have tried to make my own garments but always seam to mess up somewhere and then lose steam. I have found making quilts better suits my abilities but I would love to make a few boxy/camper style shirts for myself sometime.

    •  Cipher   ( @Cipher@beehaw.org ) OPEnglish
      2•1 year ago

      Thanks!

      I really think a lot of it comes down to using a clearly written pattern.

      If you revisit clothing, I hope you find a pattern that accommodates your personal working style