tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176685716195880015.post6267387639302136267..comments2024-03-23T11:56:13.995+00:00Comments on Oil and Thread: Negroni Shirt - Part IVGavin Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05737186300519027548noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176685716195880015.post-62296034343845618822013-06-24T15:46:35.085+01:002013-06-24T15:46:35.085+01:00It looks pretty good Gavin, not quite as bad as yo...It looks pretty good Gavin, not quite as bad as you think! I think this is one of those sewing techniques that gets easier the more you practice. I have found it easier to sew the collar to the outer yoke first, and Peter's suggestion is a good one to try and match centers to sew out. Staystitching the curved yoke edge and notching before sewing can also help keep the yoke from puckering. I have found it easiest for me to attach the collar first to the outer yoke, then sew the inner and outer yoke to the bottom shirt back, then finish up the lining by pressing and hand stitching the upper part in place around the shoulders and collar. I'm sure you'll find your own tricks after trying a few more times. Happy stitching!Erika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176685716195880015.post-4034076478909318452013-06-24T00:15:14.231+01:002013-06-24T00:15:14.231+01:00It doesn't look bad so leave it as-is and chal...It doesn't look bad so leave it as-is and chalk it up to experience. In the future, sew your collar out from the center in each direction. That way, whatever happens, it should be even on both ends. Did you not notch so you could see how things were lining up? Truly, though, the error is hardly noticeable and nobody but you will ever know.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176685716195880015.post-43745801088406623622013-06-24T00:05:15.181+01:002013-06-24T00:05:15.181+01:00Brilliant Gavin.
Wear it, wash it, wear it, take ...Brilliant Gavin.<br /><br />Wear it, wash it, wear it, take it on holiday, spill beer on it, keep talking so nobody gets to your collar with a tape measure, have another beer...<br /><br />Whatever you do, don't undo it!<br /><br />Love,<br />Muv<br />Muvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734374133479479218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176685716195880015.post-83398843717968558022013-06-23T13:33:40.325+01:002013-06-23T13:33:40.325+01:00Hello Gavin,
I totally agree with Susan.
And, by ...Hello Gavin,<br /><br />I totally agree with Susan.<br />And, by all means wear this shirt! My guess is that those fun pocket flaps are going to be the first thing people notice anyway :-))<br />Besides, even if the collar isn't perfect, the stitching is immaculate.<br /><br />hugs,<br /><br />Marianne <br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260517203708400505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176685716195880015.post-89477689582209168392013-06-23T01:45:16.016+01:002013-06-23T01:45:16.016+01:00Collars are humbling. It's your first one so d...Collars are humbling. It's your first one so don't be too hard on yourself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711792521348799922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176685716195880015.post-44075762152744212032013-06-22T20:01:29.187+01:002013-06-22T20:01:29.187+01:00Collars are hard to do and can be so frustrating. ...Collars are hard to do and can be so frustrating. You have done a very nice job minus that mistake with the shirt so far. I would call this a practice shirt and wear it while you sew other projects. Your top stitching is very pretty! MQuilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01055414902228765068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176685716195880015.post-72920916828383673712013-06-22T17:19:09.062+01:002013-06-22T17:19:09.062+01:00You have done such beautiful work on the rest of t...You have done such beautiful work on the rest of the shirt, I think you should adjust the collar. My first two shirts I took off and attached the collar so many times I am embarrassed. But it was a learning experience and I am glad I did it. Since you don't have a deadline, take a break for a few days and you will be reinvigorated.<br />WilsonThin Man Sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820357163147529393noreply@blogger.com