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Sewing Virgin!!!

Started by Tripletap, May 22, 2010, 10:21:44 PM

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Tripletap

May 22, 2010, 10:21:44 PM
Hello all!!!
I finally did it, I have a pattern, fabric, Fusible Interfacing, buttons and a sewing machine.
I'm a 32 year old guy who has never sewn a stitch, and am about to try to make a renaissance shirt, wish me luck!
I have been lurking here, for quite a while, got some good info from yall, and finally decided to pull the trigger.

Lady L

#1
May 22, 2010, 11:44:59 PM
Congratulations and good luck with your first project!
Former Shop Owner at MNRF

Genievea Brookstone

#2
May 23, 2010, 12:17:10 AM
Congratz and welcome! What pattern are you using?
Genievea Brookstone
Lost child of the Woods

Tripletap

#3
May 23, 2010, 12:40:24 AM
Thanx all!!
For the shirt, I am using Butterick #5656, in a Royal Blue Broadcloth.
I just cut out the patterns, and that was quite a task in its self!
If I have any success with this shirt, I am going to make a long Doublet and Breeches from Simplicity #4059.

Tink

#4
May 23, 2010, 12:43:57 AM
Be sure to post pics when you're finished! :)
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,
Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. - W. Shakespeare

Tripletap

#5
May 23, 2010, 12:53:58 AM
Fer sure!

Imestra

#6
May 23, 2010, 07:10:27 AM
Welcome to the addiction, Tripletap.
Consider if you will, posting under the 'projects in progress' thread.
There is a doublet in progress using the pattern you mentioned.
We are all so excited for you!
We are all of us in the gutters, but some of us are lookin at the stars

Hoowil

#7
May 23, 2010, 08:59:31 AM
Welcome to the habit. Nice to see another guy sewing.
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with catsup.

Bonny Pearl

#8
May 23, 2010, 10:34:40 AM
oh yes show pics!  i'm new to the sewing world myself and i would love to hear what experiences you have.
Gypsy Wanderer
Kingdom of Onondaga
Order of the Hatchet
Landshark No.88

Kate XXXXXX

#9
May 23, 2010, 12:21:20 PM
Excellent news!  Well done.  Welcome to the world of thread and fabric stashes, pattern mines, and pin minefields!  Enjoy!   ;D

DragonWing

#10
May 24, 2010, 03:13:54 PM
Another one bites the thread, as it were. LOL

Congrats and good luck. And if you have problems, I am sure someone will help if not all. As you well know you lurker.   ;D
Dragon rider and mage,
(aka Vince)

LordPaulet

#11
May 24, 2010, 03:50:11 PM
YAY another Guy sewing!!! Huzzah
(look out ladies we are takin over!!)

Cilean

#12
May 26, 2010, 05:11:27 PM


Good Luck and remember? To measure yourself and measure the pattern okay? if you are still a little apprehensive? Get a 50% off coupon from JoAnns and pick up some 45" wide muslin and make your shirt first from that, then you can see if you need to make any adjustments.  I am sure you will do fine!!!

Cilean
Lady Cilean Stirling
"Looking Good is not an Option, It is a Necessity"
My Motto? Never Pay Retail

Aelynn of Georgina

#13
May 26, 2010, 05:50:44 PM
WOW! Kudos to you and good luck on your adventure! I wish I could get my hubby to sew!  Would cut my workload down! Even if he sewed only his own garb!
I actually just got the same Simplicity doublet pattern for my hubby as you.  Can't wait to see yours when it's done!

Let us know how it's going so far.

Cheers!
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