Here was a little something for the 2009 All-White Linen Party
Men's shirt w/french cuffs (Kwik Sew #2777)
and Cuffed Trousers (Vogue #1753).
I have used K2777 for loose-fitting dress shirts with success. So far, my experience with sewing for menswear (including my little guys) has identified some major differences to women's fashion and home decor.
-----seams are assembled on a 1/4 inch seam allowance versus the standard 5/8 inch for women's fashion and 1/2 inch for home decor.
-----sleeves are attached open; first to the collar/yoke areas; then the inside sleeve seam is sewn with the bodice side seam.
-----men's shirts generally are buttoned left over right; versus women's fashion is either way.
Pattern Rating: Green Dot---Easy
My Rating: For both--Easy. On short notice, a pants pattern (V1753)with 4 pieces definitely does the job!!
Skills Required: Pattern measure, SIZING, altering (modified for french cuffs @ arms) selection, cutout---tracing pattern markings onto fabric--- stitching straight seams, darts & “in the ditch”; ironing.
Instructions: Clear & straight forward. K2777 included seam sewing guide (3/8" or 1/4") with the requisite instruction step in addition to marking pattern pieces. I later find out that this is standard with most patterns. ;^)----okay, so I don't always read the fine print.
Lining Options: None for (K2777) shirt. For (V1753) trousers, I added a front leg lining only.
Oops Moment: Do not use clothing being worn for waist-to-floor measurement! First fitting yielded 'ankle-busters'!! Aaaarghhh! Thankfully, there was enough fabric to make the trouser cuffs.
Do Again? Absolutely! I am totally fascinated with the construction of menswear. Besides, I still owe my brother a belated birthday outfit.
Recommend? Yeah! I think these patterns are great starter choices for menswear.
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