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Mar 11, 2014

Peter Models the "Home Sewing Is Easy" Shirt!



Friends, I usually don't just post a bunch of photos without text, but I don't think this photo shoot needs much explanation.

So here it is, my just-completed "Home Sewing Is Easy" shirt!  (Butterick 4712)  You can click on the pics to see them larger.









Needless to say, my shirt fits a whole lot better than this one (costing $180), which I tried on a few weeks ago, launching me on this journey.



Some details:











In conclusion, I love this shirt.  It's soft, comfortable, and fun to wear.   And it's a real ice-breaker!



Have a great day, everybody!

Posted by Peter Lappin
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69 comments:

  1. RichardMarch 11, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    Absolutely love it.

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  2. 2tangoMarch 11, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    Love, Love, Love your shirt

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  3. RoxMarch 11, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    The print placement is pure genius. Wow!!

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  4. UnknownMarch 11, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    Love it...glad you went long sleeve. I'm sure this will soften greatly with wear....except you might not wear it as much as a basic neutral. I'd wash it every chance you get.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 11, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    Fantastic!

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  6. AnnMarch 11, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    Handsome shirt! And I like the crossword print, too.

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  7. lwMarch 11, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    What a happy looking shirt-- love the colors on you. I also love the shirt styled with the jacket and cap-- it looks great! I can't wait to see Michael in his crossword print, which is a good color for him.

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  8. FrankOMarch 11, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    that shirt is flippin amazing. /doffs hat.

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  9. Aleksandra SandstromMarch 11, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    What's the reasoning for making a flat hem rather than a curved hem? Stylistic decision, or because you don't want to tuck? Not a criticism, just curious! I've rarely seen men's shirts with the straight hem. :)

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    1. Peter LappinMarch 11, 2014 at 3:42 PM

      For casual shirts I intend to wear untucked most of the time I prefer a flat hem. For a more formal dress shirt, I'll do the curved hem.

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    2. Aleksandra SandstromMarch 11, 2014 at 4:30 PM

      That makes sense -- thanks for answering. :)

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  10. MirianaMarch 11, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    There is currently a competition to sew in the style of this lady ... http://dollyclackett.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/home-sewing-is-easy.html. You need to enter! http://rhinestonesandtelephones.blogspot.ca/2014/02/surprise-its-sew-dolly-clackett.html

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  11. TiffanyMarch 11, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    Awesome shirt!

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  12. RonnieMarch 11, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    Awesome shirt, and it looks great on you. Such professional work.

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  13. Sassy March 11, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    Love it. You look so cool with the cap and jacket.


    Sassy Sewing Bees https://facebook.com/sassysewingbees ❀

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  14. BarbaraMarch 11, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Oh Peter, I love it! It's beautifully fitted too!

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  15. Mrsw2011March 11, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Frikkin love this, awesome pattern placement too x

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  16. NAAN POCENMarch 11, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    I WANT ONE!!!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 11, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    that is one awesome shirt!!

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  18. MainelydadMarch 11, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    Love it!!!! Have fun wearing it. I'm sure you'll get tons of compliments. It's fun and joyful, and we could all use more of that!

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  19. jillMarch 11, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    Love it, and I have some of that fabric. I wonder if it is enough to make a shirt? Thanks for the inspiration

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  20. AnonymousMarch 11, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Very nice! I hope you wear it to class!

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  21. BamaMarch 11, 2014 at 5:06 PM

    A very nice shirt. The collar and cuffs look great! I think Professor B would be quite pleased with your handiwork. :-)

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  22. SusanMarch 11, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    Wow - perfect even in Iowa.

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  23. HelenaMarch 11, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    Much, much better than the one you tried on.

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  24. MelonieMarch 11, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    Looks great! Are you going to wear it to class??

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  25. NancyMarch 11, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    Love, love, love it! Gotta get some of that fabric, too. Can't wait to see Michaels' crossword puzzle shirt.

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  26. PrudenceMarch 11, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Wonderful, love the shirt! I might have missed it, but did you get that great fabric from City Quilter?

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    1. Peter LappinMarch 12, 2014 at 3:35 PM

      They didn't have it, so I found it at OnlineFabrics.net.

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  27. STUDIOFAROMarch 11, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Yay, long sleeves. I'd style your shirt with plaid pants! Feeling brave?

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  28. Linda TMarch 11, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    Yep, definitely a winner!

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  29. BeckyWMarch 11, 2014 at 6:41 PM

    Love the shirt! Just the right amount of quirky.

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  30. marcy harriell | oonaballoonaMarch 11, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    i think the print placement alone on that beauty would have taken me a year... SO...MANY...CHOICES...

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    1. Jo H.March 12, 2014 at 4:31 AM

      Exactly what I was thinking! Peter - in awe (again, as usual)

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    2. BrankaMarch 12, 2014 at 11:44 AM

      Agreed, very clever print placement. Your shirt is 10 times better than the "original" one.. well done Peter!

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    3. Peter LappinMarch 12, 2014 at 3:36 PM

      I must say they did a pretty lousy job of placing the pattern on the Gittman Bros. ready-to-wear version.

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  31. LauraMarch 11, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    *applauds* And I bet it's also better made than the commercial one!

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  32. UnknownMarch 11, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    Love the fabric! It fits perfect! Great job!

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  33. overflowingstashMarch 11, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    Love the jacket & cap styling. Cool shirt!

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  34. JenMarch 11, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    This is a winner. Great looking shirt.

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  35. ZeilaMarch 11, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    I like your version a lot better than the $180 one.

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  36. CleverclogsMarch 11, 2014 at 10:17 PM

    That's a fabulously sharp collar!

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  37. Gorgeous ThingsMarch 11, 2014 at 10:51 PM

    AND you did a much better placement of the images than the $180 one!

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  38. TestosteroneMarch 11, 2014 at 11:01 PM

    You are a sewing hipster!

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  39. JosetteMarch 12, 2014 at 12:48 AM

    Love it. One of my favorites.

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  40. ScrapianaMarch 12, 2014 at 4:48 AM

    Looks great! Yes, I prefer your pattern placement to the one you tried on in the store. Nice job.

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  41. AnneMarch 12, 2014 at 4:58 AM

    Excellent. Much better than the one you tried on - particularly because it fits!

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  42. StanaMarch 12, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    As a big fan of comic books and the newspaper funnies, I love that shirt!

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  43. LynnMarch 12, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    It looks great. I love that fabric. Wish I could find some.

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    1. Peter LappinMarch 12, 2014 at 9:12 AM

      http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/alexander-henry-home-sewing-is-easy-multi-fabric-.htm

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  44. angelaMarch 12, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Great job! Looks awesome on you!

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  45. SeamsterEast at aol.comMarch 12, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    I find remarkable how much better is the fit on your shirt. Generally, I prefer close fitted shirts, but with this fabric, anyway, a bit more ease looks dramatically better. I wonder if that is because the pattern is busy and so needs to "drape out" more? I'll have to noodle on that for a bit.

    Serious congrats on your shirt. Excellent job.

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  46. craigramaMarch 12, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Fun and fab! I must buy some of that fabric

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  47. Shrimpton and PerfectMarch 12, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    What a clever ole stick you are, the shirt looks top notch.
    Jean

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  48. AnonymousMarch 12, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Love it! You put the 'cool' factor back in sewing! Love how you placed important motifs in important places! Sew on! Claudia W

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  49. michaelMarch 12, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    Love it. I am glad you went with long sleeves. I would have liked a curved or chiseled hem like when you have hands in pockets. (sometimes these prints with straight hem can look like pajama top). Love it and love you. Keep it up.

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  50. AlexandraMarch 12, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    Awesome shirt! I love it.

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  51. UnknownMarch 12, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    ooh, so envious of the cuff/placket. The FIT course has definitely been worthwhile.

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  52. AnonymousMarch 12, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    That is one fabulous shirt!! It like so much better made than the rtw one. Gorgeous!

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  53. MaximusTheWestieMarch 12, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    OUTSTANDING!!!!
    Great job peter, looks professional, the fit is great and looks far better then 180 mess you tired on
    Congratulations

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  54. Anna Elias-CesnikMarch 12, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Great shirt, Peter. I love (and continue to read about) how you strive to improve your sewing skills and your attention to detail is very evident in this shirt. Am totally jealous about your FIT class! Stay the course....

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  55. Mario LandermanMarch 14, 2014 at 12:35 AM

    Love the shirt! I guess it will be back to men's shirts again, after making children's clothes! :-)

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  56. SufiyaMarch 15, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    Dear Peter: GREAT SHIRT. Love the motif; so appropriate!

    Soooo, I was going to ask you is you would be interested in a shirt's worth of high-end black mother-of-pearl shirt buttons? I have this 5-lb box of them and was thinking of peddling them on E-bay, but I would like to send you a dozen of them so you can see for yourself how very fabulous they are. If you send your snail mail addy to sufiyah216@gmail.com I will send you a dozen-pack (that should be enough for a shirt, cuffs and a couple of extras, right?

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  57. FarahMarch 15, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Looks great on you. Loveit!

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  58. Laura MaeMarch 16, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    Absolutely perfect!! (And I love the long sleeves.)

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  59. GailMarch 17, 2014 at 5:54 AM

    Pop art rocks. Love it with the cap and coat.

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  60. SEWNMarch 20, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Love it!

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  61. JoeMarch 23, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    Excellent Shirt Peter! Love the Print!

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  62. Sassy March 24, 2014 at 2:32 AM

    Featured on SSB https://facebook.com/sassysewingbees ❀

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