A close-up of the embroidery (with chalk lines still showing):
The near-duplicate shirt for DH from the fabric leftovers:
I took the easy way out on this one and made an iron-on Bucs logo instead of embroidering. I remembered that the Bucs embroidery design I used before is quite dense and I didn't want to distort the shirt and then wish I hadn't.
The pants for my FIL are done too. The lighting was really bad so details aren't showing very clearly and colors are off. I'm hoping to get DH to agree to a modeling session before I ship these off.
I added gray flat piping down the outseams:
And I changed the pattern to a full elastic waist with drawstring elastic. The fly has a real overlap but no zipper and so is for show only. It is sewn shut at the CF seam under the flap.
The shirts are Kwik Sew 2561 and the pants are Kwik Sew 2776. I've made this shirt pattern a number of times. It's definitely a keeper. This is my first make of the pants pattern, which is now a keeper too. It's really a pattern for wovens but I wanted to make knit lounge pants with front pockets and sideseams (vs. the no sideseam lounge pants I've previously made my FIL and DH) and the style of these fit the bill. I didn't make any modifications for using a knit except as noted above for the waistband and fly. If they're extra roomy, my FIL will like that just fine. I also added an extra inch of length to the legs and arms for my tall FIL and left off all but the front pockets on the pants.
I'll write up a "proper" review when I've got better pics.
Debbie, these are great gifts. Better than anything you buy in the shops. Add the love and time you've put in to make it and I'm sure you make your family very happy with your gifts.
ReplyDeleteGreat presents! I really like the shirts. I would never guess they weren't the "real" thing, other than I know yours won't fall apart in the first wash. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a good DIL you are! They turned out great. DH should be pretty happy too.
ReplyDeleteThese look GREAT! I'm sure you made the piping yourself? What size cording did you use?
ReplyDeleteLinda T,
ReplyDeleteThis is flat piping, no cording. Just some of the gray used on the shirts, folded in half and inserted into the sideseam so that about 1/8" sticks out.
Great presents. I love the piping down the side. I tend not to embellish, but the piping is a lovely
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Debbie ~ those shirts look great! I love the added details to the pants. If your FIL doesn't like it - my hubby will. Can we get more info on the fabrics - where purchased, etc. g
ReplyDeleteREALLY great gifts, Debbie!! Not only COMFY clothes--that scores BIG with guys, eh--but also all about THEIR TEAMS!!! Go, Debbie, Go!! You're their #1 WINNER and cheerleader!!
ReplyDeleteRhonda in Montreal (PR.com)
I love the shirt!!! DH has just requested a Dolphins shirt in the same style. Where did you get your fabric for the shirt? Do you use Embird for the embroidered letters? I will have to break down and get the Embird Font Engine to do one.
ReplyDeleteDeb, I love how you go the extra mile and put some extra detail into everything you make. Everything looks wonderful. Please share how you made the iron on logo for your DH.
ReplyDeleteYour fellas are going to enjoy their pieces. You did an amazing job. What great gifts.
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit for your FIL. Colors go well together. Your DH will surely be happy with his top also.
ReplyDeleteDonna w
Edmonton, Alberta
wow, you did an amzin gjob, maybe i will make the pants for my hubby, they look great and that redskins shirt is amazing. kudos to you!
ReplyDeleteLove the shirts and pants! What great gifts and you know those will last a lot longer than anything you could buy. How did you make the iron-on logo?
ReplyDeleteHoly cow! These are awesome!! I gotta get me a coverstitch machine.
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