Joker Hexagon Fabric Print Interest
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fourcolorhero
New Hunter
I'm so excited
I just can't hide it
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it
I KNOW I KNOW I KNOW I WANT CHOO, I WANT CHOO
Ahem.
Kwally, just to be clear: there WILL be a second order, after Halloween, right? If not, when's the deadline? Money's going to be tight for me for the next few weeks, but I do have emergency funds if it comes to it. However, I'll gladly wait a few months if it means someone more interested in Halloween than I will get their wish.
x infinite
I just can't hide it
I'm about to lose control and I think I like it
I KNOW I KNOW I KNOW I WANT CHOO, I WANT CHOO
Ahem.
Kwally, just to be clear: there WILL be a second order, after Halloween, right? If not, when's the deadline? Money's going to be tight for me for the next few weeks, but I do have emergency funds if it comes to it. However, I'll gladly wait a few months if it means someone more interested in Halloween than I will get their wish.
x infinite
bda tk7503
New Hunter
Paypal sent for hex shirt material
thanks
Kwally, Sereiana, and Pinder
Quick question when is the deadline for this run and when will the order be placed?
Im so excited...can't wait...
thanks
Kwally, Sereiana, and Pinder
Quick question when is the deadline for this run and when will the order be placed?
Im so excited...can't wait...
Ghostsoldier
Active Hunter
Paypal sent for 3 yards, kwally.
I was gonna get 4 yards, but at 63" wide, a large shirt only takes 2 1/2 yards, an extra large uses 3...no need for me to be greedy, and I'm only making 1 shirt...I'm sure, with the interest here on this thread, that someone will buy my other yard!
Thanks again to you kwally, pinder and sereiana...you guys are the absolute best, and we Jokers, collectively, will owe you for the success of our costuming efforts!
Now, someone start a "Finished Joker Shirt Photos" thread!
Rob
I was gonna get 4 yards, but at 63" wide, a large shirt only takes 2 1/2 yards, an extra large uses 3...no need for me to be greedy, and I'm only making 1 shirt...I'm sure, with the interest here on this thread, that someone will buy my other yard!
Thanks again to you kwally, pinder and sereiana...you guys are the absolute best, and we Jokers, collectively, will owe you for the success of our costuming efforts!
Now, someone start a "Finished Joker Shirt Photos" thread!
Rob
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Ghostsoldier
Active Hunter
Here's where I got the info...I'm about the same size as the guy who posted the question....
How much fabric (cotton) does it take to make a men's shirt?
I am looking to get a collared shirt created and I am wondering how many square feet it would take (roughly) to get a men's collared shirt made? I am 6'2 220 with long arms... I typically take a L or XL shirt. How much fabric would I need (I'd rather have a lot more fabric than too little)... please help me!!
P.S. I mean a long-sleeved shirt made out of cotton.
I realize I might need 100% of the fabric... but how many square feet?
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It depends on the width of the fabric. Some shirtings are 45 inches wide, some are 54 inches wide and some are 60 inches wide. Stay away from any fabric under 45 inches, It won't be wide enough for the sleeves and it won't be wide enough if the button stands are folded over self facings.
Don't go for square inches or square anything, that's not how fabric is measured or bought due to the fact that the pieces that make a garment aren't square. You buy by linear yards.
For a long sleeve shirt I usually buy a minimum of three and a quarter yards of 45 inch wide and two and a half for 60 inch wide fabric (you are about the same dimensions as my hubby) this gives me enough to make mistakes and enough to test sew any details that might be difficult.
Here's the page with a free for download PDF pattern for a classic yoked shoulder men's shirt from Burdastyle: http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/show/... You'll need to lengthen the sleeves and the torso, there are lengthening instructions on the burdastyel site in the sewpedia area.
Vogue patterns has some very nice men's wear patterns, and their patterns produce very professional results. Here's their shirt pattern, yardages are on the webpage: http://www.voguepatterns.com/item/V8096....
For sewing techniques I highly recommend David Page Coffin's excellent book Shirtmaking. It has tips and tricks that will make shirtmaking a breeze and includes instructions on draping a custom fit shirt pattern. The technique for making the sleeve placket is the best anywhere, even though it seems complex it makes the sleekest placket I've ever seen. Here's the book listing on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Shirtmaking-Develo...
The best part of men's shirts is that the basic yoked dress shirt never goes out of style and it can be adapted from dress to casual depending on the fabric choices, pocket details, colour, etc. They aren't difficult to sew, once the basic techniques are mastered you can have as many shirts as you want, and you can make them fit you perfectly.
http://nz.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080611194648AAjvjxf
Rob
How much fabric (cotton) does it take to make a men's shirt?
I am looking to get a collared shirt created and I am wondering how many square feet it would take (roughly) to get a men's collared shirt made? I am 6'2 220 with long arms... I typically take a L or XL shirt. How much fabric would I need (I'd rather have a lot more fabric than too little)... please help me!!
P.S. I mean a long-sleeved shirt made out of cotton.
I realize I might need 100% of the fabric... but how many square feet?
Best Answer - Chosen by Voters
It depends on the width of the fabric. Some shirtings are 45 inches wide, some are 54 inches wide and some are 60 inches wide. Stay away from any fabric under 45 inches, It won't be wide enough for the sleeves and it won't be wide enough if the button stands are folded over self facings.
Don't go for square inches or square anything, that's not how fabric is measured or bought due to the fact that the pieces that make a garment aren't square. You buy by linear yards.
For a long sleeve shirt I usually buy a minimum of three and a quarter yards of 45 inch wide and two and a half for 60 inch wide fabric (you are about the same dimensions as my hubby) this gives me enough to make mistakes and enough to test sew any details that might be difficult.
Here's the page with a free for download PDF pattern for a classic yoked shoulder men's shirt from Burdastyle: http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/show/... You'll need to lengthen the sleeves and the torso, there are lengthening instructions on the burdastyel site in the sewpedia area.
Vogue patterns has some very nice men's wear patterns, and their patterns produce very professional results. Here's their shirt pattern, yardages are on the webpage: http://www.voguepatterns.com/item/V8096....
For sewing techniques I highly recommend David Page Coffin's excellent book Shirtmaking. It has tips and tricks that will make shirtmaking a breeze and includes instructions on draping a custom fit shirt pattern. The technique for making the sleeve placket is the best anywhere, even though it seems complex it makes the sleekest placket I've ever seen. Here's the book listing on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Shirtmaking-Develo...
The best part of men's shirts is that the basic yoked dress shirt never goes out of style and it can be adapted from dress to casual depending on the fabric choices, pocket details, colour, etc. They aren't difficult to sew, once the basic techniques are mastered you can have as many shirts as you want, and you can make them fit you perfectly.
http://nz.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080611194648AAjvjxf
Rob
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tick tock
New Hunter
I know everyone is asking this, but could you please post a scan or a photo of the swatch? I hope I don't sound impolite, but sending $100+ to someone I don't know for a product I haven't seen just doesn't sit well with me, if you know what I mean. :facepalm
(Ideally it would be a scan of just a section of the swatch, so the pattern couldn't be copied from it but we could still see and judge the printing quality. )
(Ideally it would be a scan of just a section of the swatch, so the pattern couldn't be copied from it but we could still see and judge the printing quality.
)
ullaandy
New Hunter
thanks, so 3 yards will be plenty especially since this fabric is 62" wide (i think) cant wait to see a pic
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Ghostsoldier
Active Hunter
Jimmy...it shouldn't shrink too much, but it's always a good idea to wash your fabric in a mild detergent before you use it...I always do, just to be safe...
Rob
gagnon49456
Jr Hunter
Just Payed for mine as well. I cant wait. :cheers
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