So after making the last shirt I was pretty happy with how it turned out and it seems both flexible and strong enough to fully be great for riding in. Why not have a go at making another one, except this time a bit more elaborate and hopefully something I could wear for showhunters and stuff.
Front view:
Back view:
The first one I made with all stretch materials, and this one the side panels are a 2-way stretch (rather than 4-way) and the cream fabric has no stretch at all! This wasn't going to be nearly as forgiving if I got any measurements wrong. To counter the lack of stretch I used a much longer zip for ease of getting the shirt on and off:
I wanted to do something different with the neck. I used a lace fabric with the uneven/finished edge at the top to make it look a bit more decorative. I didn't have much of that fabric, so couldn't do a button & buttonhole... so compensate for that I did the button anyway (as I love this big brown & gold button) but I used an elastic loop to secure it. It's mostly for show, as the collar stands up by itself anyway, but I wanted that damn button!
I'll get to put them to the test this weekend at Masterton A&P show. Hope they are comfy to ride in otherwise I'll be gutted, as they take heaps of work to make.
I cannot imagine creating and sewing such a thing. Great job!
ReplyDeleteMaybe you'll inspire me to sew up the tears on my horse blankets. :)