Helen & Caroline,
Sewing Skills,
52 MINS

Episode 76: Sewing Menswear

January 14, 2019

Want to sew menswear for yourself or a loved one? We talk about some differences between classic womenswear and menswear, where to get started, and how to approach sewing for a loved one. Plus pattern ideas and tips for success with sewing menswear!

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This is a jacket that I made for my oldest nephew’s engagement party. I debated a LONG time about wearing it, knowing that I’d be the most unusually dressed man in attendance (which I was!). There was no disappearing into the woodwork wearing this. Even though I was way outside my comfort zone, I did have fun wearing it. And truth be told, I’ve never worn it since. The pattern is Folkwear — Belgian Military Chef’s Jacket. The fabric is an iridescent velvet that I found in the remnant section of @britexfabrics. There wasn’t enough to make the whole jacket, so the lapels / facings are of a metallic brocade from @ebtfabrics. It’s all pretty outrageous, but writing about it today makes me want to wear it again! #mainelydad, #menwhosew , #sewover50 , #so50occasion, #britexfabrics , #elliotbermantextiles , #folkwearpatterns , #crazyuncle

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I think it says “high-fashion workout couture meets woke minded #zerowaste space enthusiast on the go” – don’t you?

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Top nine of 2018 on to 2019

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The full viewwwww…. Self sewn jeans! #nofearnewjeans

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#memade coat (modified burda 11/2015 116) and pants with a Harley of Scotland knit #slowfashion #malefashion

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2 comments

  1. Jenny says:
    March 6, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    Stylish Dad on YouTube!
    I know I’m way late on this, but just listened to this podcast and noticed you didn’t list him in your “Men that sew” on social media. Stylish dad has some great tutorials on YouTube.

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    1. Helen Wilkinson & Caroline Somos says:
      March 8, 2020 at 12:12 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing, Jenny!

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