I have been wanting to try a men's dress shirt for Pete for a while now and after a recent jaunt to a fancy-schmancy clothing shop—I have decided the time is now. Or, sort of now. When I get around to it, anyway. Some of the floral ones I saw there reminded me of Liberty fabrics. I adore men in florals. The mix of the masculine cut of a shirt paired with a preppy/classic floral is just too good. I'm not really thinking something as formal as this image here, but I liked it anyway. I'm looking at Kwik Sew 3422, probably the short sleeve version, mostly because dang—that Liberty fabric is so expensive.
some contenders, all Liberty of London-
This is a favorite of mine.
I haven't even looked here in town or even online much for Liberty fabrics—these are all directly from the Liberty of London site. With shipping, it would be crazy expensive. But the fancy shirts I am looking at in the shops are around the $250 range. Still, there is no way I'm going to get this project done for less than $70. Maybe I should try it in a linen first, but then I have to try it in a Liberty print. See, here's my rationalizations. First— it's flippin' Liberty fabric, so there's a good reason right there. Secondly—the weight. It's so perfect, so thin and so crisp at the same time. But having said that, I do need to try this pattern in something else first. Just a simple men's shirting. See how I talk myself off the ledge? But I will revisit the ledge soon, I can feel it. I also have a shirt making book coming from the library, ready to tackle collar stands with gusto!
Liberty must be in the air! I just got this update from A.P.C.—lest I think I am clever. ha!
Liberty must be in the air! I just got this update from A.P.C.—lest I think I am clever. ha!
