1860's Civilian Men's Shirt

A while back I had a gentleman commission this shirt....

I used pima cotton for the first time ever. One of the most fabulous materials I've ever worked with. Perfect weave and incredibly smooth! I was able to find the best price with an eBay seller - who unfortunately no longer offers this product. :( It is available for just a tad more here at fabric.com.

Made in the same fashion as mentioned here.

I sewed the majority of this one by machine. I always do buttonholes, gathering threads, and other finishing touches by hand tho...

China buttons from my secret "supplier".

 Very lightly gathered back. 

Buttonholes - not my favorite part of mid-century sewing. ;)

 

I am still chugging along on the biggest 'commission' I've ever taken on in my sewing career...An overload of pictures will come around sometime in September.. ;)

 

Love,

Brooke