Product Description MEN’S LINED VEST, SHIRT, TIE IN TWO LENGTHS AND BOW TIE: Vest has front welts, back and back belt are cut of lining fabric; shirt with buttoned front has back pleated to yoke forming forward shoulder seams and cuff variations; lined tie in two lengths and bow tie also included NOTIONS: Thread; Vest - Five 5/8" Buttons, One 1" Buckle; Shirt A - Nine 3/8" Buttons, Two 1/4" Buttons (Collar - Opt.); Shirt B - Seven 3/8" Buttons, Two 1/4" Buttons (Collar - Opt.); Shirt C or D - Seven 3/8" Buttons, Four 1/2" Buttons (for Button Links), One Package of Collar Stays; Bow Tie - One 1" Swimsuit Hook, One Hook; Tie - 2 1/2" of 1/2" - 5/8" Wide Ribbon, 15" × 38" Oak Tag or Heavy Paper. SUGGESTED FABRICS: Vest - Cotton and Cotton Blends • Lightweight Woolen • Satin • Brocade • Medium Weight Silk; Shirt A thru D - Cotton and Cotton Blends • Oxford Cloth • Broadcloth • Challis • Handkerchief Linen • Chambray • Washed Silk; Tie and Bow Tie - Silk Like Fabrics; Vest and Tie (Lining) - Lining Fabrics • Novelty Lining. ***With or Without Nap - Additional Fabric may be needed to match stripes or plaids. Combinations: Y(Small, Medium, Large), Z(X-Large, XX-Large, XXX-Large) Box Contains 1 x Tissue Paper and instruction sheet
J**E
good pattern
easy to follow instruction slightly on the large size but easily adjustable with seam allowance.
C**5
A degree of competence needed.
Made my husband a shirt and a waistcoat from this pattern and both are lovely. Really pleased. Not for a beginner as some bits are tricky.
D**Y
Not for the beginner
My 3 rating is nothing to do with the quality of the product - it is a very good pattern for a set of tailored shirts and waistcoats. I wanted to try my hand at a sewing project as a beginner, and gave up with this quite quickly. The instructions are perfectly adequate for an experienced sewer, but a bit baffling if you are starting out. When I decided the shirt I was trying to make was not going to be wearable, I gave up and got a simpler pattern from Kwik Sew and was able to make a very simple short sleeve shirt in a weekend from it. One thing I like about the Kwik Sew pattern in preference to the McCalls is the quality of the paper for cutting. The McCalls paper is thinner than tracing paper and moves easily, whereas the Kwik Sew is more like strong newsprint, much easier for a beginner.I can't criticise this McCalls pattern in any way. It was too advanced for my sewing skills and knowledge, which isn't the pattern's fault! Perfect for the experienced clothes maker.
A**D
Easy to understand sewing pattern
Speedy delivery. Easy pattern to follow.
P**N
... to making the first item I can make a better a better report
When I get around to making the first item I can make a better a better report. But OK for now.
A**R
Four Stars
Great pattern
C**E
Great value pattern
Excellent product
R**N
Bow tie missing Instructions
Pattern Instructions for bow tie missing - says overleaf but page blank Intensionally!
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