Garment Description
The undershirt is light cream in colour, and is made from a cotton/linen blend. The shirt front has 6 separate panels, that have been sewn together to showcase a variety of construction and embellishment techniques.
The centre-middle panel has been sewn entirely of 0.5cm pin tucks. Since this shirt was designed to have an uneven amount of tucks, the centre tuck was compressed on itself, and the tucks on either side were pressed in outwards directions from the centre tuck.
The side panels, which are the length of the shirt, show embroidery embellishment. This pattern represents the ‘forest’ and the design shows a tree split in half, with the branches flowing to the outer direction (the same direction as the pin tucks to create one direction of line). These ‘soft’ contrasting curved lines of the tree have been stitched by free machine embroidery on a Bernina sewing machine. Tear-away paper was used to stabilise the wrong side of the fabric for the stitches, although this has now been removed from the garment by using tweezers. A lining has been sewn on the back of these side panels to protect the raw edge of the stitching and closures of the free machine embroidery. The bottom of the embroidery was encased into the hem at the bottom of the shirt.
The neckline was altered to a ‘V’ shape, to show masculinity, rather than a rounded neckline. The shape has been opened quite wide to allow for a male’s broad shoulders.
The sleeve length has been extended to allow for the gauntlets to sit comfortably over the top.
The gauntlets were cut from a piece of faux leather. The holes were punched with a metal hole-puncher and hammer, and the eyelets were compressed into the holes. The silver colour of the eyelets complemented the green hue of the whole ensemble. Leather thonging was woven into the eyelets, to mimic the lacing on the sides of the vest.
The back of the shirt is one piece, and has been widened to cater for a male with broad shoulders. The back neckline was extended outwards to match the front ‘V’ neckline.
Overall, this undershirt complements the ensemble, as this shirt separates the green shades of colour of the vest and pants, while still being visible with the garments and the cape.
The centre-middle panel has been sewn entirely of 0.5cm pin tucks. Since this shirt was designed to have an uneven amount of tucks, the centre tuck was compressed on itself, and the tucks on either side were pressed in outwards directions from the centre tuck.
The side panels, which are the length of the shirt, show embroidery embellishment. This pattern represents the ‘forest’ and the design shows a tree split in half, with the branches flowing to the outer direction (the same direction as the pin tucks to create one direction of line). These ‘soft’ contrasting curved lines of the tree have been stitched by free machine embroidery on a Bernina sewing machine. Tear-away paper was used to stabilise the wrong side of the fabric for the stitches, although this has now been removed from the garment by using tweezers. A lining has been sewn on the back of these side panels to protect the raw edge of the stitching and closures of the free machine embroidery. The bottom of the embroidery was encased into the hem at the bottom of the shirt.
The neckline was altered to a ‘V’ shape, to show masculinity, rather than a rounded neckline. The shape has been opened quite wide to allow for a male’s broad shoulders.
The sleeve length has been extended to allow for the gauntlets to sit comfortably over the top.
The gauntlets were cut from a piece of faux leather. The holes were punched with a metal hole-puncher and hammer, and the eyelets were compressed into the holes. The silver colour of the eyelets complemented the green hue of the whole ensemble. Leather thonging was woven into the eyelets, to mimic the lacing on the sides of the vest.
The back of the shirt is one piece, and has been widened to cater for a male with broad shoulders. The back neckline was extended outwards to match the front ‘V’ neckline.
Overall, this undershirt complements the ensemble, as this shirt separates the green shades of colour of the vest and pants, while still being visible with the garments and the cape.
Final Garment Images
Pattern Modifications
FRONT OF SHIRT
Modifications:
BACK OF SHIRT
Modifications:
SLEEVES
Modifications:
GAUNTLETS
Modifications:
- Neckline
- Changed shape of neckline to a ‘V’
- Widened the ‘V’ neckline
- Moved the shoulder line to the natural shoulder line
- Pin Tuck panel
- Additional modification: 19 pin tucks
- Bottom (middle) Panel
- Side panels
- Added tree/forest embroidery with ‘tear-away’
BACK OF SHIRT
Modifications:
- Removed yoke (top panel)
- Moved the shoulder line to the natural shoulder line
- Widened neckline
- Lengthened piece for men’s height
- Widened middle of shirt by 3cm (for men’s broad shoulders)
SLEEVES
Modifications:
- Lengthened by 5cm
GAUNTLETS
- Original Gauntlet design
Production Drawings (Original)
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