On Pins And Needles~

...or will you join us for the OMST Sew-Along?

Due to the wonderful response to my OMS*  Tunics here is a general 'how-to' and an announcement.

It has been suggested by Tammie L Powell that the making of the Old* Man* Shirt* Tunic be a perpetual sew-along and I think that is an excellent idea.


Consider today (the day YOU read this) to be Day One of the OMST Sew-Along!!!



                               *****Without further ado I present "How I Did It".*****



 1. Find an old man. Steal his shirt. Or, should you prefer to not risk a night in county lock-up, procure a button-up shirt by more acceptable means. I buy mine from thrift stores. I try to buy the largest sizes in order to harvest the most fabric from them. This time, though, the perfect shirt to go with my knit top was a small. Although not shown in this how-to I used the sleeves from the OMS to give me the additional fabric needed.

2.  Choose a knit top that fits your shoulders, bust, and arms as this will be the top to your tunic.

 

3.  Remove the pocket from the OMS and then decide if you will keep the buttons and button holes or remove them. Then cut across the shirt just under the armpits. I save the pockets, sleeves, cuffs, and seams for use elsewhere.





















4.  Cut the knit top at the length you want it to be making sure to leave a seam allowance. I suggest stay-stitching around the bottom to prevent it from stretching as you work with it.





















5. Pin right sides together and stitch.





















6. If needed, sew side seams to your widest point plus a few inches.




7. Try on your creation.

8. SMILE.

9. Consider sending me a pic so I can post it here. You can find me on Facebook here or send your before and after pics through messenger here.

                                                                       

I wear mine over or under other layers depending on my outfit. I will post todays' make in action as soon as it runs through the washer and dryer.

In the meantime here are some of the others:

 

Thank you for coming by today. I look forward to seeing your interpretation of the OMST.

A special and sincere thank you goes to Tammie L. Powell!!!



Yours,


Phyllis aka Queen Sheet