Distinctive Sewing Supplies

Islander Shirt #208

Design by Janet Pray

Price:     $24.99

Item No. ISS-208

Description:

Suitable for work or play, the Islander Shirt has a relaxed, up-scale island look that can be dressed up or down; it's all about being comfortable, sophisticated and of course, island appropriate.

View A:  Camp style shirt with fold-back facing, back yoke, convertible collar, pocket, short sleeves, side vent.

View B:  Camp style shirt with fold-back placket, back yoke, collar with stand, pocket, short sleeves, side vent.

Fabrics:  For the best results use quality men's shirting fabrics.  Click here for a selection to choose from at reasonable prices.

Interfacing:  Armo^® Weft is ideal for the medium weight interfacing; Sheer D'Light for the lightweight interfacing.  Click here to view all interfacings.

*Experienced sewers take note:  Tommy Bahama style shirts are often created in AAA quality printed rayons.  Distinctive Sewing Supplies has a huge selection of such rayons from The Batik Butik and Princess Mirah.  These handmade batik designs lend themselves extremely well to this casual style of shirt.  So if you feel you are up to it, you can opt to sew the Islander Shirt in handmade batik rayon from Bali.  Click here to go to The Batik Butik selection.  Click here to view Prince Mirah batik designs.

 

Traditional Shirt Sizing (All sizes included) Sizes: XS S M L XL 2X 3X 4X Neck: 12.5 13.5 14.5 15.5 16.5 17.5 18.5 19.5 Chest: 28-32 32-36 36-40 40-46 44-50 48-52 52-56 56-60 Finished Garment Measurements:   Chest/Bust: 38.75 42.75 46.75 50.75 54.75 58.75 62.75 66.75 Width at bottom: 36.5 40.5 44.5 48.5 52.5 56.5 60.5 64.5 Length: 28.25 28.75 29.25 29.25 29.75 30.25 30.75 31.25 Yardage   Sizes: XS S M L XL 2X 3X 4X View A   45": 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 3/4 3 3 3/8 3 1/2 4 1/4 4 3/8 60": 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 7/8 1 7/8 2 1/4 2 1/4 2 3/4 2 3/4 22" Medium Wt. Interfacing XS-S=1 YD, M-L=1 1/2 YDS, XL-4XL=1 5/8 YDS 22" Soft Wt. Interfacing XS-2XL=1/4 YD, 3XL-4XL=3/4 YDS Sizes: XS S M L XL 2X 3X 4X View B 45": 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 3/4 3 3 3/8 3 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2 60": 1 3/4 1 3/4 1 3/4 2 1/4 2 1/4 2 1/4 2 1/2 2 1/2 22" Medium Wt. Interfacing XS-L=1 YD, XL-4XL=1 3/8 YDS 22" Soft Wt. Interfacing XS-L=1 YD, XL-4XL=1 1/8 YDS   Notions Fabric: Fine quality 100% Cotton Shirting with a soft drape such as Lawn, Silk, Rayon, Batiks, Linens or other soft shirt fabrics. Natural fiber fabrics are best. Buttons: 6 or 7 1/2" (1.2cm)to 5/8" (1.6cm) (The number varies; if you want two pockets with a button on each, you will need 7 or 8) Sewing Thread & Serger Thread to match fabric