As I came to making mens clothes via making medieval clothing and Larp costumes I'm far more used to making a waistcoat with the main fabric on the back than one with a lining back :) Lots of different styles over the centuries. It is frustrating how little menswear patterns there are especially as there is definitely an increase in men doing sewing as a hobby.
Hahaha…..I made my sons boss a really warm work coat which turned out really good. I was informed later that I too put the buttons on the wrong side…….😂🥴……I told him to get over it 😅😊
Another great place to find men's patterns is in the costumes and historic section of pattern companies. I found an awesome suit for my son for at theatre class production (ended up getting cancelled so I didn't have to make it) but it was a great pattern. I can't remember which company but I think it was likely Simplicity. You'll have to get busy making him some merino blend t's to go under that vest and the blazer!
McCalls7987 is a good one for chinos and shorts. I'm currently making shorts from it. I sew for a house full of men so I already have most of these patterns but its nice to hear more good patterns out there. iI will be picking up a few you mentioned. Working on a suit for right now and plan on using the Thread Theory vest for it. I too just do not get the unlined blazer. anyway, happy sewing. Can't wait to see how things come out for you.
Thank you for this video, Whitney! I’m so anxious to see your son’s Italy wardrobe as sewn by Mom! Sewing for men definitely has its challenges (finding patterns is one of them) and I have never found the “perfect” pattern for my 6’7” husband and 6’5” son both with very broad shoulders, no rear ends, and long, long legs! What I have done is scouted out the patterns for the garments they were requesting (mostly button up shirts and golf polos) and used those patterns as a base. I then would carefully take apart one of their old shirts that fit well and use that as my pattern base. That way I knew where to lengthen and broaden the pdf pattern. It is a time consuming effort, but once done, the pattern fits perfectly and can be used over and over again!
Lot's of great men's patterns. 5 out of 4 have some men's patterns. Sew Mark Francis also has released some of his patterns. Your son is lucky to have you sewing for him. You have been very busy and will be very busy until your trip. I love to see whst you have planned. Thank you for your videos.
I love the Simplicity collared shirt pattern...I have all 4 size sets as I have a lot of boys of all ages in my family! My own boys request a shirt occasionally, and like your son, like the more fitted option! 😀
I made my husband at least six camp shirts last spring. I found an 80’s men’s shirt pattern with different style front pockets that my husband just loves.
Well that’s my winter sewing for my son-in-law sorted. I’ve made 4 Fairfield’s the last two benefiting from your burrito collar system (genius). You’ve done a terrific sourcing job for other men’s garment patterns I can see my autumn sewing rolling out in front of me. I’m currently trying to catch up on your fabulous fitting course so can’t stop to say more but as usual you hit the spot! You need to know how much you are appreciated !
Thank you, Whitney! I am so excited to see reviews on men's patterns because I am going to make my 25 yo son a couple shirts this summer ( he asked!!!). Thanks again-love watching your channel
Whitney thanks so much for this! As a mom of three boys, I find the lack of patterns exasperating! Honestly, how many more skirt pattern do we need for women 🫣please do more of these videos especially fitting. All of my men have very different bodies and different fitting needs. One of my boys extremely slender and my 13 year is extremely broad everywhere. The recommendation on the Fairfield shirt was much needed. We need a pattern that are secret pajama dress pants.
Thanks for the video! I wanted to mention that I have sewn up the Sanders Button Up by Elbe Textiles for my son, and I loved the result. The pockets were a little fiddly, but I figured it out. I made it in a linen and I am hoping it will be a good work shirt for him for years to come. Now I want to try some of those Wardrobe By Me patterns. I have also sewn for my husband, and I know how you feel about a more tepid response to all the hard work. I have had some success with the Lahja Dressing Gown (really a bathrobe) and a Kwik Sew hoodie I made for him. Happy sewing!
My go to men's button up is wardrobe by me, Jensen shirt. I did 2 long sleeved for my husband for the winter. Working on 4 short sleeved for the summer. Finished one yesterday, cutting out one today, washing the fabric for the third one today, and UPS has the fabric for the 4th one, to be delivered next week. My husband lost some weight during the past couple of years. I'm helping updating his closet. I do really like Fairfield back darts. I might try that later for making a more formal work shirt for him.
Hi Whitney. Your dress is absolutely gorgeous!!! Want to let you know the texture thing your son has is a real thing. My father in law, husband and grandson all experience this. I'll let you research it if you are so inclined or not. Hope this helps💞💞💞
Great video. Love to sew for men - I have a nephew who is so grateful for the jackets I make him and DH is always looking for new casual shirts. I've yet to make men's pants, though. The fabric for the Sonata will look lovely.
Can't wait to see your makes with all the colourful fabric. I love that you use all the fabric and don't discard any pieces (tie). Have you ever sewn a men's classic wool camel coat? If so, do you have any pattern suggestions for one?
I haven't made an overcoat yet, but Thread Theory has a pea coat pattern that my son has been asking me about. I have a feeling that will get made up for next Fall/Winter!
Jalie is a Canadian excellent designer and the pattern designs comes in sizes 2-20 . Are you familiar with that designer? Lots of men’s and boys choices too.
My mom made a lot of ties and I think I still have a bunch of the tie interfacing. I will never use it and would be happy to pass it on to you if you want it. It would be nice to have it used.
@@TomKatStitchery I’ll be interested to hear what you think. I made the Harmony for my daughter for Christmas, but the neckline should really have had a couple of tucks, it does gape on her a bit. But it does look nice.
I don't, but if you go to Love Notions, they walk you through how to do it and it would work across the board with all pattern companies: th-cam.com/video/Kjl2LLtn1Mc/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/I_0XxOn8Brc/w-d-xo.html
I've now made them in cotton twill with and without stretch, stretch corduroy and seersucker (no stretch). For more a casual "chino" I would just use a cotton twill.
Looking forward to your experience with the Sonata dress. The neckline is beautiful but I found it to be way too big underneath my bust in the front (using D cup). Still trying to figure out how to make it work as I really like the pattern. 😉
This was so much fun. I used to make my husbands shirts and haven’t for quite awhile. Now I have to get busy for him. I bought that Metro t-shirt. Have you tried the Islander shirt Pattern for men? It’s a really good pattern.
Quick Story: During the 1930s and '40s, jobs were scarce so my Grandmother Maude Lucille Baugher Dixon created a company sewing men's neckties. I hope to see new businesses spring up to clothe the USA. ~ L
TY for so many great suggestions. Where to begin? My son sounds like yours in shape; very athletic with skinny waist. He has such a hard time finding a good fit. I'm looking forward to Sew w Me Sundays.
I want to tackle the Fairfield but am worried about interfacing in collars and cuffs shrinking after first wash and ruining them. What interfacing do you use please??
For the stiff collars and cuffs, I recommend Fashion Sewing Supply's Shirt Crisp www.fashionsewingsupply.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_32&products_id=76&osCsid=8f19511f775d9ef2f9e89dadad0cc292 . Their instructions are great for application and it washes and wears really well!
HI Whitney. I'm new to your channel and find it super helpful. This video in particular caught my attention because I've started sewing for my son and husband as well. Great recommendations! I caught a comment you made during the video about you making sport skorts for yourself. Can you recommend any patterns that mimic RTW styles? I find the ones I have add a lot of bulk around the middle (last thing I need!). I'm also 5'2" for reference. Thank you so much.
I'm 5'2" as well! I made up the Greenstyle Creations Pace Skirt and Rally Skirt and wore them to death this past summer. I had 2 of each and wore them for an entire week at Disney as well. I'm sold on both patterns!
@@TomKatStitchery Oh my, Whitney, what a fabulous website. I bought both patterns and then some. Had never heard of them. Thank you so much. These were exactly the kind of skorts I was looking for.
As a fairly new male sewist, this video was HUGE for finding some great patterns. Bought 6 right after watching!
Oh good! I'm so glad this was helpful!
As I came to making mens clothes via making medieval clothing and Larp costumes I'm far more used to making a waistcoat with the main fabric on the back than one with a lining back :) Lots of different styles over the centuries.
It is frustrating how little menswear patterns there are especially as there is definitely an increase in men doing sewing as a hobby.
I agree! I hope we start seeing more menswear patterns!
Hahaha…..I made my sons boss a really warm work coat which turned out really good. I was informed later that I too put the buttons on the wrong side…….😂🥴……I told him to get over it 😅😊
😂😂😂 I'm so glad I'm not alone on that!
Peggy Sagers at Silhouette Patterns sells tie interfacing.
That's great to know! Thank you!
I love the Dockside polo for my husband. I have made three for him and he wears them a lot. Nicer than a plain tee.
I'm excited to make some up for my boys as well!
Another great place to find men's patterns is in the costumes and historic section of pattern companies. I found an awesome suit for my son for at theatre class production (ended up getting cancelled so I didn't have to make it) but it was a great pattern. I can't remember which company but I think it was likely Simplicity. You'll have to get busy making him some merino blend t's to go under that vest and the blazer!
Ooh! Merino blend t-shirts!!! He's going to become much too spoiled 😉.
McCalls7987 is a good one for chinos and shorts. I'm currently making shorts from it. I sew for a house full of men so I already have most of these patterns but its nice to hear more good patterns out there. iI will be picking up a few you mentioned. Working on a suit for right now and plan on using the Thread Theory vest for it. I too just do not get the unlined blazer. anyway, happy sewing. Can't wait to see how things come out for you.
I'll take a look at that McCalls pattern! Thank you!
Please share the fabric once you find it for the golf polo!
I definitely will!
Use compression bags for packing. They really help to lessen bulk.
That's a great idea!
Thank you for this video, Whitney! I’m so anxious to see your son’s Italy wardrobe as sewn by Mom! Sewing for men definitely has its challenges (finding patterns is one of them) and I have never found the “perfect” pattern for my 6’7” husband and 6’5” son both with very broad shoulders, no rear ends, and long, long legs! What I have done is scouted out the patterns for the garments they were requesting (mostly button up shirts and golf polos) and used those patterns as a base. I then would carefully take apart one of their old shirts that fit well and use that as my pattern base. That way I knew where to lengthen and broaden the pdf pattern. It is a time consuming effort, but once done, the pattern fits perfectly and can be used over and over again!
That is really smart!
The Thread Theory Jedediah pants / shorts are great too. I've made them for my OH.
Ooh! I need to try that one!
Lot's of great men's patterns. 5 out of 4 have some men's patterns. Sew Mark Francis also has released some of his patterns. Your son is lucky to have you sewing for him. You have been very busy and will be very busy until your trip. I love to see whst you have planned. Thank you for your videos.
Ooh! Thank you for the sewing pattern tips! I'll go take a look!
I love the Simplicity collared shirt pattern...I have all 4 size sets as I have a lot of boys of all ages in my family! My own boys request a shirt occasionally, and like your son, like the more fitted option! 😀
That is a really great pattern!
I made my husband at least six camp shirts last spring. I found an 80’s men’s shirt pattern with different style front pockets that my husband just loves.
That sounds amazing!
Well that’s my winter sewing for my son-in-law sorted. I’ve made 4 Fairfield’s the last two benefiting from your burrito collar system (genius). You’ve done a terrific sourcing job for other men’s garment patterns I can see my autumn sewing rolling out in front of me. I’m currently trying to catch up on your fabulous fitting course so can’t stop to say more but as usual you hit the spot! You need to know how much you are appreciated !
Sally!! What a wonderful comment! This just made my day! Thank you!
Thank you, Whitney! I am so excited to see reviews on men's patterns because I am going to make my 25 yo son a couple shirts this summer ( he asked!!!). Thanks again-love watching your channel
Oh good! I'm glad this was helpful!
Whitney thanks so much for this! As a mom of three boys, I find the lack of patterns exasperating! Honestly, how many more skirt pattern do we need for women 🫣please do more of these videos especially fitting. All of my men have very different bodies and different fitting needs. One of my boys extremely slender and my 13 year is extremely broad everywhere. The recommendation on the Fairfield shirt was much needed. We need a pattern that are secret pajama dress pants.
I can definitely do more videos on sewing for Men/Boys!
My husband is also "particular" about clothing. He gets put on the banned list a lot.
My husband LIVES on the banned list 😂.
Thanks for the video! I wanted to mention that I have sewn up the Sanders Button Up by Elbe Textiles for my son, and I loved the result. The pockets were a little fiddly, but I figured it out. I made it in a linen and I am hoping it will be a good work shirt for him for years to come. Now I want to try some of those Wardrobe By Me patterns. I have also sewn for my husband, and I know how you feel about a more tepid response to all the hard work. I have had some success with the Lahja Dressing Gown (really a bathrobe) and a Kwik Sew hoodie I made for him. Happy sewing!
Ooh! I'll take a look at that pattern! Thank you!
My go to men's button up is wardrobe by me, Jensen shirt. I did 2 long sleeved for my husband for the winter. Working on 4 short sleeved for the summer. Finished one yesterday, cutting out one today, washing the fabric for the third one today, and UPS has the fabric for the 4th one, to be delivered next week. My husband lost some weight during the past couple of years. I'm helping updating his closet.
I do really like Fairfield back darts. I might try that later for making a more formal work shirt for him.
I need to try more Wardrobe By Me patterns. I love their Men's Chino Pants!
Hi Whitney. Your dress is absolutely gorgeous!!! Want to let you know the texture thing your son has is a real thing. My father in law, husband and grandson all experience this. I'll let you research it if you are so inclined or not. Hope this helps💞💞💞
It is totally a real thing! He's always been that way and I have done some research on it. Thank you!
Would love to see a sew a long for the Wardrobe by Me Summer Pants for men!
I can definitely check with Wardrobe By Me.
Burda has some great menswear patterns. Three piece suit, some great blazers/jackets and coats. xxxx
I forget about Burda! Thank you for the reminder!
Love the Sonata & can’t wait to see what you decide. Thank-you so much for the round up of mens patterns. ❤
I'm really excited to sew that one up!
Great video. Love to sew for men - I have a nephew who is so grateful for the jackets I make him and DH is always looking for new casual shirts. I've yet to make men's pants, though. The fabric for the Sonata will look lovely.
I find making pants for my son pretty satisfying as he's really hard to fit in RTW. He loves that the waist of the pants I just made actually fit him!
Can't wait to see your makes with all the colourful fabric. I love that you use all the fabric and don't discard any pieces (tie). Have you ever sewn a men's classic wool camel coat? If so, do you have any pattern suggestions for one?
I haven't made an overcoat yet, but Thread Theory has a pea coat pattern that my son has been asking me about. I have a feeling that will get made up for next Fall/Winter!
@@TomKatStitchery Thanks for the suggestion, that looks very nice!
These sound like great sewing plans for Jack! I’ve not made the LN Sonata dress yet, but have the pattern. Love the fabric you’ve chosen for yours.
I'm really looking forward to sewing that dress up!
Jalie is a Canadian excellent designer and the pattern designs comes in sizes 2-20 . Are you familiar with that designer? Lots of men’s and boys choices too.
Yes, I've made a few of their patterns. They are lovely!
Love your Sonata Plans. I have some beautiful double gauze and I am probably going to use it for that after I see yours.
I'm excited to get this sewn up!
Helen's Closet just released a button up men's shirt called the Cameron.. I bought it more for me, but thought I would try for my husband too.
I missed that one! I'll go take a look!
Silhouette patterns carry’s tie interfacing
Ooh! That's good to know!
My mom made a lot of ties and I think I still have a bunch of the tie interfacing. I will never use it and would be happy to pass it on to you if you want it. It would be nice to have it used.
That is very kind! I have a TON of thrifted ties, however, so I think I'm probably good on tie interfacing for a bit as well!
Great vid and fab patterns and tips! Thank you! +) Cannot wait to see everyone in their new "garbs"!!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Very much so!
I like WbM for men’s patterns. I’m on the fence about their women’s patterns.
I haven't made any of their women's patterns yet. I might have to try them, though!
@@TomKatStitchery I’ll be interested to hear what you think. I made the Harmony for my daughter for Christmas, but the neckline should really have had a couple of tucks, it does gape on her a bit. But it does look nice.
Hi Whitney. Great video. Do you have a video on how to download a PDF.
I don't, but if you go to Love Notions, they walk you through how to do it and it would work across the board with all pattern companies: th-cam.com/video/Kjl2LLtn1Mc/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/I_0XxOn8Brc/w-d-xo.html
I am wanting to make my 16 year old son the chinos. He is probably a 26x34. For a more relaxed pair what type of fabric do you recommend?
I've now made them in cotton twill with and without stretch, stretch corduroy and seersucker (no stretch). For more a casual "chino" I would just use a cotton twill.
Looking forward to your experience with the Sonata dress. The neckline is beautiful but I found it to be way too big underneath my bust in the front (using D cup). Still trying to figure out how to make it work as I really like the pattern. 😉
I will definitely let you guys know what I think when I get it made up. Stay tuned!
This was so much fun. I used to make my husbands shirts and haven’t for quite awhile. Now I have to get busy for him. I bought that Metro t-shirt. Have you tried the Islander shirt Pattern for men? It’s a really good pattern.
I haven't tried the Islander Men's shirt. I'll have to take a look!
Quick Story: During the 1930s and '40s, jobs were scarce so my Grandmother Maude Lucille Baugher Dixon created a company sewing men's neckties. I hope to see new businesses spring up to clothe the USA. ~ L
That is a FABULOUS story!
TY for so many great suggestions. Where to begin? My son sounds like yours in shape; very athletic with skinny waist. He has such a hard time finding a good fit. I'm looking forward to Sew w Me Sundays.
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I want to tackle the Fairfield but am worried about interfacing in collars and cuffs shrinking after first wash and ruining them. What interfacing do you use please??
For the stiff collars and cuffs, I recommend Fashion Sewing Supply's Shirt Crisp www.fashionsewingsupply.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_32&products_id=76&osCsid=8f19511f775d9ef2f9e89dadad0cc292 . Their instructions are great for application and it washes and wears really well!
HI Whitney. I'm new to your channel and find it super helpful. This video in particular caught my attention because I've started sewing for my son and husband as well. Great recommendations! I caught a comment you made during the video about you making sport skorts for yourself. Can you recommend any patterns that mimic RTW styles? I find the ones I have add a lot of bulk around the middle (last thing I need!). I'm also 5'2" for reference. Thank you so much.
I'm 5'2" as well! I made up the Greenstyle Creations Pace Skirt and Rally Skirt and wore them to death this past summer. I had 2 of each and wore them for an entire week at Disney as well. I'm sold on both patterns!
@@TomKatStitchery Thanks so much. I'll check them out.
@@TomKatStitchery Oh my, Whitney, what a fabulous website. I bought both patterns and then some. Had never heard of them. Thank you so much. These were exactly the kind of skorts I was looking for.
@@ritaadler-everett5392 oh good!!
Small cap sleeve?
That could work!
It must be a “man” thing with the buttons. (We ARE different.) my husband has a hard time with granddaughter’s coat zipper.
😂 The brain is an interesting thing!
Sounds like your son may have sensory issues rather than being picky
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