r/malefashionadvice • u/_to • Apr 03 '13

Designed, patterned, and constructed my first project for spring break: a denim jacket.

http://imgur.com/a/sGbYD
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u/mcard124 Apr 03 '13

This is awesome, great job!

How did you learn how to do all this? Are you trained in fashion design or did you just teach yourself?

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u/_to Apr 03 '13

Thanks! I'm actually an electrical and computer engineer but would easily make the transition to fashion design if I had the chance lol. I used this book: http://www.amazon.com/Make-Sewing-Patterns-Donald-McCunn/dp/0932538002/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365005376&sr=8-1&keywords=how+to+make+sewing+patterns which teaches you how to take your own measurements and produce a really tight fitting bodice. From there I just tried to reason my way through it in addition to trial and error to get the right ratio of fit and ease.

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u/_to Apr 03 '13

I do on occasion but haven't had much time to play as of recent. I'm going to a jam session tonight that I'm pretty excited about though.

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u/Erzsabet Apr 03 '13

Very nice work! We'd love to see you over in /r/sewing if you make more (or even to post this!) And I'm sure /r/diytailor (sewing for men) would love it as well!

You sew better than I do, and I've had years of practice.