As I mentioned, it was my dad’s birthday over the weekend. I also hinted at a present: I made him a Hawaiian shirt for some birthday aloha.
The fabric is barkcloth, a lucky find from a Hawaiian store, and I used a Simplicity pattern that was really straightforward. It didn’t call for a facing on the back yoke, so I added one–and then cut a hole in it (swearing ensued). Fortunately these “made by” labels are self-adhesive and patched the hole.
And they’re true!
August 24, 2010 @ 1:29 pm
As a Hawaiian shirt aficionado, I am qualified to tell you this is really cool! Your dad is a lucky man…
August 24, 2010 @ 10:04 am
Aw, thank you!
August 24, 2010 @ 9:57 am
In this case, it was “Handmade with Aloha!” I cannot tell you happy this project makes me. It is amazing.