My Toddy Bush shirt Finished (at last)

[Monikieman]

Well I got the pattern from Mary some time ago and one rainy day a couple of weeks ago I started it.

It was a lovely peach colour and 2 satchets of brown dye turned it out purpleish.

I acquired some copper and brass welding rods and settled on fasteners for the neck and cuffs. Don't know how practicle they will be but

So here it is.







thanks for looking.

 

[Badger74]

That's clever with the brass rods, and the shirt looks good too.

 

[ozzy1977]

Love the fasteners, not sure how practical they will be though

 

[Monikieman]

If it goes over my head and hands they might just stay attached in the same position

 

[Corfe]

That is first rate - well done.

 

[Jazz006]

Looking good, but does look a bit different from the way mine came out

 

[JohnC]

Very nice....

 

[Mesquite]

Very nice work there and the broach pins are a nice touch as well

 

[Clouston98]

That's a cracker mate!i love it!

 

[Toddy]

That's really good and I do like the little penannulars too
HWMBLT just leaves his sleeves buttoned over too, and only tightens them up if it's really cold and windy.

Do you find it comfortable to wear ?

M

 

[John Fenna]

Lets see some photos of it in use! It looks great so far

 

[Monikieman]

Thanks folks.

Just got the final bits on today but will be wearing it soon.

It didn't start off as the thickest of blankets but 'll report back (with maybe a few action shots) when I've been out in it.

 

[DR2501]

Nice, would love to make one but can't sew for toffee!

 

[Monikieman]

... but can't sew for toffee!

That's why there are no close ups or pics of the inside seams!

Just give it a bash, it's good fun.

 

[MartinK9]

Nicely done, thanks for sharing.

 

[TurboGirl]

Isn't it great how even the most practical patterns can be adapted by individuals creativity! Toddy, you must feel really pleased to see your pattern spawning all these lovely variants

Is there a thread or other instructable on how you made those brilliant pennanulars, Monikieman?

 

[paulnb57]

Nice one, well done!

Paul