Swedish m59 pullover shirt alternative? EDIT - I just made 1 larger from 2 smaller

[MrEd]

Hello all,

I used to have an m59 pullover shirt, great bit of kit. Long since ‘shrunk in the wash’ but I used to quite like it’s no fuss build and fit.

So, I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a similar style/type of shirt?

Preferably not silly expensive!!

Thanks
Ed

 

[Macaroon]

vintage 1970s-80s Swedish army collared shirt pullover military m59 straight hem | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for vintage 1970s-80s Swedish army collared shirt pullover military m59 straight hem at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

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[Herman30]

Hello all,

I used to have an m59 pullover shirt, great bit of kit.

Swedish M59 Service Shirt, Green, Surplus - Varusteleka.com

Relaxed and sturdy elf green super shirt from the ABBA country. Fast international delivery.

www.varusteleka.com

 

[MrEd]

Aah yeah, mine was a 43 - I am 6ft 1 and 100kg of pure muscle (haha) so neither of those will fit, I also don’t think varustrelka will deliver to the UK anymore

Any alternatives in an xl?

Thanks
Ed

 

[Moondog55]

Australian Army Undershirt - MILITARY SURPLUS

Don't let the cold weather keep you from getting outdoors! These genuine military surplus Australian Army thermal undershirts are perfect for rugging up on those cold days. Made form a 50/50 wool/polyester blend and with a zip-up turtleneck, these shirts are designed to be worn under AUSCAM...

www.mitchellsadventure.com

These are OK I have a couple in XL and they work but the wool against my skin sometimes itches so I wear them over my Patagucci UL

 

[MrEd]

Thanks moondog

 

[MrEd]

so over the weekend, I cut up on of my 2 too small Swedish m59 shirts and used it to make some panels to sew into the sides of the other one to make it a bit bigger. I added about 1.5inch on either side from about a 1/3rd of the way down the arm to the hem.

Having done it I think I am also going to modify the bottom to be square cut.

It’s not my greatest work but meh. I am _not_ any sort of sewing whizz. I just dabble and self-teach.


Cutting the panel and working out shape and seam allowance


Pinning it in the opened up the serge’d seams


Sewing it, I just used a straight stitch and cotton thread.


Pressed it flat, this is inside. I finished the edges with a zigzag stitch to stop fraying as I don’t have an overlocker or serger!


And outside.


And this is how it tapered it into the sleeve.


Need to make a small gusset on the bottom hem area of the panels to make it more presentable from the sides, but if fits better now.