Another year and another wedding anniversary gift for Mark, my husband, and this year the modern gift guide suggested textiles, fur.
I did for a fleeting second think of making Mark a woven shirt, but once I spied this wool knit (that had been in my stash since 2010) and remembering that I had also purchased the Parkland Selection from Thread Theory, the Strathcona Henley was the winner.
Based on Mark’s measurements I cut out a medium.
It wasn’t until I sat down and started to sew this, that I realised I was doing my first buttonhole placket on a knit! Thankfully the instructions for this were quite good and using a lot of basting I was very pleased with how it turned out.
There was no way I was going to do the buttonholes, so I again purchased them from Mick at Quick Buttonhole Service at Alexandria. I couldn’t believe my luck in finding the perfect buttons at Spotlight.
The Strathcona Henley is a “modern”, “slim-fitting” t-shirt and I chose to make it with long sleeves seeing the fabric was a wool mix. I did have a bit of concern when I had all but the hem done that it was going to be too big, however when I measured it against one of his current t-shirts it was a slightly slimmer fit but the length seemed a bit long. I did cut off 4.5cm from the length and that left me with a 2cm hem.
It looks like it’s a winner, it has had a few outings already!
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2014 Stash Out: 29.35 m
2014 Stash In: 47.25 m
Petite & Sewing 
I've been wondering whether to make one of these for my own DH; seeing yours has made me decide that I will! Nice fit, lovely finish and a gorgeous shade of blue; thank you for sharing it with us.
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What a fabulous anniversary present. I might have to introduce my husband to the henley, it's very smart.
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Happy anniversary! and a handmade shirt is a great gift for your man. It looks terrific on him 🙂
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Great shirt!
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Very nice top and so well fitted to your hubby 's physique! A tab neckline is still one of my weaknesses in sewing skills but you have obviously perfected it ,Sharon.
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What a wonderful shirt!
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Great shirt!
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It looks very smart. Great present!
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This looks lovely, a great job (as usual). Better not show my hubby, he may want one 🙂
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Wow the shirt fits him wonderfully and the buttons indeed are a great match.
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It's a great looking shirt. I love the colour you used, it looks great on Mark! I've got this pattern stashed away – I think you've just pushed it a little higher on my to-do list 🙂
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Very good looking shirt AND wearer, congratulations!
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What a great birthday gift – such a smart t-shirt. The placket looks good , and I agree, pity to ruin it with inexpert buttonholes.
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Nice shirt – looks like a very useful man's pattern. Good work on the placket.
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Definitely a winner – the placket looks fanstastic!
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The top had turned out very nice indeed – a great gift and your hubby looks well pleased.
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Nice top and your husband looks quite pleased with it.
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