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HOW TO MAKE THE SHIRT
– The Complete guide –
Text by Tatsuo Tokoro : The Master shirtmaker
動画再生
The shirt shape has a long history.
(For more information, see the history section).
Modern shirt have many attention paid to the design & sewing of each part.
Of course, there are many simplified parts, but other side, there are also a wonderful “made by hand” quality.
(For more information, see the history section).
Modern shirt have many attention paid to the design & sewing of each part.
Of course, there are many simplified parts, but other side, there are also a wonderful “made by hand” quality.
My mentor
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complete book of Shirt (1954)
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All about clothing (1982)
“Without knowing the basics of everything, it is just child play.”
Published by my mentor Mr. Kinbei Murata, He is the master shirtmaker in japan, these book had a major impact on the history of post-war clothing in Japan. I will pass on to you, young people, the “techniques” that have evolved and become more modern from this book. I hope it will be for your future.
If you are interested in the history of fashion and know about the ‘black impact (1982)’ when the Japanese were active in the Paris collections “Comme des Garçons(rei kawakubo)”and “yohji yamamoto “, You have to know this history. “this book and the many disciples who studies from Mr Murata that supported their the structure of techniques the japanese mode”. That is how great he was in creating the history of Japanese mode clothing. Once again, I would like to pay my respects to him. I am his 1st disciple and I am obliged to tell you about the structure of techniques.
Preface
Body
“If you have the time, you should study the human body like Leonardo da Vinci or Le Corbusier”
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
Three basic techniques
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1. measurement & pattern
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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2. Choose fabrics
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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3. sewing
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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Contents
The shirt is divided by parts for a reason.
Your understanding of each part is crucial to making a beautiful shirt.
Here you will study the importance of the structure of those parts
and how to make them.
Your understanding of each part is crucial to making a beautiful shirt.
Here you will study the importance of the structure of those parts
and how to make them.
Parts Technique
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1. collar & COLLAR BAND
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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2. FRONT PANELS & PLACKET
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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3. Yoke
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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4. Back & PLEATS
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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5. ARMHOLE
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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6. SIDE seam stitching
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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7. BOTTOM SEAM stitching
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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8. beautiful Sleeve
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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9. SLEEVE PLACKET
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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10. CUFF
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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11. BUTTON HOLE
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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12. Shell BUTTON
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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13. gusset
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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country style
The shape of the shirt as we know it today is relatively modern.
The shape may look the same to you, however, each country has its own characteristics. We will describe those characteristics here. However, in the economically developed countries, there is already not much industry left and it is expected to decrease further in the future. (Without Italy, where wage amounts are low).
The shape may look the same to you, however, each country has its own characteristics. We will describe those characteristics here. However, in the economically developed countries, there is already not much industry left and it is expected to decrease further in the future. (Without Italy, where wage amounts are low).
ENGLAND
The root of all
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
FRANCE
How Beautiful materials and colours
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
ITALIA
Beautiful art “made by hand”
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
the united states of america
the industrial products.
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
JAPAN
Unique history from the “kimono”
Classic automobiles abound, but so do classic timepieces.The Concours d’Elegance is a phrase of French origin that translates to Competition of Elegance. This past weekend, that very concours, as well as the Tour d’Elegance, presented by Rolex, took place in beautiful California at Pebble Beach. It’s become something of a tradition for HODINKEE to have boots on the ground for this one. And boots we had. Boots admiring the killer cars, and boots wearing and spotting the myriad timepieces at the scene
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Please take a look at the personality of each shirt.
And you too can be charmed by the shirt.
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