Men's Classic Hawaiian Aloha Shirt Sewing Pattern #220
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You'll need 2 5/8 yards if your yardage is 44"/45" and the nap is medium. Normally, I'm only able to get 3 yards out of it. I try to match the pockets to the pattern as much as possible. Because my sewing skills aren't "great," I occasionally have to cut a new collar. It's a simple pattern to follow. Matching the pocket to the fabric pattern and the collar are the most difficult aspects of the project. As a result, I occasionally use the extra fabric. This pattern is very popular among my husband's friends. I did a mock-up with cheap muslin or just cheap fabric to see if the fit was right for my husband, and it provided me with a wealth of information. Because my husband's body shape is changing slightly, I may just rescale the pattern. The drape of your material will be softer depending on the material. It's just easier to follow. The cotton is thicker and the drape is stiffer. When there is a lot of humidity, it helps. On hot days, the material is more affixed to his body, making him feel cooler. I hope this has been of assistance to you. I liked this pattern so much that I bought a second one to have on hand in case something went wrong. I ended up retracing the pattern onto Swedish sewing paper after we decided on the size, so I now have a see-through pattern with all the markings. The paper aids in the matching of pockets, seams, and the back shoulder panel, among other things. I hope this hasn't confused you. Thank you for your interest.
Size 3XL calls for 3 1/2 yards of 44"/45" wide fabric with nap and 1 1/8 yard of 22" wide interfacing, according to the pattern envelope.
The portions are quite large. I used a 2x because my husband weighs 285 pounds and usually wears a 2x. My guys are all tall, so double-check the length you require.
Selected User Reviews For Men's Classic Hawaiian Aloha Shirt Sewing Pattern #220
I make quilts, so I'm not a novice when it comes to sewing, but I've only made a few garments. This shirt's instructions were the most perplexing I've ever seen - The inner yoke, in particular, requires a lot of setting. I picked up a few new cuss words and eventually had to lay everything out flat, place the inner yoke where I knew it should go, and work backwards from there to figure out how to fit it in. I finished two shirts in the end - One is for my husband, and the other is for my son (see photo).
I just finished a shirt from this pattern over the course of a couple of evenings - It was an absolute pleasure, and the shirt appears to be very professional. It is truly breathtaking. I made it as a birthday present, and I'm sure the recipient will enjoy it. Everything is in its proper place; The notches are in the right place, the instructions are clear, the collar rolls up perfectly, and the end result is fantastic. Check your body measurements against the pattern to ensure you've chosen the correct size, and invest in some high-quality fabrics. Enjoy yourself by choosing a high-quality fabric that you like.
The yoke and front facings are made in an unusual way, but they work. In the directions for the yoke lining, there is a glaring omission. When finished, the shirt has a nice appearance.
There is a tricky part when attaching the outer yoke to the rest of the shirt, so practice with it at least once to work out any attachment issues. The finished shirt has a very professional appearance, much better than a Simplicity or McCall's pattern shirt. The fit of this pattern is also much better than many others, as it is a custom fit made to look professional and expensive. Overall, this is a great pattern for making an $80 shirt for the cost of fabric and a little time. This pattern is for the Aloha Vacation shirt, while the Professional shirt with an attached collar stand is Hawaiian Classic pattern 210 from the Victoria Jones Collection. Both shirts look fantastic in a variety of wild and fun fabrics.
This pattern's sleeve placement is fantastic. SO EASY! The fact that there are two pleats on the back instead of one is something I don't like. It's also nice to have some background on aloha shirts with the instructions. This pattern isn't bad, but I prefer the New Look 6197 in general.
For my tall and imposing husband, this is ideal.
Do not purchase a pattern that is difficult to read.
The instructions are clear and well-executed. The only issue I had was that the multiple-choice questions were too difficult for me to answer. In some places, the sizing lines were difficult to follow. Everything else is great! I'm really looking forward to sewing this shirt (I've only cut it out so far).
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