How to Make an 18th century Shirt- Part 1

Want to learn to make an 18th century shirt? Join us for part 1 of 4 in our Shirt Sew Along! In this sew along we are tackling what was considered underwear for the 18th century man. The shirt served as the inner most garment and was worn throughout history to protect the outer clothing from the dirt and oil of the body. It was constructed using simple stitches from squares and rectangles and most commonly made of bleached, unbleached, checked & sometimes striped linen. This garment was meant to be washed rigorously after wearing so durable stitches were prioritized to make sure the shirt would last. This sew along is meant as a companion to our shirt pattern sizes S/M - 4X/5X: (we added an extra size!) https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/digital-patterns/products/mens-shirt-pattern but the techniques we demonstrate are perfect for any 18th century shirt in the works! For a full list of supplies check here: https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/shirt-sew-along Note: S/M to 3X requires 2 3/4 yards of 56-60 inch wide fabric 4X/5X requires 3 3/4 yards of 56-60 inch wide fabric In Part 1 we will: 0:00 Introduction 0:49 Context and About the Shirt 5:43 Fabric Choices 7:14 Take your Measures* and Choose Your Pieces 8:10 Pull Threads and Cut Out *Be mindful when taking the neck measure that you are measuring around the base of the neck as it angles slightly to the hollow of the throat (where your neckband will rest when your shirt is done.) This measurement i