Does anyone here know of a site, tutorials, that deals with changing or altering sewing patterns for men's clothes, for a butch dyke? I can't afford $200 or more for a tailored shirt, I can't find anyone who sews I can work out a deal with, so I'm gonna have to do this myself, damned it!

All the men's patterns, even the smallest size is too big and I can't find dress shirt patterns for adolescent boys. They seem to skip right over teens. From pre-teen kids to adult men.

Any advice or info? And yeah, thought I'd post this in the Femme section, as well.

Thanks

Calling Kelt!

I'm sure he will be along shortly, even if it is only with advice.

Sounds like you may be "stature challenged" like me. If your on the small side both height and width there are a couple of things I've done to save on the $$. If you are handy enough to have a go at building shirts from scratch you may be able to do your own alterations. If not (like me) you might be able to hit a compromise.

I find that in some stores IF you can find a mens small that is actually small (try athletic cut) , they won't be in the folded shirt bin, as long as the shoulders and neck fit the sleeves can be 1-3cm too long and that looks all wrong. Having a tailor shorten the sleeves depending on cuff style isn't very expensive and if you've gotten it off the sales rack the total price will be okay.

The other is to hit the thrift/consignment/vintage shops. Frequently they will have older or european cuts that are smaller, if the shoulders and neck are good you can maybe have the side seams taken in a bit to avoid the baggies too.

If your big in the chest the side and back tapers can be your friend in avoiding the dreaded dart, but always, always, start with the shoulder fit. From there all else can be altered, and if you can do that yourself you're golden!

:thumbsup:

Oh hey! One more trick I found for myself; if you're looking for just everyday quality and you're good with white/light blue/ and white-light blue stripes then you're in luck. I've found that right about now when the stores are gearing up for back to school you can get really sturdy button ups in the boys department in the elusive big boy/very small man size WITH the right length sleeve. Try size 20. They are for school uniforms (think prep school) and are built hell-for-stout. Not too pricey either.

One more thought:

If you can find ONE shirt that works for you, take it apart carefully and you can use it as a pattern for making more.

:chaplin:

That's probably what I will end up doing. Get one well fitting boy's shirt, then use as a pattern. I can always adjust the sleeve length-they are usually a little short-and add french cuffs.

Thanks Kelt!

Hey Folks,

I found another source for outfit cards to help with the ever elusive 'casual' look.

Here ya go! http://uncrate.com/style/garb/

Great clothes. Just got my new loafers and waiting for some money to come in to buy clothes for play and teaching. Some days I have to wear old garb...some cropped pants which do look good on me....regardless of what I am wearing find that every tine I say ok won't pack today my briefs, which I love whether boxer briefs, briefs or athletic briefs go on and packer goes in. So I know clothes will have to accommodate packer.
Keltner like that like and the look I posted in gallery yesterday. But gap is more my price range, lol

I am currently a fashion design student in university. I am designing a gender neutral clothing line with an emphasis on masculine designs fitted to a female body type. I currently need to do research and was hoping some of you would be willing to complete a short, anonymous survey. The link is below.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HR6X9DV

Survey done for you.
 

Survey is done for you wonderwoman. I was happy to help.

Completed, your choice of work will be appreciated.

done. we are a compliant group, aren't we?

So I'm thinking about trying something new as far as fashion goes. I want to get a pair of trousers with the buttons for suspenders but am having a hell of a time finding anything.

Anyone have any suggestions? I know where to find formal pants but want something between casual and that if that that makes sense.

Here you go!

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Herrin...efault,pd.html

I like those.. thank you. I'll have to look around that site and see if they have anything else as well!

Well, I just got my second haircut in my new location. I was a bit concerned about what kind of reception I would get in a conservative city an a conservative state. In some states barbers can refuse service to females (it's a different license) I don't know if it's true here, I just decided to give it a go and see what happened. I looked online, and found a couple of good prospects by reviews and one happened to be only a couple of blocks away. I figured to start close to home and if I got stink eye I had another to try up my sleeve.

What a great surprise. Johnny, the young guy that I'd read about didn't bat an eye and asked me the in normal barber speak what I wanted, added a couple of tips based on a look over of my growth pattern and did a great job. I usually get it blocked in the back and asked him instead to do a taper to try it out, I thought it might be easier than touching it up with a razor every few days. Bad idea on my part, it felt all weird on my collar. So today when I went back I decided to let the top grow a little more based on how well his cut was growing out and asked him to go ahead and re-block the back and burns. No only is he about the nicest guy you ever met but he is really careful and takes time to be a perfectionist. At the end he surprised me by doing a nice hot lather shave with a straight razor on the neck to make it just right.

I like this shop, it's quite plain, from I would guess the late 50's early 60's and pretty much original in equipment. They have these great original counter top vacuums for your head instead of just brushing and blowing about the little sharp cut bits. I've never seen them but it is great at making things 'no itch'. The older guy, maybe my age, might be an old closet queen though I can't quite decide yet.

Yeah, I think it's a keeper. A good sign of settling in is having a good comfortable barber shop around the corner.

It is cool to know that other butches go to barbers to get their hair cut. I only recently started going to a barber myself. I've always had short hair, but with the way I like it cut and styled, I thought a barber may understand better.

The first barbershop I went to was a little iffy. They didn't refuse me service or anything, but I got a weird vibe while I was there.

Tried a new place yesterday. Floyd's 99 Barbershop. They're actually a chain. But I really liked it.

Recently checked out Me Undies. I heard they make comfortable underwear. And I'm really picky about underwear.

Anyway, it's a cool site, with lots of choices. I especially liked all the variety of designs for trunks, which are hard to find in general let alone in fun patterns. I also thought it was cool they offer a subscription where you can get 1 (or more) new pairs in fun designs each month automatically.

Oh and I should mention they are comfortable too! Well made and a nice material. I ordered the surfboard ones and the lovestruck, which is the February design of the month.

I also got some cool socks. I figure if I have to dress up for work, might as well wear some fun stuff underneath. It's sort of my little secret (that I am now sharing with all of you).

Why is it such a turn-on, a butch woman in boxer shorts?

I'm dating someone and she was talking about taking her dog out early one morning and running into a neighbor in the elevator. "And there I was in my boxers and T shirt and flip-flops," she said, and I felt this little lurch on the attraction dial, in the right direction.

Why is that?

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I'm a jeans wearing one till summertime and it's cargo shorts all the time.... I wear Nike's seems helping my back cause of the walking I do but T-shirts but when I dress up I have a buttoned up shirts....