This is my first Simon shirt, with a lengthy documentation of what went well and what will change next time:
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Hi there, this is an impressive first! Chapeau! I have one question, though, if I may nitpick: The yoke seems to ride up a little because of the suspenders [see pictures in the linked blog post]. Is there anything to do about that? Anyway, I like your style! .)
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LOVE the color! Great choice on those buttons, too
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It looks fantastic, and I enjoyed reading about the journey in your blog post.
Thanks for sharing and the kind words 
I really cannot thank you enough! This is a great project, web site, editor, pattern collection, documentation, forum. etc. The entry is really easy, just a few clicks, and I could play with the pattern! Freesewing is definitely one reason I started to sew now, when I found it. I’ve been planning to make my own shirts for years, because I wasn’t satisfied with anything off the shelf.
One unexpected but rather important (for me) advantage is to now be able to have clothing without any plastic in it. The thread I use is plastic free (currently silk). The first shirt has plastic-based interfacing still, but my spouse found some linen at an antique shop that looks suitable, and I’ll try that next.
And I’m already planning trousers and more…
I also enjoyed your video series on making shoes.
Also thanks to everyone who’s helping here!
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