I actually made it late last year but just
got around to showing it.
This is my favorite shirt pattern for Ken so
far. It is a 60's vintage, Butterick 2519. It
fits all the Ken's perfectly.
I took really good care when cutting it
out so that the designs are nicely centered
on the front and back. I have several
of these cut out, the fabric options are
endless. I love making them.
The pants were a different story.
With his shirt on they look fine so I
wasn't inclined to mess with them much,
just added the rubberband belt to keep
them up.
I think maybe the pattern called for an
elastic waist (which I hate) and I just
ignored the instructions, which I do at
times. Instead I found a better pattern
for Ken pants which you saw previously
on Daryl. That is also a vintage pattern,
McCall's 6901. It is a much better fit
(even if they close in back!!!!).
The pants look great with the shirt over it! I used an old pair of Ken pants to make a pattern and have made some pants using old pants of mine for fabric. I put a snap on the back and sewed in a seam in front to make them look like front opening pants. I am not a fan of the elastic waistbands either. BTW, I really like your shirt!
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