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Updated 22/8/2022. I have another men’s shirts sewn from McCalls M6044 in a fabulous watermelons poplin cotton that I bought from Etsy. Mens sewing can be such a challenging task, especially when one is used to sewing for oneself! Hence why I am so excited about sharing this McCalls M6044 pattern review. The shirt I sewed for my husband.

McCalls M6044 Watermelons Shirt

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McCalls M6044 in Watermelons Cotton Poplin. I sewed the yoke on this pattern.
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McCalls M6044 in Watermelons Cotton Poplin. All the seams were faux french seamed.
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McCalls M6044 in Watermelons Cotton Poplin. I patterned matched the pocket.
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McCalls M6044 in Watermelons Cotton Poplin – such a fun shirt.
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McCalls M6044 in Watermelons Cotton Poplin. Cuffs.

McCalls M6044 Video Sewing Tutorial

I was nervous about making him a shirt but his hints were getting harder to ignore. Given how much he helps me with fitting and taking pictures I felt I must try.

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McCalls M6044 in Alexander Henry Poplin Fabric

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Fabric selection

The first issue was fabric. I didn’t see the point in working on a shirt before he had chosen a fabric. When he saw my Butterick B5984 birdy top fabric he loved it so that was that. He used to be a drummer in a rock band so its no surprise that he chose such fabulous fabric for his first me made shirt. The fabric is an Alexander Henry print called La Paloma. AT 100% cotton it is a fun fabric to sew with.

Adjustments to toile

I made a toile of  McCalls M6044 – a versatile men’s shirt pattern. I had to reduce arm length by 1.5″ and took in the side seams about an inch.
I managed to squeeze this shirt out of 1.5m of fabric hence the dodgy upside down birds on the button band.

Sleeve issue

Though I like the 2 piece sleeve it does not have a tower placket ~(will make one next time). The sleeves are flat constructed so this is a quick make plus its very easy to flat fell the armhole. I used flat felled seams thought out even on the sleeves😃😁. I cant say again how much I love flat felled seams on shirts now.

McCalls M6044
McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt
McCalls M6044
McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt – Shaking that booty….
McCalls M6044 - front view
McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt – It really is eye catching…
McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt collar close up
Collar and button band detail – McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt
McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt
McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt Flat felled armhole
McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt
Cuff detail…McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt
McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt
McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt Back View
McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt
Turns out he too has always wanted a jump shot! Without the jumpsuit of course! McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt
McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt
Interior armhole and shoulder – McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt
McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt
McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt – Inside side and sleeve seam flat felled
McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt
McCalls M6044 Mens Shirt – The placket is a simple one
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Carving the turkey is hard work!
McCalls M6044 M6844 M6886
All McCalls Christmas outfits! Fierce!…Rrrrrrr!….On Christmas day 2015 kitted out in mostly me mades

Pictures…not as good as usual fare since I was behind the camera. Still……

He loves it and couldn’t wait to wear it to work. They have dress down Fridays and he won The Most Awesome Shirt award for this shirt!

Verdict – The Best Mens Shirt Sewing Pattern is McCalls M6044!

From my perspective he wore it and I uncovered another undisputed fact: “You look damn good, lover.

It also happens to be extremely comfortable.” came the reply.

So yes I will be making him more. Its a great shirt pattern that is easy to make.

I have since made a wickedly quirky storm trooper Star Wars one here.

I am happy with my selfless sewing. Have you done any selfless sewing recently?