I love your video, as it shows you using hand stitching, which makes it even more rustic and outdoorsy😍😁, instead of machine sewn.

Hi Gary; 1. Use either tailor's chalk or even regular blackboard chalk with a fine point on one end for marking. No Sharpies. 2. Use a rotary cutter on a cutting mat if available - you'll get cleaner edges. 3. After cutting the pieces out, use an overlock (serger) machine to finish the raw edges: Borrowed? Thrift stores? etc. 4. Find an old fashioned cast iron "black" Singer straight stitch machine to sew the seams (inside out) or use an overlocker. 5. Avoid modern plastic machines in general. You can top stitch the seams for added strength. 6. Try a heavy machine thread, you don't need waxed linen. Use the longest stitch length possible.

Nothing beats wool for warmth.

I always hated sweaters, butt this looks like a cool man shirt for winter. good job.

Good afternoon Gary, What an excellent idea to make the sleeves and the jacket in 1 piece!-I greatly enjoyed your video, but do you have a second video, showing your finished project? as I would love very much to see it😁

good shirt for the winter coming

I made a binocular case out of a old backpack because some how I lost the case then I lost the binoculars but I still have the homemade case lol knowing how to sew can save your bacon im sure your short will turn out fine