Make a Detachable Collar Shirt [For Starched Collars]

[@Vintagebursche]

Thank you for making the geek version of this tutorial! :D And it's pronounced Vintage-Boorshey or something likes this, but I liked your version, too. :)

[@AntiqueMenswear]

Haha, now I will have to geek up on the pronunciation 🤣 Thanks for watching 😁

[@nyatsume1003]

I have a grandad collar shirt with a neckband of 2 cm, is this acceptable…? I know you said 1.5 cm but later in the vid you said that antique shirts neckband tended to be between 1.5-2cm, so I’m assuming at 2 cm they were still able to use starched collars, or no?

[@AntiqueMenswear]

You'll be able to attach them whether they're 3 or 4cm tall, but if the rise of the shirt neckband is higher than the collar stand (height of the collar) then it will look strange. That's the only issue with it!

[@nyatsume1003]

@@AntiqueMenswear ok, thanks! My collars are definitely higher than 2 cm so in that case I should hopefully be alright. Thanks for the tutorial

[@ugthump2753]

I really enjoy seeing the practicalities of historical dress. It somehow makes the people that existed then more real.

[@YountPower]

I have two detachable collars that I made out of modern Wal-Mart shirts, using Vintagebursche's method. My stitching sucks bad, (I ended up whip stitching the first one because I'm used to whip stitching from making Iroquois style mocassins. The second one was a proper back stitch, thank God...) but I'm happy with both of them. I'll have to try your method with future ones, just for variation.

[@jasonwilkie1369]

Hello. The Gentleman’s Gazette gave you a shout-out near the end of their recent video giving a critique of Downton Abbey. I am glad they did, because I am enjoying your outfits, your knowledge and, quite frankly, you are a good-looking guy. You have a new subscriber. 🙂

[@hu3bman]

Same. I noticed that really underrated shout out👏

[@TheoTheTimeTravelingMagician]

@@hu3bmanhe writes for them on occasion

[@albertobaranao8532]

I Missed the "I still dont have a catchphrase" at the end of the video. Anyway, great work! Someday I will try the wonderful world of destachable collars.

[@jazzman1626]

Excellent video! You did a very good job on that shirt. My dad used to describe a well dressed man as wearing “a collar and tie”. I used to think “you mean a shirt and tie. The collars are part of the shirt” It didn’t occur to me for a while, until I came across collars and studs in a drawer, that he referred to detachable collars. He was an Edwardian baby, so he was brought up seeing that style of clothing.

[@antoniklimko3219]

Great episode! Will you do simillar episode about converting modern shirt with detachable cuffs?

[@cecilyerker]

Jesus Christ dude, warn me next time you teleport into the frame!

[@AntiqueMenswear]

Materialising at a venue near you! 🤣🤣

[@markgreene1382]

I'm not understanding the process for when you fold the shirt collar down and you iron it and then begin the sewing process. The collar on both ends curves down where the buttonhole is and on the other side where the button that you will remove. So as you begin to sew when you get to the section where the buttonhole is that part curves down and it's shorter on that end. So you will sow that section down right over the button hole. So it seems something else must be done on both ends of the color as your completing the sewing, what is that please.

[@moixdollASMR]

the pink goes so well with the brown suspenders love how u match clothes

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

where can you buy detachable collars?

[@keithhagler502]

amazondrygoods.com

[@AntiqueMenswear]

Darcy clothing, Amazon Dry goods, RJW shirts are all good places!

[@howler1579]

Ok, now I'm going to go buy a load of second hand shirts. Thanks!

[@brownbeaner8005]

How about the cuffs?

[@brucetidwell7715]

I probably thought of this because I do sew clothes and costumes, although shirts are much cheaper to buy. If you are opening up the collar, as you do, it would be much easier to make the button hole and back pocket before you sew it all up. Leaving the vertical side stitching until the end, of course.

[@soumyadeepsarkar8320]

How to make the collar? Please reply, sir. I can't order these collars from where I live. Please guide me as to how to make these collars.

[@sandromatthiouz7413]

I was really expecting that video, really enjoyed it. However, my method is nigher than Niklas' one... My shirts always had a narrow collar band. I also add a pocket in the front, I didn't know it was in a way historic; it is really more confortable, but it also stabilizes the stud. The first collars I sewed had slightly asymmetric button holes and my stud was rolling. Moreover, some of my studs got some rust because of sweat during summer, the pocket keeps them in perfect condition.

[@hu3bman]

I came here from Vintagebursche

[@greatwood9127]

have you ever altered a modern cut suit to mimic the eduardian era suits? I ask because i'm actually interested in 1890's to 1910 amercan western wear. same thing you do with period cowboy hat holster and pistol and cowboy boots. thanks

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

I imagine actual victorian strip teases took way longer. "Let's go." "Go? Now? She's almost down to her petticoats."

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

Okay let's say you've obtained one of those grandpa shirts or whatever they're called. If you want to use the collar obviously you'll still need the stud pocket at the rear. But couldn't you just use the button for the front? The one that comes on the shirt. Couldn't that go through the collar hole and keep it in place? Or will this not work?

[@flamenice3055]

I might use this whenever I buy a white tie evening shirt because I looked for a one with a detachable collar and I can’t find one. Hopefully it works out

[@mhkuntug]

Thank you friendly ghost from the 1900's! You don't believe he is a ghost? Check this out 00:00

[@Yellow_Devil_]

Do you think one could simply add a button on the back of the neckband, instead of cutting a buttonhole there? This way they'd only have to use the stud on the front.

[@cartd579]

Thank you for this wonderful series. I am having a hard time finding the collars. Can you suggest some stores... Please let me know where to find the collars...

[@sandervdbrink84]

Another great video, thanks!

[@theodorevogel9758]

How would you execute this on cuffs ? I am assuming you can’t just take out the entire cuff because there will be no support for the detachable cuff.

[@AntiqueMenswear]

You would just do the same process! I do the same thing to attached cuffs!!

[@jameshendo128]

OH MY GOD! THIS IS WHAT I DO! Well..... I just cut the shirt collar off and don't fix the seem as no one's going to see me without the stiff collar... ...and I kind of just cut the button off and poke holes for the studs with my scissors - aint nobody got time to make buttonholes... ...and I'm still yet to put on tie-loops to all my shirts.... Great, now I feel bad about my shirts. On a side note: I have a stack of period collars, but I don't like wearing the originals all the time. Is there a way to convert normal shirt collars to detachable ones, like winged, imperial, and etc?

[@heinzguderianbutmoreyounge9659]

Its almost impossible,buy a proper one for his own job of course

[@weird-core]

Thanks man!

[@noneofyourbusiness6269]

Do a video on old times pocket watch fobs and ribbons young man

[@michaelt312]

Long time since you've posted. Hope all is well.

[@mm-yt8sf]

oh wow i didn't realize other people saw the strip tease angle too. it did cross my mind that it might be fun to watch your videos on fast forward without sound. oh wait a second...i just remembered they do have a setting for playback speed (which i've never used...) :-D

[@AntiqueMenswear]

It really wasn't my intention :(

[@mm-yt8sf]

@@AntiqueMenswear well, i do like to hear the info you give too :-D it got me thinking of how unexpected side effects can just pop up. i noticed if i'm pulling up or down my trousers in semi public because i'm wearing gym or swim clothes underneath, i actually feel briefly more awkward pulling them up. i think...because if my motion catches someone's eye and they look, all they'll see is someone zipping up and think "what just went on there?" but if they see someone unzipping, then in the next second they'll see that it's just a costume change with nothing scandalous :-D well, that's my theory at least. hope you're doing well, and i hope it's not toooo hot/humid over there in japan! o/

[@mother3crazy]

Forgive me but there is something rather off about this gentleman’s grammar. Is he actually English?

[@AntiqueMenswear]

Elaborate?

[@thetokensaregood1965]

Hey, can i wear a collar clip with a detacable collar?

[@askhowiknow5527]

All craftsmanship aside, there’s just something special about wearing a shirt you’ve modified to your own standards

[@jeffhreid]

Excellent video

[@gooseweasel]

Definitely using this for the production of “The Importance of Being Earnest” I’m costuming. Any chance of a good tutorial on how to make the collars and cuffs themselves? (Or does it already exist and I’m completely missing it lol)

[@suecottle8434]

I've recently found your channel, and am loving your video's. Your tutorials are great, and I love the 'fun facts', and the other interesting people and things you mention - I just need more rabbit holes. And as for the strip-tease ... 🤭 I'm looking forward to further videos. (guess that word shows my age?!)

[@hemiltandel2929]

5:01

[@MusicJamSchauspiel]

„My dexterity and sewing skills suck“ - then proceeds to sew a perfect button hole without a sewing machine.

[@belindajolly7939]

Thankyou for your video. Ive sewn a cricket style vest, pants ,coat, hats was stumped on collar

[@niveklean22]

I really like your videos. Especially this video tutorial. The best i have seen. Would be very helpful if you made videos on how to identify true vintage suits, ties, shirts, etc.

[@RianShafer]

Very nice!

[@kenarcher2292]

When finding vintage collars in antique shops, thy are quite yellowed and starched. What is the process to make them "sparkling" white and stiff again?

[@jacquiethomas8688]

Hi, excellent video. I am going to sew a silk blouse and create a collar that detaches for cleaning. Thank you!

[@dylanmedley824]

i feel like the easiest way would be to buy a stud looking button and change the top button and sew one on the back then you can just swap collars and never have to stud it

[@michaelbell3952]

That's a very good looking fabric for that price range! How much was that shirt?

[@polkadot8788]

How do you pick the right shape detachable collar for the right occasion?

[@dandymillennial7657]

I just cut the collar and thats all hahaha.

[@chrisdavies5253]

Same here

[@rinshita1395]

Looking forward for a detachable cuff video

[@bioskahabinivous9906]

10:29 there is a blurry picture in the background

[@AntiqueMenswear]

Yes, it's a picture of someone that I forgot I'd put up there whilst cleaning.