Currently I've been working with denim. It tends to slide under the presser-foot due to the garments weight. I've also been working with the fringe. Way too much hassel.
I lucked out with a Simplicity pattern my second shirt out. The size was close and the cut was good. I added a pocket, ease for shoulder blade pleats and took out some ease in the waist.
I'll be writing a review for this pattern in the next few days.