This vintage Big Mac chambray shirt is a wearable collage of mid-century American leisure — hand chainstitched with playful athletic motifs across both front and back. Made from selvedge cotton in a classic medium-blue chambray, it’s accented with five distinct embroidered scenes: a tennis racket and “LOVE” across one chest, a golfer mid-putt, a red-suited tennis player, a neon-capped cyclist, and on the back, a basketball player shooting a perfect jump shot. The colorwork is crisp and vivid, lending a graphic punch to the garment’s soft, workwear base.

The shirt itself is a true vintage staple, likely produced in the 1960s or early 70s by Big Mac — a JCPenney in-house label known for durable shirting. The selvedge side seams, dual flap chest pockets, and pearlized buttons mark its utilitarian roots, while the chainstitched embroidery elevates it into folk-art territory. A closer look at the button placket and cuffs reveals navy contrast stitching — a subtle yet intentional detail echoing the creativity throughout the piece.

This shirt is best styled as a standout layering piece or statement top. Whether worn oversized or true to size, it channels playful Americana with a hand-touched finish that’s impossible to replicate. A rare, joyfully embellished collectible for lovers of vintage, sport, and stitch.

Measurements (inches, flat lay):
Chest (pit to pit): 21.5"
Length (shoulder to hem): 30.5"
Sleeve (shoulder seam to cuff): 24.25"