I really like how my refashioned men’s shirt turned out: I can’t wait for summer so that I can wear this summery shirt!
Men’s Shirt Refashion
The Before
The men’s shirt was way too big and had discolorations at the collar and under the arms, but I liked the blue color and stripes. (Scroll down for the before pic.)
The Pattern
So, I used a top as pattern, cut away the yellow parts and turned the shirt into a cute summer top.
Self-Fabric Bias Binding
I used the sleeves to make self-fabric bias binding to finish the neckline and armscyes.
Back Pleat
The shirt had a back pleat. I liked the detail but the pleat didn’t lay flat. So I unpicked the stitching and altered the back pleat making it more slanting.
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Wow! Such a fabulous idea…it turned out amazing!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at On Mondays We Link-Up 🙂
Sarah
Trendy & Tidy
Thanks! 😀
I did a similar refashion last year and wore it all summer. Such a useful addition to my wardrobe! You have inspired me to look out another old shirt and make another.
Thank you. 😀 I also plan to refashion another shirt: a white one with blue stripes.
Thanks so much for stopping by to share this at #HandmadeMonday 🙂
Omgosh, this is awesome! You did a fantastic job and turned it into something I would totally love to wear this summer. Thanks for the upcycled idea!
Thank you! 😀
Love this idea! Thank you for sharing with us on the Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth! 🙂
Thanks 🙂
Clever idea to use the sleeves for bias binding. A great refashion, Lina. I’d love you to add your lovely Summer top to our Ongoing Reusing Shirts and Ties link party…
http://www.threadingmyway.com/2016/07/threading-your-way-reusing-shirts-ties.html
Thank you! 😀 I’ve added it to your link party.
Hi Lina, I’ve featured your fab shirt refashion today…
Thanks for featuring me! 😀