We girls started thinking recently... about men's dress shirts, that is. They come in absolutely every color, lots of different fun prints, and enormous sizes. That means there's a lot of neat fabric there! And if all of that weren't nice enough, men's shirts (often in brand new condition) are a dime a dozen at local thrift stores. So we grabbed our trusty scissors, sewing machine, and tape measure to whip up this fun little number! What do you think?
We cut off the sleeves and hemmed the raw edges to create a kimono-style top. Then we used those sleeves to make the cumberbund. (Oh, did we mention that this shirt was gigantic?) The collar had to go too. Here are some before shots...
Achaia loved this shirt when she saw it... and red looks so nice on her! After we finished fitting the shirt and changing the collar, we cut the hem of the shirt off-- longer in the back, to give it some vintage edge.
Ta-da! She loves it.
Wow how cute! Can you guys provide a step-by-step tutorial to how you did that?
Posted by: Terri Peters | July 30, 2009 at 04:37 PM
Wow! Now it is such a pretty, feminine top!
I agree...a step-by-step tutorial would be lovely!
Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 30, 2009 at 04:48 PM
I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And yes, I want a tutorial!
Posted by: A | July 30, 2009 at 05:17 PM
I LOVE it! You have to put a pattern or how-to up on the blog! Great job!
Posted by: Heather | July 30, 2009 at 05:17 PM
So cute!
Posted by: Amy | July 30, 2009 at 06:35 PM
What a cute, creative idea! If it's possible, a tutorial would be wonderful. I would love to make one (or two or three) of these myself. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Posted by: Carreen | July 30, 2009 at 07:49 PM
This is so cool! Would be willing to make up a tutorial or pattern to do this???
Posted by: Tami | July 31, 2009 at 07:28 AM
Y'all are so creative! Very cute.
Posted by: Bethany | July 31, 2009 at 10:25 AM
REALLY pretty, ladies. I can't wait until I can do things like that.
Posted by: Hannah L. | July 31, 2009 at 02:42 PM
WOW !!!! Fur Out!!!
BIG DADDY
Posted by: Nanny | July 31, 2009 at 08:15 PM
That is such a great idea! You know now that we live in San Antonio, my husband doesn't wear his long sleeve shirts very much anymore. Hmmm.....
Posted by: Jenny | August 2, 2009 at 11:47 AM
I agree - great idea -but it needs a tutorial!!!
wondering how you did the sleeve cumberbund thingie????
Posted by: Just Jenny | August 3, 2009 at 03:52 PM
Very neat idea! I added you to my favorites! I love your blog! So many great ideas!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | August 4, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Fabulous idea!
Posted by: Lindi | August 4, 2009 at 05:13 PM
That is so awesome...and clever!!
Posted by: Barbara | August 8, 2009 at 02:26 AM
Wow! Makes me wish I still had some shirts I gave away.
Posted by: Emily | August 14, 2009 at 04:51 AM
Wow! what a great refashion shirt. from a simple long sleeves. you did a great job.
-mikee
Posted by: wholesale clothing | November 22, 2009 at 06:04 PM