Men’s Shirt ReFashion!
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Published 2023-08-12
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0:00 Intro
0:30 Planning
1:16 Marking
2:58 Cutting
5:23 Taking in the Sides
5:48 Adding a Bust Dart
9:30 The Pocket
12:30 Adding Slits
14:11 Adding a Dart to the Back
17:44 Setting the Sleeves
20:37 Done!
All Comments (21)
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Thank you for saying, "lives are not at stake here." Really put my perfectionist leanings into perspective! 😄
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Wow! Putting in a dart , reshaping the cap of the sleeve and taking in the sides really made the fit more feminine! Very insightful!!! 5 stars for this up cycle!!!
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This is so fabulous! I'm kind of over the men's shirt refashions that essentially treat them as fabric and turn them into something that I would never wear. This, however, is so helpful for thinking about how to turn a too-big shirt into a more fitted blouse. Thank you so much!
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It took me a minute to figure out what you were doing to reshape the back but when you did it, wow! What a great way to hide a "dart". I love the fabric that mens' shirts are made from...often easy care and always looks crisp.
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Thank you for this. I love all your videos, but as I’m six foot tall, I’ve always been drawn to men’s shirts. I’m going to try one of these. You are so easy to follow along with. Absolutely the best.
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Catherine - what a great community you're building here! Everyone is so positive and helpful. I've bought some men's shirts to upcycle. A lot of people make them into dresses, but I'm not into the micro minis, lol. These techniques should work better for me.😊 (Though I'd like to see your take on making them into a dress.)
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OMG...talk about useful information. You are amazing Catherine. And again I gotta compliment you on your delivery.
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Oh my goodness. So much information in this video. I will need to rewatch this video quite a few times. 😉♥️
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A wonderful lesson, Catherine! The adjustment at the back yolk is so cool and I love the box pleat on the armhole- I can’t wait to try this kind of upcycle!
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Fantastic! You're fearless with those scissors, LOL.
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What a great idea to save a good quality men’s shirt
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This is so nice...love hearing your thought process and appreciate the visual instructions. Looks like a very classy tunic, just lovely.
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beautiful idea....I am always at the thrift shop...but never did look at men's shirts for me.....Now I will have to try this ! Thank you !
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In the 1990's had taken a princess seam pattern that fit well and modified it to convert men's shirts into women's. Opened the side seams all the way to the cuff or placket, depending on the style of shirt then layed the shirt out flat. Layed the pattern, which had the seam allowance removed for the collar and button placket. Then cut to the shape of the pattern. The side seam pattern was repeated, lining up the pattern pieces with the shoulder seam. Then the sleeve pattern was lined up with the cuff and the sleeve trimmed to the pattern. When sewing, made sure to line up the shoulder seam and sew top down on the front, then top down on the back. Liked making French seams since hadn't learned the flat felled seam technique. Then attach sleeve and side slits basically the way you did. Saved HOURS of construction time not having to make collars, cuffs and buttons! This video is an inspiration to make a new pattern for this gramma bod and go back to what is successful! Thank you!
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New Subscriber - you are such an AWESOME TEACHER!! In case no one ever told you before, your voice is perfect to listen to all day long, you explain things so well, and show every part that really teaches well. Thank you - great tutorial.
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This is what I've been looking for. I have TONS of men's button downs to upcycle. If you think of more styles, I would LOVE to see more❤
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👏 👏 👏 Love this tailored feminine look.
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Hi Catherine! Your new shirt looks absolutely fabulous. It is amazing how you were able to accomplish a remake that turned out to look so beautifully feminine, stylish, modern and classic, while demonstrating outcomes that are typical of professional designers, high-end/expensive brand names that typify quality apparel. You listed a few of these outcomes, but missed one that my mother (who was an excellent seamstress) truly appreciated. You matched the linear stripes of the pocket to those in the underlying garment where it was placed. 🏆✨
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That looks fantastic! I wouldn't even have known where to start. I learn so much from your videos. Thank you!
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Success, the armhole and sleeve dart was epic tutorial ❤️❤️❤️
