Sewing Daydreams - Man's Flannel Shirt to Button Down Skirt Sewing Tutorial

Man’s Flannel Shirt to Button Down Skirt Sewing Tutorial

Sewing Daydreams - Man's Flannel Shirt to Button Down Skirt Sewing Tutorial
The button-down skirt made from my husband’s flannel shirt.
Sewing Daydreams - Man's Flannel Shirt to Button Down Skirt Sewing Tutorial
I added a few pleats or darts in the back of the dress, visible here, to give the skirt more shape.
Sewing Daydreams - Man's Flannel Shirt to Button Down Skirt Sewing Tutorial
The front.
Sewing Daydreams - Man's Flannel Shirt to Button Down Skirt Sewing Tutorial
The back.
Sewing Daydreams - Man's Flannel Shirt to Button Down Skirt Sewing Tutorial
I’m loving the side look of it.
Sewing Daydreams - Man's Flannel Shirt to Button Down Skirt Sewing Tutorial
And it even has pockets!

Man’s Flannel Shirt to Button Down Skirt Sewing Tutorial

Today, another salvage project from some of my husband’s old clothes. I’m going to try and turn one of his long-sleeved shirts into a skirt with pockets and an elastic waistband. I will use the buttons in the front to take it off and on.

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Sewing Daydreams - Floral Summer Tank Sewing Tutorial

Floral Summer Tank Sewing Tutorial

Sewing Daydreams - Floral Summer Tank Sewing Tutorial
The floral summer tank top.
Sewing Daydreams - Floral Summer Tank Sewing Tutorial
The floral summer tank top.
Sewing Daydreams - Floral Summer Tank Sewing Tutorial
Business casual. This is meant to be a piece I can wear to work.
Sewing Daydreams - Floral Summer Tank Sewing Tutorial
The tank from the side. This summer tank is meant to be a layering piece, with wide arm holes for airflow.
Sewing Daydreams - Floral Summer Tank Sewing Tutorial
The tank from the back.

Floral Summer Tank Sewing Tutorial

Today, I’m going to sew a floral summer tank, perfect for layering. I am going to model it after an Amy Winehouse tank that I got in London. I love how it fits and think the same cut would look lovely in a floral print.

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Dress Redesign: Adding a Gathered Layered Hem

Dress Redesign: Adding a Gathered Layered Hem

Dress Redesign: Adding a Gathered Layered Hem
Dress Redesign: Adding a Gathered Layered Hem
Dress Redesign: Adding a Gathered Layered Hem
Dress Redesign: Adding a Gathered Layered Hem

Dress Redesign: Adding a Gathered Layered Hem

My friend gave me a dress his wife was going to donate. I love the fabric, so I am going to redesign the dress. I’ve decided to take it in, shorten the length, and then will layer two gathered hems to the bottom of the dress. This should be fun!

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Sewing Daydreams - Shirt Refashion: Resizing a Long-Sleeved Shirt

Shirt Refashion: Resizing a Long-Sleeved Shirt

Sewing Daydreams - Shirt Refashion: Resizing a Long-Sleeved Shirt
Sewing Daydreams - Shirt Refashion: Resizing a Long-Sleeved Shirt
Sewing Daydreams - Shirt Refashion: Resizing a Long-Sleeved Shirt

Resizing a Long-Sleeved Shirt Sewing Tutorial

Happy Spring everyone! I’m here, feeling idle, and decided to finally resize a shirt that I salvaged from my husband’s clothes donation pile. I’m not going to add anything fancy, but simply resize the shirt.

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