In addition to defining your waistline, or the very practical purpose of keeping your pants up, a belt can add a pop of color or pattern to an outfit. Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest shares a tutorial at A Beautiful Mess showing how you can make your own fabric belt. When you make it yourself, you can choose exactly the fabric and the buckle to suit your style. Click the link below to go to her tutorial at A Beautiful Mess: Make Your Own Fabric Belts, by Making Nice in the Midwest [photo from Making Nice in the Midwest on A Beautiful Mess]
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Mens Button up shirt to halter neck dress Tutorial
Are you ready to turn a thrifted men’s button-up shirt into a trendy and chic gathered top? In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the simple steps of transforming an oversized shirt into a fashion-forward garment with drawstring features. It’s a fun and straightforward process that’s perfect for sewists of all skill levels, adding another stylish me-made piece to your wardrobe while also giving new life to pre-loved clothing. Full tutorial including a video can be seen here.
Start by choosing an oversized men’s button-up shirt from your local thrift store or your own wardrobe. Look for a shirt with interesting fabric and patterns that you’d like to showcase in your transformed top.
Becky PS says
Oooooh. These are perfect for my home sewn dresses!