Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how she organizes her buttons using safety pins or bent paper clips to keep like buttons together. Go to her blog to see how she does it.
[photo from Yellow Spool]
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Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how she organizes her buttons using safety pins or bent paper clips to keep like buttons together. Go to her blog to see how she does it.
[photo from Yellow Spool]
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.
De says
That’s how my mother and grandmother did it.