I’ve got a review and giveaway of Fiona Bell’s book Sewn with Love posted over in our Giveaways section.
Go there now to read the review and enter the giveaway.
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, by Anne Weaver. 3 Comments
I’ve got a review and giveaway of Fiona Bell’s book Sewn with Love posted over in our Giveaways section.
Go there now to read the review and enter the giveaway.
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.
Jan Farrell says
My favorite dress as a child was a red dress with a full skirt and sewn in netting to make it very full. It had rhinestone buttons on the front and glitter on the front. I felt so special when I wore it and just loved to spin and spin. I still love shiny and glittery, fifty years later! Cool book. Would love to win and try out some of the patterns for my seven(!) grandkids.
Susan Fabro says
My favorite childhood outfit was the first communion dress my mom made for me. White with swiss dots, short puffy sleeves and really really short. It was the 70’s!
I still have it today!
Tina says
My favorite outfit as a little girl was a purple polka dotted pant and shirt set, it looked and felt like pajamas, but way cooler! (it was the 80’s) the best part were the stirrups on the legs of the pants that helped keep then tucked in to my sneakers….Miss that outfit, maybe I will make myself another one!