Megan Nielsen made this pencil skirt from a man’s dress shirt. You can make one, too, with the tutorial she’s written. Get the how-to.
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Megan Nielsen made this pencil skirt from a man’s dress shirt. You can make one, too, with the tutorial she’s written. Get the how-to.
[tags]sewing, tutorial. refashion, shirt, skirt, pencil[/tags]
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.
Sewmarm says
This is chic and you can’t tell it was once a shirt! Also, I guess if you want a short skirt, you should take the shirt from a regular man, but for a longer skirt, you need to find a taller man?