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Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how she refashioned a men’s button up shirt into a peplum shirt for herself. She gives it a slimmer fit through the top and sleeves, but uses the full width of the shirt at… Read more ... 
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how she refashioned a men’s dress shirt into this feminine blouse. She turned the shirt around, so the buttons now go down the back. Add a lace overlay and a rounded collar, and you’ve… Read more ... 
Stacey from One Owl Obsessed Oddity guest blogs in the Little Sister series at Max California with a tutorial showing how she turned a women’s t-shirt into a pinafore for a toddler girl. Go to her tutorial.
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Kirstin from Kojo Designs shows how you can make this strapless drop waist beach dress. Easy, breezy, and perfect for beachy wear! If a trip to the beach isn’t in your near future, this would also make a nice cover… Read more ... 
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she refashioned a simple button down shirt (women’s size) into a cute little gathered top for her daughter. Get the tute.
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Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she turned two thrifted button-down shirts (men’s) into one super sweet dress for a little girl. She calls it her Dandelion Dress and it has a contrast apron sewn into the front, and… Read more ... 
Christie from Joyfoolery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to resize a man’s button down shirt into one that will fit a child. This is such a great idea!! Men’s button down shirts are easily found at thrift… Read more ... 
Gina Michele shares a tutorial on her blog Crochet Clouds showing how to make her double t-shirt cowl dress. Her clever refashion is made from two men’s t-shirts and requires just a couple of simple seams. Get the tutorial.… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s playdress out with braided straps that criss cross at the back. It’s made from a soft knit fabric, repurposed from… Read more ... 
km17 took two men’s dress shirts and turned them into two tunic dresses for herself. She mixed and matched the pieces so each dress is made up of two different patterns of fabric. And be sure to check out the… Read more ... 
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to transform a man’s dress shirt into a kicky minidress. Get the how-to.
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Ruffled necklines are popular looks in women’s wear right now. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to add a pleated neckline to girl’s shirt. Your daughter can have a shirt with neat neckline details just like mommy’s. … Read more ... 
km-17 shares some of her favorite men’s shirt refasions on Wardrobe Refashion. She has turned men’s dress shirts into several styles of women’s blouses. Her attention to detail gives the menswear a delicate, feminine edge. Go to Wardrobe Refashion … Read more ... 
Holy Craft has the how-to for making this women’s tiered ruffle skirt. If you’ve got two old t-shirts and a bit of elastic, you’ve got what you need to make one. Go to the tutorial.
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Cut Out + Keep user carlyjcais shows how to turn 2 men’s dress shirts into one babydoll dress. The ruffled hem and the tie straps adds a feminine touch. Judging from the picture, this looks like it’s a fairly short… Read more ... 
