Oliver + S patterns pants patterns use a faux zipper fly rather than a functional zipper fly. Their reasoning is that the functional zipper fly takes more work to make, and most kids would rather just slide on a pair of elastic waist pants than mess with zipping them up. But if you want to make a functional fly using their pants pattern, there’s a tutorial on their blog showing how to do that. This will work with any faux fly pants pattern, not just the Oliver + S ones. Go to the Oliver + S blog to see how to make the zipper fly.
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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.
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