The winner of A History of the Paper Pattern Industry by Joy Spanabel Emery (read my review here) is…. Commenter # 21, Emma Smith, who said: “I love the 1930?s with the era of film stars and the glamour of the bias cut clothes. I was lucky enough to go to a museum in Worthing last week where the curator allowed us to look through his archives and examine lots of garments. it was a wonderful experience and was interesting to see the pattern cutting and construction techniques they used.” Congratulations, Emma!!
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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.
Emma Smith says
Thank you so much, I can’t wait to get my copy.
Becky says
Congrats on winning the book Emma! I just today saw it was out because of a different contest, and was looking for reviews and maybe a sneak peek inside.:)
Hope you enjoy it! 🙂