How to make a dress from a men's shirt?

Probably, in every men's wardrobe there are a couple of shirts that are either out of fashion or are waiting for their “special” occasion. The shirt is a universal thing in the wardrobe of men. From it you can sew a dress, a skirt and even a bag!

Sewing a dress from a men's shirt is not at all difficult, even if you have the slightest idea of ​​sewing in general. Having altered an old men's shirt you receive an excellent, fashionable and, that is much important, a unique dress!

Do not be intimidated in advance of the long process of grueling manual work waiting for you. Sewing will be, but it is so small that turning a shirt into a new product will turn out to be a very exciting activity.

So, for a start we will decide what you need for work. Of course, the main component of the sewing process will be the men's shirt itself, preferably with buttons. Additionally, take another 3-4 buttons. Of course, a needle and thread, a measuring tape, a pen, scissors and pins will also be useful. You can ask someone to help you. It will be easier and more fun.

Let us proceed to the step-by-step instructions for sewing a dress from a men's shirt.

Find an old shirt, if it doesn’t turn out to be one, or you just didn’t want to give it away - don’t get upset beforehand. Many different and, moreover, high-quality shirts can be found in stock shops or second-hand shops. To pick up a shirt of the right size for a dress, fasten its collar with a few buttons under your armpits, so that you have it on your chest. If you are comfortable and never presses anywhere - you have found the “very” shirt! It would be better if the undercuts are not on the shoulders of the shirt, but on the back.

Put on a shirt so that the collar was on the chest, fasten it from behind. If the sleeves are long, you can tie them up behind your back. If you want, you can trim them or leave them as long. Also decide whether you want to leave the collar or better cut it off.

For this stage you will need a “second pair of hands”. Button buttons, pin in the right place sleeves, all of these duties assistant. If you decide to cut the collar - do it now. Now, if the shirt has long sleeves and you also decided to cut them off, do it in such a way that the sleeves are several centimeters intersect behind your back. At this point there will be a clasp. The shirt with a short sleeve, the likelihood that you have to cut them, is very small.

To begin, trim the sleeves, and then reassure and hem gently so that they are not disheveled in the process of socks. It is best to do it on a sewing machine, but it will also look good by hand.

Make loops around the edge of the cropped sleeve. Try to make loops on the entire width of the sleeve. Now it's time to sew buttons on the second sleeve. If you sew a dress for yourself, put it on and ask someone to help you. The assistant must pull off the sleeves behind the back so that the dress does not fall down and does not overly restrain movement. Then he must, through each loop with a pen, mark the place where the buttons will be sewn. Remove the dress, and sew the buttons in the designated place. If you sew a dress for someone, then you will be doing all this work.

The dress is almost ready, you can only shorten its length or make the hem of a semicircle. All is ready! Now you can go and brag to your friends, or do another one.

To sew a denim dress you need, respectively, denim shirt. And all those sewing supplies that used to sew a simple dress. You will also need fabric on the bottom of the dress.

Split up the sleeves at the shirt, then decide on the height of the waist of the dress. Cut off the unnecessary part of the shirt. Then sew the fabric to the rest of the shirt. That's it, the dress is ready!

Now let's see how to make a baby dress from a men's shirt. If you decide to sew a dress from your husband's shirt for your daughter, or some other shirt, be prepared that you will have quite a lot of sewing. But the result is worth it.

To sew a dress you need a men's shirt. It will be better if you take a light shirt or with bright drawings. Sewing accessories and the pattern of the model you like the dress also come in handy. In principle, the pattern for sewing can be applied the same as for an adult dress. But let's consider the version of a dress with sleeves.

For starters otpite sleeves and collar along the shoulder line. Then attach the pattern and transfer it to the material, then cut. Cut off the sleeves will also be useful to us. Cut them in half, turn the upper parts inside out and transfer the pattern of the sleeve onto them (from the top of the sleeve of the shirt it will turn out to be a flashlight). Next, fold all parts of the dress and sleeves, sew on a typewriter.

There is an option even easier. Take a big shirt and attach some daughter's dress in the center. Circle the dress, then cut. Sew on parts of the product. You can decorate the dress with different bright bows or appliqués.

• If you want to sew a dress for a business or casual atmosphere, choose a shirt made of cotton or stretch.

• If you want to sew an evening dress, choose silk shirts. They will look perfect at any party.

• You can wear a dress made of a shirt, along with various belts, they will emphasize the waist. This dress will fit shoes with heels and shoes at low speed.

• If the dress is with sleeves - you can wrap them, and to make the image more casual, wrap the sleeves above the elbows. Jewelry, bags will only complete your look and make it unique.