French darts added to the front and back would really give this dress an upscale look. Some interfacing to the belt, would add a more finished look, too. Great idea for an easy project!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Those are great ideas. I think I might do another version of this dress with slightly better fitting finishes in the future.

@liriapikouni7606

Жыл бұрын

Qq

I loved how you made sure to teach everyone how to make sure that the right sleeve got put back on the right side. Nothing is more frustrating than to think you are all done only to find out that the cuffs were facing the inside instead of out of the sleeve. 👍🏼😉😎GREAT JOB, LOVED IT! It turned out adorable! I’ve even seen tutorials that didn’t even include the shoulders and how to get them sized down properly.

@RefashioningWithRachel

5 ай бұрын

Lol! I've put on the wrong sleeve so many times. Very frustrating. But also not such a big deal because nobody would notice something like that. Thank you for watching and I'm so glad you like the video!

This is the BEST mans shirt remake!!!

@RefashioningWithRachel

8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you think so!

@rendaowe

5 ай бұрын

I thought so as well, she really covered some important information that I’VE see being left out of other’s tutorials. Great job.!

I really think this is brilliant. Thanks for showing how easy it is. Can't wait to try it, and also to see what else you have in store. Good luck.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Fantastic! Even if you hit the half-price sale week at a popular craft/sewing store, the fabric for that dress would cost plenty. What a great idea to find fabric for so much less that's already half made. I'd like to see patch pockets on this dress. I need pockets for phone, etc. even around the house.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Ай бұрын

I love the idea of adding pockets! And I'm so glad you like the video. I usually get my thrifted shirts during the day of the week sale when they cost $1.99. A lot of the shirts are nice cotton or linen. And much cheaper than a yard or two of fabric. Plus, it is nice to make something new out of something that would otherwise be thrown away.

This is so helpful for we women that have nontraditional shaped bodies. thank you so very very much for this I have thought about doing this many many times to accommodate incredibly wide shoulders, I had no idea how to do it in a nice way. 🥰

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And thank you so much for watching!

VERY useful. Watched it twice and started cutting. Worked well. Thank you!

@RefashioningWithRachel

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm so glad it worked out for you!

Best video about shirts transformation so far. Thank you for sharing ❤

@RefashioningWithRachel

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Cool! Easy to follow. Have to try it

@RefashioningWithRachel

Ай бұрын

Thank you far watching!

I love to create my own clothes, and the best thing about today's society, your clothes is going to look better than what most wear today cause their clothes are too big, not matching, or torn up. So kudos to you trying to help someone look better by just doing simple cuts and seems. Professional sewing is overrated for today's dress codes , at least you show how to look decent. ❤❤❤❤

@RefashioningWithRachel

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you found my tutorial helpful.

Really loving that you sewed the entire side including the arm seam. Why don’t we always do that? Also loving the skewer hack. Great video!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Yes, that is usually how I attach sleeves. Way easier.

Love this! Going to try plus add some pockets.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Ай бұрын

Perfect! Send me a pic when it is finished!

Thank you for this tutorial, for me is hard to find shirts that fit me right, this help me to see how I can saw shirts to make them fit better.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Love this! I got some big shirts and want to turn them into sleeveless shirt, like they wore in the 50's. :)

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

That's a good idea. Maybe I will do a video like that next.

@shannonamell7102

Жыл бұрын

@@RefashioningWithRachel That would be amazing :) ♥

@helenwood3199

2 ай бұрын

Use some of the scraps to insert inseam pockets on both sides.

A) I love that music! B) You did a great job on that shirt to dress. More upcycles please 🙂

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

That is my friend's music. He has other music if you are interested in hearing more. His link is in my description.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

And thank you for watching! I'm glad you liked the video!

Now that is an absolutely fantastic redesign !! Thank you for sharing this.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

Maybe the back could have benefited from elastic so as to draw in the area at the small of the back. But, appreciate your taking the time to share how you went about this transformation.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Actually, I like that idea. I want to do a tweak on this idea so maybe I can incorporate your suggestion into the design.

@koletadehart4892

Жыл бұрын

Very nice!!!

@marykirmo

Жыл бұрын

It’s also fairly easy to do a couple small darts.

@SparrowStockwell

Жыл бұрын

I can see it with darts or some elastic, but I also love the easier looser look like Rachel created.

@gg79139

10 ай бұрын

Great idea! I put in small darts

Most of the restyle shirts are full of ruffles and gathers. I wanted to find something more tailored and this is one I will definitely try!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

I have always wanted to make a shirt- dress; thanks for the easier way to make it. 👍👍 9:07

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!

Very nicely done! Thank you for sharing this fantastic idea.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@beverleybarnes5656

Жыл бұрын

​@@RefashioningWithRachel Thanks for the timely video. Before watching it I was already planning tomorrow's visit to a thrift store where every piece of clothing is two dollars, to buy a cotton or linen shirt for repurposing as a summer nightdress. Your pattern is perfect for this.

Your pin cushion is like a dead mouse😸😸😸I like it.

@ArlenePMCM

Жыл бұрын

I love it! Wonder what it's made of, it sort of looks like a scouring-pad material.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Lol. Yes, I tried to make a voodoo doll, and it turned out so ugly that it's cute!

Great tutorial- thanks!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Amazing. You make it look so easy!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very nice job but I think you could have added darts in the back to take up the extra fabric.

@RefashioningWithRachel

11 ай бұрын

Great idea!

Fantastic refashion, and really nice clear instructions 👍 Thank you so much for sharing this video 🙏☺

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

This is great! I like the idea and the music as well. Cheers from Montréal 🙋🏻‍♀️

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

I kind of messed up my first one because the men's shirt had a regular shoulder, and my shirt had a drop shoulder and I didn't realize at first that it mattered.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Ай бұрын

Ah! Yes, but hopefully, the shirt was just thrifted, so you didn't really waste anything special. And it was fun practice. And you could still do something from the scraps of that shirt. I have a pile of failed projects that I'm planning to cut up and turn into a quilt one of these days. I'm also planning to make a video of ideas for scraps of fabric.

Great job.. maybe just dart the back side a bit.. then perfecto! 🤗😉👍

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

That's a good suggestion. Thank you for watching!

That is so cute... Love your method.🥰

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Beautifully done!👍👍

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

refashion more..... this is great!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I will!

I just found you. This is awesome. Can’t wait til your next video.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Great tutorial 👍🌺🌿🌹☘🌷🌾🌻

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

You did a very good job. Thank you.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

Thank you a lot ❣️ for your tutorial. I want to make this dress and now I wonder where to find a big shirt. 😉

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

I get mine used from thrift stores.

💕 love it

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Than you!

Lindo . Gracias

@RefashioningWithRachel

5 ай бұрын

De nada!

Great Tutorial! Thank you!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Awesome! PS your pin cushion is hilarious

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Right?!

Muy bonito, útil y fácil de hacer. Muchas gracias.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Gracias por mirar!

very cute upcycle!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Really cute!! That looks perfect 😍

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

My husband is gone be missing some shirts soon ❤

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Lol! Awesome

@jabeendaya

Жыл бұрын

I’m going to convert all his Donald Trump shirts. Nice fabric.

Well done!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow amazing thanks for sharing 👍

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Amazing, God Bless you

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Than you for watching!

Hello Rachel -- I have watched several of your videos, and have gathered lots of tips for converting a giant man's shirt I have into cute dress -- thanks! But the shirt i have has a giant stiff collar I need to cut off completely. Any suggestions among your many video for a new neckline? Maybe a V, or a circle. I could bias hem the cut-out, but something to watch would be great. If not, no biggie. I'm enjoying watching your videos and collecting the various instructions I need to get the dress I have in my mind. thanks again for your tutorials!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Ай бұрын

Yes, I would recommend cutting out the collar and then wrapping the raw edges with bias tape. I plan to do a sundress with this neckline in one of my next videos. Thank you so much for watching so many of my videos!

@AlHoff

Ай бұрын

@@RefashioningWithRachel thanks for your prompt reply!

Cute! It turned out nice 👌

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Aqui nesse caso é bem assento pois já fiz mais tem casos fora do normal

Lovely ❤

@RefashioningWithRachel

7 ай бұрын

Thank you. 😊

Clever

Great job👍👍👍👍👍👍

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Gràcies per aquest tutorial pràctic i profitós. Salutacions cordials des de Catalunya.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching from Catalonia!!!

Please stop that annoying repetitive background noise!!! Your voice is lovely but ruins your video!!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Noted

@sharonlalli1414

Жыл бұрын

Had to quit watching because of background noise.

@gg79139

Жыл бұрын

I agree. It is so unnecessary.

@sarahelliott2046

10 ай бұрын

So angry

@gg79139

10 ай бұрын

I’ve tried this. Didn’t really work as well as your example, but, got the shirt at a thrift store so was only out $5. The sleeves and side seam were a bit wonky, but I’ll try again! I am an experienced seamstress used to working with patterns, so, adjusting to this manner of stitching is a bit of a trick. (PS: have to agree with others posting here, the background noise is very annoying)

I love it. So cute.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

love! What if we wanted to do short sleeves ? I’m still new 😅❤

@RefashioningWithRachel

3 ай бұрын

Yay! Just cut off the ends of the sleeves and hem them!

Cool idea

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

If you sewed through the cuffs, how did you unbutton to turn them back on the reveal?

@RefashioningWithRachel

2 ай бұрын

Nice question. I sewed through the cuffs along the underarm seem line which is a few inches away from the button placket. If you look at any button-down shirt and pinch in a little bit of the cuff right where the seem line is, you will see it does not affect the buttons. But you will end up with a seem in the cuff. Which is fine if you sew carefully and make sure the ends line up. Also, finish off the raw edges and stich them down on the inside of the cuff.

Great Job!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

So beautiful ❤️

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thank you for your video! That was easy, wasn't it. I'll try with a dress of mine, thats lot too big for me. Hope I can do it as you did.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Good luck! I'm glad you liked the video!

So cute!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Than you!

Отлично, но пояс не нужен, для дома и так свободно хорошо!

Nice

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Fantastic!❤

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😄

Hi, where did you find the tool to pull the tie right side out? Great video!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

That is a loop turner hook.

Super cute

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Would be really cute with some black leggings

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

That's true!

I like it as it is but yes having French dart would be better specially at the back.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

That's a good idea.

Quedo padrisisisisima

Fantastic

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀!

Grazie mille.

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Prego!!

Nice!🎉❤

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very cute

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

I need a video to make a knit shirt from and xL to a medium in the shoulders!!!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Good idea!

👏 очень красиво получилось 🌟

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@user-vu2zc8zm9x

Жыл бұрын

Самый простой , без заморочек путь переделки !!!

Top.

@RefashioningWithRachel

4 ай бұрын

Xoxoxo

Felicitări,foarte frumoasa !!!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You are good❤❤❤

@RefashioningWithRachel

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great content 👌 ❤

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

I just subscribed 😊

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for sharing

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

شكراً لك سيدتي 💐❤️💐

the cuffs look they were sewn together in the repurposing but at the end it looked like they still had the button fastening?

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I just sewed right through the cuffs. So now there is seem through the cuffs, but you barely notice it, and you get to keep all the original cuff details.

Thank you🌸

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Perfect❤

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Oh1 Boy! Now I am free, I will do it. You, adorable, create a moster. I willsewing all....

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

I’m so confused how you riled the sleeves after cutting off the buttons?

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

I do not understand your question. I did not cut off any buttons.

Cara mengecilkan baju yang bagus,Vidio anda luar biasa❤️👍

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@RefashioningWithRachel

10 ай бұрын

Xoxoxo!

Thank you so much 🌻🌻🌻🧵🧵🧵

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

So far it does work for me at all, canot align the sleeve thing😢

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

You might want to try to look up a "set in sleeve" tutorial for more detailed instructions.

@suzysandor3131

Жыл бұрын

Thank u, Could u tell me where it is?

Nice job! I repurpose a lot of my clothes too…do you have a serger? I just sew the edges with the machine cross stitch but doesn’t really look as seamless..😀

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

I do have a serger. It makes a nice finish but a zit zag stitch does almost the same thing. And nobody is going to see the finished seems anyway. Thank you for watching my video!

@marymendoza3351

Жыл бұрын

@@RefashioningWithRachel lol yes good point but I’m a perfectionist, also I just worry it won’t stay as tight too by doing the zig zag method thank you

Платье как платье. В клеточку.

Thanks much

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

A big bubble on the back. Should have made darts)) But on the whole a great idea))

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I love these shirtdresses - but I find it difficult to manage the very stiff collar and cuffs, that you get from men's shirts. I don't see any easy way out of that problem?! Any ideas, folks, please?

@TheBaumcm

Жыл бұрын

Do you mean stitching through or accommodating the thickness of fabric? If the former, you up can try a heavier weight needle, like a denim needle, if the latter, you can use a small button or something similar to help keep the presser foot even.

@carolinevidemark8564

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBaumcm No, I mean when wearing the dress. But of course, once in a while you find a shirt that's both biiig AND more informal :-) Good suggestions, tho, thank you :-)

Genial!👏👏

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

❤❤❤

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The background sound was a little distracting but great tutorial!

@RefashioningWithRachel

Жыл бұрын

Noted! Thanks for watching!