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How to turn a large button down shirt into a fitted casual dress.
In this tutorial I will walk you through how I transformed a XXXL thrifted mens shirt into a dress that I can wear out to lunch or work. I hope you like the video. Please like and subscribe if you do!
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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
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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!