How to Refashion a Men's Shirt

If you surf the web looking for new and exciting4. Apron- An oversize men's shirt can easily
craft ideas, you have likely come across abecome an apron when the edges start to wear.
collection of tutorials on how to refashion a men'sUse another shirt to create an apron with
shirt. Oversize men's shirts especially provide acontrast edging.
great deal of fabric for new projects. You can5. Cuffs- If you have minimal sewing expertise,
learn how to refashion a men's shirt from youryou can likely still make something with the cuffs
man's closet or pick up some used shirts fromoff a men's shirt. Turn them into fashionable cuff
your local thrifty store. To spark your creativity,bracelets, coffee jackets.
here is a collection of ideas on how to refashion a6. Pajamas- Use the comfortable fabric of worn-in
men's shirt.men's shirts to create comfortable pajamas. Make
a fitted camisole and shorts set or a sleep sack
1. Quilt- A men's shirt quilt is my favorite idea forfor a young girl.
how to refashion a men's shirt. This refashion7. Fitted Shirt for Woman- You can find many
project is perfect for a Father's Day gift or afree sewing tutorials to refashion a men's shirt
quilted decoration that your man will love too. Youinto a fitted shirt for a woman. You can make a
will need between 7-12 men's shirts for thisruffle tube top, a peasant blouse or a fitted
project, depending on the size of the shirts andshort-sleeve shirt.
the size of your desired quilt. If you don't have8. Dress- An oversize men's shirt can be
that many in the home, pick up a few more atrefashioned into a cute dress with colorful binding.
your local thrift store. Pick a collection of differentYou can cut-off the sleeves and use for flower
check and stripe shirts for an interesting look. Youembellishments on your girly dress. A smaller
can do simple squares for your quilt or moremen's shirt can be refashioned into a toddler
intricate quilt blocks.dress too.
2. Collars and Capes- Turn a men's dress shirt into9. Skirt- Turn the button down front of a men's
a cute little collar or a warm cape for the coolershirt into a bubble skirt or a fashionable pencil skirt.
months. The collar of a men's shirt can become a10. Shorts and Pants- Make striped shorts for a
really fun embellished necklace. You can also use4T toddler with one XL men's dress shirt. Elastic
the collar and/or cuffs of a men's shirt to addat the waist is an essential addition for kids'
contrast to a woman's shirt.clothing. For a little one, use the sleeves of a large
3. Ruffles- You can use a men's shirt to addshirt to create a pair of pants, with cuffs at the
ruffles to a plain dress or a dress refashionedankles!
from another men's shirt.