Project Restyle: Men's Shirt into a Pretty Skirt
I'm pretty excited about Elsie & Rachel's Project ReStyle going on this year. I participated by making this men's western shirt into a nice summer skirt for myself. It might look a little wonky on the dressform, but that's because I had to pin it to fit that teeny frame. I can't wait to wear it with my newly found Victorian corset cover (with a slip underneath, of course.)!
The process of the transformation was as easy as chopping off the top of the shirt, and taking in the sides of the shirt a little at the top. Last, I added a strip of fabric from the sleeves to the top, adding a button enclosure. I'm not very good at button holes, but I suppose it doesn't matter because it'll just be covered up by a belt. :)
wow. are you serious? this is crazy!
so neat. I'm bookmarking and emailing this link, trust me. I want a mens-shirt-gone skirt!
thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Becca | February 08, 2011 at 06:53 AM
WOW! Love what you've done with it. Beautifully transformed :)
Posted by: shallowmallow | February 08, 2011 at 07:32 AM
thats super cute. maybe a diy step to show how?
leigh
Posted by: leigh morris | February 08, 2011 at 07:39 AM
Brilliant! Looks perfect for summer :)
Posted by: Alessia | February 08, 2011 at 07:43 AM
wow! what a clever idea!
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Posted by: Elena | February 08, 2011 at 08:02 AM
aa perfectt.Like it
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Posted by: çiğdem yıldırım | February 08, 2011 at 08:10 AM
i love this! i'm interested to see a picture of it from the back...
Posted by: janis | February 08, 2011 at 08:14 AM
that is so cool...would love a more detailed tutorial...pretty please. You always have such good ideas!!
Posted by: Amber Lee D. | February 08, 2011 at 08:49 AM
Aw, it's lovely! x
Posted by: Sana | February 08, 2011 at 09:17 AM
Adorable!
Posted by: Marcia Furman | February 08, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Too cute! I want to try this in time for Spring. Thanks the for the inspiration!
Yours,
Ashley
Posted by: Ashley Reynolds | February 08, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Absolutely perfect! What a good idea.
Posted by: Amy Morby | February 08, 2011 at 11:44 AM
my gosh! this is GENIUS!! i love love love love this!!!
Posted by: Laura | February 08, 2011 at 12:08 PM
Amanda this is amazingly awesome I love it. I would totally wear it. thank you for sharing htis. I'd like to see more of this too.
Posted by: zelina | February 08, 2011 at 12:11 PM
very cute. i also just love the workspace background. so colorful- it makes for nice photos.
Posted by: courtney | February 08, 2011 at 12:15 PM
It IS the perfect summer skirt. I Love it!...now if I only had a waist. Sigh.
Posted by: jeny | February 08, 2011 at 12:30 PM
This is adorable! I might have to make one too! thanks for sharing miss.
Posted by: grace | February 08, 2011 at 01:44 PM
Ohhh this is adorable! I may just have to try my hand at sewing more than a hem!
Ayesha x
Posted by: A Little Brighter | February 08, 2011 at 03:02 PM
This is awesome! I've done this once before kind of but I didn't have a sewing machine so it was just kind of wonky. Now I really want to try again!
Posted by: Delightfully Tacky | February 08, 2011 at 03:03 PM
Amanda, you have done such a great job with this, it's too cute and you are going to look fab in it!
Posted by: Alexa | February 08, 2011 at 03:29 PM
love this mandi!
and i want that cream top? is it 'fine and dandy?' ;)
Posted by: lizzy kartchner | February 08, 2011 at 06:07 PM
wow! That's an awesome Idea. I think I'm going to have to try this one. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Amanda | February 08, 2011 at 06:12 PM
Thanks everyone! I don't have "during" photos, but maybe I will do a quick tutorial next time I do this. If I find a bigger men's shirt, I will definitely make an elastic waist because it's easier.
And Liz, I found the top at an antique mall. It's a Victorian corset cover, and I've been keeping my eyes open for one that would fit me, for quite some time! I will have to keep and eye out once again for some smaller ones to put in the shop. :)
Posted by: Mandi | February 08, 2011 at 07:38 PM
Hi nice to meet you! Love your blog and the shirt turned dress, a really great line, looks as though it would be really flattering...
Posted by: Jody Brettkelly | February 08, 2011 at 09:43 PM
Very nice!! I love how creative you are:)
Posted by: Patty | February 08, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Love it. That is really, really cute!
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 08, 2011 at 11:02 PM
Um, hello super cuteness!
Posted by: kim whitten | February 09, 2011 at 12:35 AM
beautiful work! i never would have guessed that it was a shirt in its previous life!
Posted by: katrina | February 09, 2011 at 01:32 AM
oh it looks fantastic...AND the little shirt you have with it so lovely! well done!
Posted by: Lauren | February 09, 2011 at 04:07 AM
Very cute...makes me wish it were spring already!
Posted by: Sue | February 09, 2011 at 02:52 PM
This is *so* lovely, Mandi! I have a plaid shirt in my closet with the sunniest of summer colors on it, and it's a tad too big, and I've meant to make it into a skirt, but haven't yet - you've inspired me! :)
Posted by: Michelle Clement | February 09, 2011 at 04:07 PM
ahh, how did you do this?? I have a 3XL heavy linen shirt I got from a thrift store (amazing pattern) that would make a great skirt, but I can't figure out how to do it!
Posted by: Andrea Thornley | February 09, 2011 at 05:23 PM
LOVE this! And I am also in complete and utter love with your blog them - it's stunning :D
Posted by: Claudia | February 09, 2011 at 10:06 PM
jaw-droppingly cute...nice work! wonder if I could do it...
Posted by: sara | February 10, 2011 at 01:39 AM
Could you maybe even turn the arms inside out for pockets? I'm going to try this at the shop this afternoon Mandi - thanks for the inspo. This is a perfect spring diy.
Posted by: Jill / Lune | February 10, 2011 at 08:42 AM
I don't know how you did it, but you did it and really really really well.
Posted by: Victoria / Justice Pirate | February 10, 2011 at 01:11 PM
I absolutely love this! So creative :D
Posted by: Elora | February 11, 2011 at 06:31 PM
This is AWESOME! It has such a vintage feel too it.
Posted by: agy | February 15, 2011 at 07:58 AM
***I featured this on my "weekly surf" this week!
thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: chelsea | February 18, 2011 at 03:31 PM
I would wear that all summer long. So adorable!!
Posted by: Meghan | February 20, 2011 at 03:04 PM
I love it!
The mister just cleared out a bag of his shirts for me to craft when we moved house.. I was at a bit of a loss as to what to do with them all, I want to turn one or two into dresses, but hadn't even thought to make one into a skirt!
Will definitely give this a try!
Thanks!!
Posted by: caz | February 21, 2011 at 08:04 AM
Just discovered this post, all I can say is my boyfriend had better watch out for his work shirts! I love this idea :).
Posted by: Lizzy | March 23, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Good I have interest in it....
This post is very informative and useful.. :)
Posted by: Mens Shirts | May 26, 2011 at 06:56 AM
haha, looks better as a skirt! Not a fan of it, shirt style, myself...
Posted by: flooring phoenix | August 09, 2011 at 12:58 AM