Beginner friendly tutorial on how to upcycle a men's shirt into an easy to sew peasant top with elastic at the neckline and sleeves.
CHAPTERS
0:00 intro
0:43 step 1: cut the shirt
2:41 step 2: sew the center seam
3:37 step 3: sew the neckline
7:15 step 4: sew the sleeves
8:46 step 5: sew the hem
9:30 the final result
The House of Re: Spreading the word of the 3Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) one video at a time.
CREDITS:
MUSIC: Strolling Through by Silent Partner
INSPIRATION: Scoopneck Puff-Sleeve Top by Madewell
Beginner friendly tutorial on how to upcycle a men's shirt into an easy to sew peasant top with elastic at the neckline and sleeves.
CHAPTERS
0:00 intro
0:43 step 1: cut the shirt
2:41 step 2: sew the center seam
3:37 step 3: sew the neckline
7:15 step 4: sew the sleeves
8:46 step 5: sew the hem
9:30 the final result
The House of Re: Spreading the word of the 3Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) one video at a time.
CREDITS:
MUSIC: Strolling Through by Silent Partner
INSPIRATION: Scoopneck Puff-Sleeve Top by Madewell
TIP FOR A LARGER BUST:
A man’s shirt is cut with loads more fabric at the back to accommodate him sitting at his desk, and needing a smart neat front.
A woman’s body is much larger at the front and needs the fullness over the bust.
My tip would be to turn the shirt round and use the fuller back as the front and then cut the deep neckline.
The front has had the button placket cut off and a seam which further reduces fullness. Use this as the back of a woman’s blouse.
Hope that makes sense for anyone who finds a larger bust gets no room in a tight top, but baggy at the back.
Maybe the armholes would need to be adjusted too.
Just thought it might be a good idea 😊