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Plaid Shirt Refit

A man's shirt made better

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/plaid-shirt-refit • Posted by Carissa B.

It's quite easy to create a fun, feminine top from a man's button-up shirt. Watch and see!

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

It's quite easy to create a fun, feminine top from a man's button-up shirt. Watch and see!

Instructions

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    Remove pocket with seam ripper.

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    Cut off sides and sleeves to fit your body.

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    Cut new sleeve cap about 8 inches down from original shoulder seam.

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    Sew new side seams.

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    Switch sleeves (right becomes left and left becomes right). This will put the cuff buttons on the fronts of your arms for a decorative detail. Reattach sleeves to armholes.

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    Cut pocket slightly smaller.

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    Press edges of pocket inward.

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    Reattach to shirt a bit closer to the button band than its original location.

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    Remove extra cuff button with seam ripper.

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    Sew this button halfway up the cuff slit, through both layers, to keep it from gaping when you bend your elbow.