8 unusual ways to alter a man's shirt

An outdated blouse or men's shirt is a reason to get rid of it. But for a creative person it is an opportunity to sew a completely new thing or create a bright and unusual accessory.

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Most often, men's shirts are subjected to such alteration, the size of which allows us to sew a full-fledged product from them. But the reluctance to part with your favorite blouse is also a reason for rework.

Men's shirt blouse

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@masha_from_russia_yeah
This is the most popular way of remaking. It is enough to redraw the shelves, back and sleeves to your size and again grind the details.
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One of the options for transforming a men's shirt into a charming jungle blouse in our master class.

Dress from a man's denim shirt

@ tatonika15
If you want something special, then you can alter the shirt in a short summer dress or sew a blouse with a peplum.

We remake and combine

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Those who like to combine different types of fabrics in one product can try to sew a tunic from a piece of a denim shirt and silk,
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or a T-shirt dress, combining a shirt with knitwear.

An original and at the same time very easy to make alteration of two old things will give you one interesting new thing - a pullover with a Basques.

Shirt vest

@dolgova_natalya_murmansk
Or another interesting option - a lightweight vest, decorated with handmade embroidery.

Shirt skirt

@eva_myroniukova
Perhaps the easiest alteration. But even the most elementary idea can be supplemented with creative details if desired.

Shirt or blouse top

An easy-to-translate idea of ​​how to sew a peplum top from a shirt or blouse.

Fashionable Afghan pants or a sexy top tube are sewn in an instant from a classic plaid cowboy.

Kids' things

@bee_and_flowers_c
@uliamurasheva
Well, what daughter would refuse such a new thing - a dress from my father’s shirt! This is so cool. The baby will wear it with pride and undisguised pleasure.

A dress with buttons sewn from an old men's shirt and decorated with a bright print in the form of triangles is simple and charming. Read all the details in our workshop "Children's dress from a shirt."

Dad's shirt, a couple of hours of free time, a sewing machine, a little imagination and a new, unusual skirt for the girl is ready!

Accessories

Original pillows and pillowcases for them, unusual aprons, bags.

Funny pillow

@ tanya2mr

A simple and interesting sewing project to remake a denim shirt into a pillowcase for a decorative pillow in our workshop.

Textile bag

@etc_hm

Original apron

@zhavaronachek

From an old blouse that you have not worn for a long time, you can easily and quickly sew a funny apron.
We also offer to see a selection of patterns from Burda, according to which you can easily turn a beautiful men's shirt into a female piece of clothing.
Material prepared by Julia Dekanova