Shoes Nine West ( similar) / Jeans Madewell / Shirt (me – similar) / Jacket J.Crew
As a self-taught seamstress I’ve always loved the billow-y possibility of an old men’s oxford shirt. All the fine detailing of the buttons and sleeves is already manufactured, leaving the tailoring to me. I fell in love with the tie shirt trend this summer is bringing. I found a shirt at TJ Maxx that got some great attention on my Instagram &I was sure I could make with a little digging in my closet ! So save a shirt from the Goodwill bin of your spring savings, to sculpt a forgotten shirt into summer treasure!
Materials
- Old Mens Shirt (~One Size up in Mens)
- Button down shirt/shirt of your own for stencil
- Matching Thread
- Tape Measure
- Sewing Machine
Instructions
step 1: Lay out and press your men’s shirt. You will be be using a women’s button down that fits you as a stencil – making sure to leave the front of the neckline slightly lower (as desired).
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