15.1.12

DIY Shirt Dress

Remember this?  Well, that skirt was made from a shirt that was taken from a pile of my dad's old shirts, and so is this dress. There are still a lot more shirts just waiting around to be deconstructed and made into something beautiful. Some of them may even be in your house, so why not try out this tutorial?


Stuff you need:
Large mens shirt
Needle and thread (Sewing machine would be easier)
Dye (optional)

1. Remove the sleeves.


2. Use another sleevless dress or top to measure the size of your armholes and mark. Cut from that mark all the way down on either side.


3. Turn the shirt inside out and sew the sides back together. I dyed my dress yellow because I wanted something brighter. Wear with a belt and you are ready to go!


I quite like the blurriness of this photo just because of how all the colors look together :)



30 comments:

Tasnim said...

the dress is so cool and cute! <3

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Karlajz said...

I like it! Kisses from your follower http://karo-just-me.blogspot.com

Isha said...

The yellow looks fab!
Only if my dad's shirt was that over sized for me!But, a very easy , hassle free DIY!
Keep it up :)

House of Avandan said...

Very nice! The shirt looks good on you.

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Jackie said...

Oooh I like this! Shirt dresses are such a cute look and I like how you belted it. Great DIY!

WOLF359 said...

Looks cute, if only DIY would not always fail when I try them ;)

Unknown said...

You are the QUEEN indeed! Love this!!! Thank you for the sweet comment I hope to inspire daily

xo
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Unknown said...

You are the QUEEN indeed! Love this!!! Thank you for the sweet comment I hope to inspire daily

xo
ejc

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Heather said...

What a fabulous idea!!!! Love this!

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Down This Road said...

so cool! x

a house full of vintage said...

thank you for the comment...love this DIY dress! It's so creative and cute!!:)

JanandJill.com said...

This is such a cool concept and that yellow dress is stunning on you. It's such a bright pretty color. Thanks so much for sharing.

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Kdotorg said...

Wow, you do some really great DIY's! I especially love this vibrant yellow shirt/dress :)
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Ivana said...

This is such a fantastic DIY! Love the bright color!

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Unknown said...

lovely dress!!!!!kisses


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Style Servings said...

Wow, the end result is amazing! Great DIY!!!

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Jenna Hughes said...

i think your DIYs are really cool and unique!

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Val - A Cleaner Closet said...

Love it! Can't wait for warmer weather over here. Never too early to start DIYing in preparation, though. :) Thanks for the inspiration!

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Ulia Ali said...

wow u're super talented :) Love this yellow dress!

Bad Joan said...

Love this DIY! Great job!

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Sandra Leiva said...

I like it, looks great! <3

Tania said...

This is such a great ida!! Love this post, so glad I came across your blog, now following :) xx

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Anuschka said...

wow i love this! the colour is gorgeous!

Kassi said...

Love that you dyed it yellow! amazing. I just started learning to sew with a machine - can't wait to get creative!

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Sophia said...

This looks great!!! I'm a massive failure when it comes to diy lol. Great post! <3

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Unknown said...

this looks brill. all i need is somebody who i can nick a shirt from now ;) Xx

lafashionfolie said...

great tutorial thank you!

You're very clever and creative.

Sophie x

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Mexiquer said...

wow you have here a great blog full of cool ideas, I have to try some of them! Thanks so much for your comment on my blog, I really appreciate it :)*

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Anonymous said...

lovely yellow dress

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Megha Sarin said...

You surely are a DIY Queen <3

Love
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