Hello Everyone,
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Refashion Runway is over and I had a ton of fun doing it. Thank you to everyone who voted, subscribed, and cheered me on. I met so many wonderful new friends. It was a great experience and I can’t wait to watch Season 2 unfold!
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Here is my latest endeavour. I found this men’s Hawaiian shirt at the “American Way Thrift Store” and fell in love with the print and the colors.
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I love the way the armholes and hemline have totally feminized this once boxy man’s shirt. I always need pretty tops for summer and this will now be a staple for my summer wardrobe. Here I have paired it with black shorts, but it would also go well with denim jeans or even white pants.
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FOLLOW THIS TUTORIAL:
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1) Cut of the sleeves. Turn inside out and make fit changes to the side seams.
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2) Reshape the armhole and sew with 1/4″ topstitch. You can’t see it here but I had to make some darts to keep the armhole from gaping.
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3) Then I changed the hem to the high low style that is popular at the moment. I did this all very quickly within 1 day. Once you have a lot of practice refashioning for yourself you will become very familiar with the shape of you body and how to alter garments to fit. If you are a beginner it takes a lot of practice fitting and refitting. Don’t give up though. It does get easier and it is so rewarding.
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Awesome. I love it. I will have to do that with some of my husbands old shirts. Thanks
Thanks Joanne,
Go for it! You have nothing to lose. If he is not wearing them anyway you have room to experiment.
What a great shirt–you really have an eye for unique and classy plus very on trend. I have done several men’s shirts refashions but I always have to do something with the neck. Looks like this neck fit you well though. Is it rayon? I certainly agree with the more experience the smoother the project goes. And if all goes horribly wrong, the inexpensive price tag is comfort enough. Can’t wait to see you on next try at the next RR contest–I voted for all of your refashions. What a talented bunch of ladies you were in competition with!
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for the lovely comments. This shirt was a men’s XL and made out of a really buttery rayon. I am afraid I will not be on the next RR. There will be a whole new pack of refashionistas. You are right. If it all goes downhill I don’t feel so bad if I paid so little. I agree all of the ladies were wonderfully talented. Have a good one!
This is gorgeous Mary. I love the colours! I have a hawaiian shirt here in stash that I may have to get out!
Thanks Sally. It is very versatile too. Our thrift shops are full of Hawaiian shirts. Many are in great quality fabrics. I have another in my stash made of raw silk and I am still deciding what to do with it.
Mary
That shirt is so pretty you did a great job, I love short in front and longer back… I just got 3 large mens shirts(plain ones though) and wanted to make them into sleeveless. They were only $.50 cents each so will definately give this a try tomorrow, thanks for the inspiration!
You are welcome Darlene,
I will be getting that necklace out to you before the end of the week if you get me your address. Use my gmail address on the contact me part of my blog.
Just wanted to tell you how timely your comment is for me, about persisting with fitting issues. It takes me so long and I have been getting frustrated. It’s helpful to know that it’s all good experience and will eventually become easier.
Your shirt is so cute! I especially like the dark collar with the lighter body, and the narrow shoulder width. It always surprises me how the smaller changes have such an overall large effect.
Glad to know I have helped. Also Jo, take measurements from like shaped garments in your closet. I do that a lot!
Oh, yes! I keep forgetting this! Thank you.
Darling make-over! You’ve made it look much more simple than I am sure it is. You’e also inspired me… thank you!
Thanks Cory,
The hardest part about refashioning is fitting and exact,symmetrical measurements from side to side. You really have to get to know your body and what works for you.
It can be frustrating for anyone who hasn’t had a lot of experience but keep at it! Glad you are inspired.