Wednesday, 26 August 2015

Shirt refashion

I have joined in with Portia at The Makery to refashion a mans shirt. My man is a slim Jim so the donated shirt was small but I loved the vibrant green pattern. It had to make something.

 I made a versatile top which can be worn open as a smock over a long sleeved T-shirt. I mean what is the point in making summer clothes with this weather!

I took the flap pockets off the top and moved them to the bottom, threw the flaps in the bin and then made a binding for the neck and sleeves from the original sleeves. I took the scoop hem off and made it short and boxy to the hip. The top yoke is made from thick jersey. 


I also wore it as a summer top, you know if by some miracle the sun comes out...


So there you are, my entry into the Refashioners 2015. Do pop over and look at the other creative projects or even enter yourself. There is a great prize but more importantly that is one less shirt in landfill and one more thing in my wardrobe.

Jo xxxx

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19 comments:

  1. Christina26 August 2015 at 16:47

    I have never refashioned anything! Are you practicing for the next Sewing Bee? You should. xx

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  2. Unknown26 August 2015 at 16:55

    Fab green an a nice job!!!

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  3. Dr Christine Crawley26 August 2015 at 17:17

    Very clever idea:)

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  4. Una26 August 2015 at 17:31

    Food for thought. My hubby gets through a lot of shirts and there is plenty of material in them as he is big. I've been on the lookout for a simple grey top to wear over blouses. I'll check the next shirts he discards to see if I can upcycle them.

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    1. Jo26 August 2015 at 17:56

      Definitely Una, that is a great idea. There is a grey one on The Makery blog to check out. Jo x

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  5. Preeti26 August 2015 at 18:03

    That's a great upcycled piece!! You are very creative !! :)

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  6. Unknown26 August 2015 at 18:58

    Great refashion.

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  7. Claire@homesweethome201526 August 2015 at 20:21

    Well done, I love it and would buy one! Don't think my sewing skills are up to that, I wish they were :(

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  8. Viola26 August 2015 at 20:36

    What a clever idea of upcycling! I wish I'd be good at sewing. This new shirt suits you well. Viola

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  9. Jo@awholeplotoflove26 August 2015 at 20:48

    What a great idea, love the colour too x

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  10. Dr Susan26 August 2015 at 21:35

    You are so clever! It is a really cute top!

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  11. Melanie27 August 2015 at 07:19

    It's great Jo. You look fabulous in it xx

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  12. Lazy Days & Sundays27 August 2015 at 16:52

    It looks great Jo well done.

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  13. Amy at love made my home27 August 2015 at 20:27

    Great job Jo!!! Looks great on you! xx

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  14. Suegodfrey28 August 2015 at 11:46

    Fab job, looks great x

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  15. Gracie Saylor29 August 2015 at 02:06

    The colors are just right and I think your design is very clever, Jo. As a wedding shower gift a friend took one of her husbands shirts and some pretty rainbow striped material for wrap around pockets and made an apron smock for me that I used for at least 30 years...I may even have it tucked away...or gave it to one of my girls to use...at any rate it was well used, appreciated and a loving reminder of my friend. :)

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  16. Ladybird Diaries29 August 2015 at 07:18

    It's fantasric Jo! You are one talented lady.
    Marianne x

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  17. Meredith29 August 2015 at 13:19

    You are amazing my friend. I love the shirt. Brilliant!
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  18. Gillian Roe1 September 2015 at 22:00

    This I absolutely love! It's so stylish and versatile, and looks great with jeans. Great job. x

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