How to upcycle a men's shirt to fit a woman with changing the button placket? (Step-by-step)

Dear Sewing Friends, in this video I would love to share with You one of the ways to resize and upcycle a men's shirt to fit a woman! This is not the easiest upcycle since it has so many moving parts, but it is totally doable and I invite you to choose methods that work for you. Every upcycle is unique and you are the artist behind the sewing machine! Here are more shirt upcycles -
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[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Here are MORE shirt upcycles in this series! Shirt upcycle 1 (purple shirt) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX_Qe5erlsxlbrs Shirt upcycle 2 (blue striped shirt) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWWnp4ScYr2GeJY Shirt upcycle 3 (yellow shirt) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gabRf6Rtf79jgLM

[@maryann1187]

Thank you for addressing the “placket problem”!!!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

You got it :)

[@grat2010]

Perfect timing. I'm planning on upcycling my husband's shirt. But I'm definitely leaving the button placket alone . The extra work seems unnecessary to me. Weird as it sounds, I like that it pays homage to the fact that it used to belong to him.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I don't mind the button placket being where it is either, but since I got so many comments about it - I decided to problem solve it this time. Sometimes what bothers me about the original button plackets is how wide they are, but other than that I don't mind. I don't think it sounds weird, I think there is something special knowing that it was your husband's shirt!

[@grat2010]

You showed some great examples of how to change the placket. This a video I will be saving and referring to often as I "rescued" several of his shirts from the donation pile. The quality of the fabrics was just too good and will save me so much money. Thank you for all your help and ard work!

[@maryfiore1544]

Thank you for your positive and encouraging style. 💕

[@ZachariahThomas1]

The blue trim is really striking! I love that detail! Also thank you, I never would've been so great with the machine without you!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

It is my pleasure and I am so happy that these videos have helped you! I hope you keep enjoying sewing and creating and thank you so, so much for sharing, it makes my heart so happy!

[@jeanetteh6842]

Very pretty and polished.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you, Jeanette!

[@himalaya60]

Bel lavoro! È proprio quello che cercavo per riusare camice da uomo! Grazie!🙏🏼

[@normacooper6377]

Clever and creative! 🎉

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you, Norma! 😊

[@marthaluciagarcia176]

Thank you so much for sharing.

[@imsewblessed1578]

Wow. That was fascinating to watch. The colour is so good on you and perfect fit. 👌🏼😊

[@charmainedejager108]

Really loved this upcycle, your shirt turned out beautifully

[@Denise11Schultz]

This shirt series is amazing. Have you ever seen YT quilter, Kathy Martin, @TheCatBirdQuilts? She makes quilts from Men’s Dress Shirts. Your two channels have a perfect connection, overlapping at this video series. What if we buy a men’s shirt for quilt fabric, but we love the fabric so much we really want to wear it? You have the answer. I hope you two creators can find each other. I will comment on her channel about you too. 😉🙋‍♀️🧵🪡

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thank you so much, Denise! I haven't seen Kathy's channel, but I will sure take a look! Thank you and I hope you enjoy this video

[@victoriahannah1633]

It looks lovely on you. I’d probably have to watch it about 10 times before it all clicked in.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

It takes time to learn new things, totally normal, I do things over and over until it clicks and always have been all my life, I think that rarely something happens from the first try, with social media and fast pace of it I sometimes think we build an illusion that everything supposed to happen quick and easy. I know I am a part of this "problem", but I try to pass down to people what I know along with knowing that it takes time, almost all good things do, but the beautiful thing is that every time goes a little bit faster and easier :)

[@helenharding1397]

Clever redesign, looks so pretty on you.😊

[@susanrussell8195]

I love the dark blue accents. I wasn’t sold on the blue lace trim, but the finish on the collar plus changing the buttons to dark blue instead of white really brought it all together. It looks very high end and not an upcycle at all.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I love when people notice all the little details that went into :) I am with you, at first the blue trim did seem a bit bright, although I really like it, and then I decided to do all blue top stitching, blue rolled hem on the collar and the buttons and I think it brought it together :) thank you, Susan, makes my heart sing when we dive into details :)

[@josiehanley9906]

I loved your tutorial ❤ I think you are a very talented person. Look forward to seeing future videos 💐

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Wow! that blouse is beautiful. I have been wanting some soft feminine blouses to wear with skirts, jumper dresses, dress slacks and jeans. I used to keep at least three (all white) feminine blouses in my wardrobe (when they were still being sold in ladies dress shops). That way I could put together a perfect outfit (in a rush) for almost any event. I have not seen a ladies dress shop in years. You can shave off the top threads of a button hole with an eyebrow razor/bikini line trimmer. That way you can save a bit more of your fabric.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Ooooh, thank you, that's a great tip! This blouse would be great in white or any other neutral color to go with everything, as you mentioned. I am glad you found this inspirational :)

[@InAgatasCottage]

It's absolutely stunning. Your creativity amazes me every time 😊

[@1anita1m]

It came out beautifully. I really like all the options. As for the button placement, it really doesn't bother me. Thank you so much for sharing. Blessings always. 😊

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I am right there with you - doesn't bother me either :) most people won't ever notice and if they do - great, that's a fun topic for the conversation :)

[@annettastewart9028]

Thoughtfully creative indeed ❤🌹👏

[@juanitar.miller5210]

Tips for reconstructing the armhole and sleeve was so timely; I was trying to do that very thing on an upcycle just yesterday! Thank you very much! I love that pretty new blouse❤️!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I am so glad! If you take a look in the description - the purple shirt upcycle goes into great detail about armhole and sleeve :) hope it helps :)

[@juanitar.miller5210]

Thanks❣️

[@nuria.l-l-9827]

I love upcicles!

[@johnettehaines6291]

Cute blouse.

[@ElizabethBarber-tu9ey]

As always, easy to follow instructions. The blouse is lovely!

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Before : Aha...ok..let's see.. After: WHAT??? 🤯 AWESOME!!🤓👍

[@AussieTracy]

I think the ruffle collar really made the shirt look polished and feminine. Thanks so much.

[@Kakkydidit]

I love all all your ideas, but since I'm very overweight, all I have to do is roll up sleeves! I have a lovely shirt with slightly frayed cuffs and collar, but think I'll round the neckline and face with bias binding, shorten the body and add some fisheye darts. I may keep some of the cuff's tower placket and create a narrow cuff that I can gather the sleeve into. I'm not very confident about this part, but then, I can always hack it off and make a short sleeve. It would make a great place for some embroidery!

[@cocasio7190]

Beautiful!!!

[@themamachar]

Very cute. Great job

[@marathorne6821]

Extra large men's shirts are a marvellous resource - beautiful quality cotton, lovely stripes/checks, and often ridiculously cheap to find at charity shops. I have recycled several to make little cotton blouses for myself. I like the feminine touches with the gathers and the trim, too 😍 I very much enjoyed this video, Alysa, thank you! 🙏

[@loisheron2180]

Alysa, thank you so much for being my personal tutor with these helpful video’s. You are a pleasure to listen to because you are knowledgeable AND vivacious-a winning combination!

[@carolcarter865]

Beautiful ❤

[@carlam.9529]

It's perfect !!! You did a wonderful job !!!

[@conniehammer7158]

Wow!!!!! amazing great job👌👌👏👏

[@Ami5Jo]

Very lovely result, thank you for showing us! I'm way too lazy to change the side of buttons, I don't care and I'd be very unconcerned if somebody pointed it out. I know there's some reason behind it but I just don't really get why it matters.

[@daxxydog5777]

Apparently the reason why is that ladies’ maids were generally right handed, so buttons were reversed so they could button things more easily. It just stuck. I also don’t care if they are buttoned like men’s shirts, seeing as my ladies’ maid ran off with the butler a while ago!😂

[@Elkycreates]

I have a few business shirts to upcycle. I am going to try to create an empire line top inspired by the many empire lines seen in the costumes in the movie Bridgerton. I get a lot of clothing inspiration from watching movies and from your tutorials. Thank you again.

[@olgasilverberg3847]

I've used mint water (store bought) to remove stitch marks. Worked like a charm every time.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Olga, hello there! I have tried to make my own, by the suggestion of one of the viewers and it helped a little. but I can still see them :( I tried vinegar this time as well, and of course steaming, washing, fluffing and still there... Perhaps it is because the shirt is over a decade old, maybe even 2 decades.

[@olgasilverberg3847]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Have you heard of the Folding pen from Clover? I haven't tried it myself, but I've read that some people use it not only for folding, as the name suggests, but also for removing creases from fabric. Perhaps it would help with removing stitch marks as well.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Oh, thank you for suggestion - I haven't tried it, but maybe it is worth a shot! Thank you!

[@sara-mariaekberg5458]

Have you made the striped shirt you're wearing too? It' s really nice. Tutorial for that one available?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

I did! It is sewn and drafted from scratch and all tutorials for it are available on the channel - bodice block, sleeves block, neckline, and the shirred sleeves (link for it is in the description, same as for the sleeve cuff in this video, it has 5 different cuffs in one video).

[@KerstinGueldenhaupt]

it would be nicer with back folds

[@karenwerts2331]

[@youtubeprofile9495]

Ich finde Deine Upcycles schön, aber die Blusen sind Dir beinah alle vorne unter den Armen zu eng. Dort engen sie Dich ein und das sieht man.

[@letacarr6121]

It's not unpicking, it's picking

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Thanks :)

[@daxxydog5777]

I call it unpick, too. Whoops. All my life 😂