DIY Flannel Shirt With Butterfly Appliques / Patches and More

Fun and easy! In this DIY video we will take an ordinary men's thrifted flannel shirt and turn it into a whimsical, one-of-a-kind flannel jacket or shacket. This tutorial will show you lots of different techniques that can be used in unison to create a beautiful piece of wearable art or take the ideas, along with your own, and customize a shirt to make it uniquely yours. Specifically, we will: make a patchwork design with scrap fabrics, make petite ruffles, bleach, dye, and create fabric collage butterfly appliques. This is a fun project with so many creative possibilities. Enjoy!
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[@user-hu2xn8re1m]

Hi, what a great idea, absolutely love your shirts with all the patches. Something that you will find that cuts your time pinning is to use UHU stick glue to put your patches in place you can sew over it while it is wet and it won't gum up your needle. Until it dries iris repositionable, when you are happy with placement iron to dry gel. Because it is water soluble even when dry it will wash out completely on First wash. I have used this glue stick method for over 30 years.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you 🤗💞💞💞

[@megzeecreates9093]

Yes I do that too. Glue til I get to the machine.

[@kathleenwhite2236]

Sometimes I just wander how you never run out of such neat idea's ! Your such a free flowing creative person! I am not and that is my problem. I get hung up too much on details and stops me in my tracks alot of the time. When watching you create it is enjoying and dun to watch! Hugs!!!! :)

[@tmyershandmade978]

I appreciate that, thank you 🤗💛💛💛💛💛

[@lottie6462]

This is so sew cute and whimsical! 😻 I love how detailed you are when you’re explaining what you do. You’re a great teacher! I feel like I can do this too…. Love your purse tutorials 💝

[@tmyershandmade978]

I appreciate that so so much, thank you 🤗💞💞💞💞

[@linw5302]

Listen. I experience every emotion watching your videos as I do when watching intense, suspenseful, action packed thrillers. I sit down, all calm, thinking 'this will be fun.' Then BAM! The roller coaster ride begins. I mean, the Dalmatians alone. NO. That will never work...never. I'm pro. I'm con. I'm invested every step, every scrap. By the end of your artistic process I am both whipped and delighted. I leave this video totally smitten with the dalmatian ruffle that endured bleaching and dying to become a precious embellishment . AND the BUTTERFLIES. Applause .

[@oxioxi7420]

Exactly! Every time it is always a real adventure!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Omgosh love your message! You write like an author, so witty and funny! I read this one to my hubby because it made me smile! Thank you so much 🤗💞💞💞💞💞

[@tmyershandmade978]

Lol thank you 🤗❤❤❤❤❤

[@lgcushman9154]

Another masterpiece!!! 😍😍😍 This is one of my favorites I've seen you make.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!!🤗💞💞💞💞

[@heksedansd.2919]

I love it!!❤🙂 You .....with your way of sewing ....has revolutionized the whole sewing-theme to so may of us that never could sew!!! Thank you so much, Tracy!❤

[@oxioxi7420]

I completely agree with you!

[@tmyershandmade978]

That is such a wonderful compliment, thank you so so much 🤗❤💛❤💛❤💛

[@heksedansd.2919]

@@tmyershandmade978 ❤🙂🌺

[@tmyershandmade978]

@@oxioxi7420 🤗💖💖💖💖

[@robinmcbride1501]

I love bleached flannel shirts. Interesting way to sew on the patches! Great use of embroidery thread. I see that its a flipped image video and that you are left handed. Flipping the video for right handed people sort of doesnt work as righties work the hand sewing going in with the needle into the patch then back thru the sleeve fabric, working clockwise. We wont let this stop us from using your wonderful ideas and wearing these beautiful creations. The butterflies are wonderful! I made some using lace for my lace jackets (Lavoie Boho) and they flew off the rack! Pun intended. Love the yarn braid. Your videos inspire us so much and we so appreciate you.

[@odettepeters7493]

Love watching all of the techniques you use

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you 🤗💛❤💛❤

[@BobbieXxoo]

I absolutely love the ruffles! It makes it so feminine!!! Thank you! It’s giving me so many ideas!!!! 💜

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💛💞💛💞💛

[@sharoncoupland]

Yes i love that little ruffle too ❤

[@dovaillancourt]

You have done it again !!! This is so adorable !!! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww my pleasure, thank you🤗💞💞💞💞

[@Esthers_Hippie_Shop]

Oh my gosh Traci !! I just LOVE it !!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 There is something about that gorgeous color that made the whole thing look so rich and lux 🥰🥰🥰 How Beautiful !! ❤🧡💛

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!!💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@roxanahurley7360]

How adorable, both, the shirt and the model!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Awww thank you so much 🤗💞💛💞💛

[@sharongoode9063]

Absolutely the CUTEST you have ever made. Enjoyed this sooo much. Would love to see more like this.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💞💞💞💞💞

[@user-sm8xu8bs2j]

Awesome Traci! Your imagination is just incredible!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so so much 🤗💖💖💖💖💖

[@janedoe-vh4uk]

Adore the colour of the dyed shirt. Well, I adore the whole final outfit! ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!🤗💕💕💕💕💕

[@anitabillion]

Just love ❤when there’s a new “tmyers handmade” video 😊! YOU never disappoint, so love your creativity, vibe, inspiration and desire to share! Such a giving girl beautiful you!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Awww!!! Thank you so much 🤗💛💞💛💞

[@Tassilago]

Absolutely adorable 😍 LOVE the butterflies, and the Frankenstitching (messy stitching). You are keeping my hands full, Traci - and for that I thank you 🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗💞💞💞

[@MargotMichelle55]

Frankenstitching lol

[@daylite07]

Thank you Tracy for another amazing tutorial

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure 🤗💖💖💖💖

[@cathymoore1935]

This is super cute! Love the finished colour!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💞💞💞💞

[@lynnehunt7598]

Omgoodness! I absolutely love this! Everything about it! The colors and the awesomeness butterflies! Thank you again Traci! 💕

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💛💛💛💛

[@deniserichards6126]

Wow! What transformation. So cute!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you! 🤗💛💞💛💞💛💞

[@MargotMichelle55]

Once again so many great ideas I am going to make some butterfly patches for my denim jacket ! Thanks Traci I look forward so much to your videos x

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so so much 🤗💛💛💛💛

[@diannemount6524]

This shirt is adorable ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💛💛💛💛

[@jamieomahen2656]

Love the appliqué tutorial! It could be done with any shape! Brilliant. Some quilters use fabric glue sticks to hold pcs in place before they sew. Have you ever tried that? I haven’t but might! Lastly the cutting off of the collar and edge ruffles really MADE the shacket look. Thanks for another great video tutorial.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much, I've used a little glue now and then🤗💞💞💞

[@tushkakokoyan]

Different, but genius and beautiful every single time! ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗💕💕💕

[@Kenna198]

Those butterflies ❤❤❤ & the small ruffles! I must make them they would look great on a handmade handbag, thank you ma’am

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗💕💕💕💕

[@bgcrow1]

Such a beautiful shirt, love the whimsical butterflies! You explain your techniques so well Tracey!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!🤗❤💖💗💓💞💕

[@tedhartley5766]

Love the shirt, yellow is my favorite color. And love the butterflies too! You are truly a inspiration, but now to find the time to create. Diane Hartley

[@tmyershandmade978]

Awww thank you, have fun!🤗💞💞💞💞

[@samyriahcrain642]

🎉Thank you Traci for you're awesome video. Now I can create my own blazers. Very CREATIVE!😅❤ I love the appliques and ruffles!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!🤗💞💞💞

[@amandajohnsrud6516]

Oh my goodness! I’m going to make a matching set of overalls for my daughter and granddaughter with these this year!!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Sounds sooo fun!!!🤗💞💞💞💞💞

[@DRC4547]

I love this look thanks for sharing Tracey❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure 🤗❤❤❤

[@AmberGarrett-py6ry]

Just now saw the finished shirt. Unbelievably Creative!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!!😘💕💕💕

[@SuZ3945]

ahhh Traci, these butterflies are awesome. I am sew going to make these for my flannel shirts that I sell. a winner for sure, thank you for your creativity & sharing spirit!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!!! How cute they will be on flannels!!!🤗💖💖💖💖

[@valeriephillips1615]

You have so inspired me. I going to start a business. I have wanted to do this for 20 plus years. I love your design and style.

[@tmyershandmade978]

That's wonderful exciting!! Best of luck!🤗💞💞💞💞💞

[@edonna7370]

Wasn't to sure at first ... But....WOW..... I LOVE the finished work of art. So enjoy watching you and your teachings are easy and understandable. Ty

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!🤗💞💞💞💞

[@glendacox6540]

Peroxide rinse after neutralizes the bleach . Usually I do 10/1 ratio. Easy and cheap! ‘Adore the shirt!❤❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@susanperna4722]

You are a great artist, Tracy. Thanks for teaching us so many interesting techniques.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww my pleasure, thank you🤗💞💛💞💛💞

[@lorrainebowden2683]

So Beautiful! Thank you! On the butterfly with the wider body…you could call it a month. They seem to be trending right now in other arts and crafts.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Good to know🤗💕💕💕

[@sandrawalker7076]

Omg! I love this! You are the best teacher! Thank you for this😍

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you so so much 🤗❤❤❤❤

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Thank you for this very Spring looking jacket. We needed this after the storms last night. It is cold and wet here. Spring will come again. That is a good color on you. it is so cute.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💞💞💞💞

[@ivaalexander]

I'm not much on any type of flannel shirts but I love this one. It just simply is great the way it turned out. Thank you for sharing all of your talent with us.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you 🤗❤❤❤❤

[@conniebebout3527]

You truly stir my imagination!!! Thank you for the bright spot in my day 🥰

[@oxioxi7420]

100% agree with you

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗💞💞💞💞💞

[@tmyershandmade978]

I love that, thank you so much 🤗💞💛💞💛💞💛

[@brendaseverns9704]

Butterflies on daffodils! 💛💛💛 That came out beautifully! You make the butterflies look so easy to do! Thank you once again for teaching how easy being creative can be for those of us who are creative challenged. 😆 xoxo Brenda 🎄

[@tmyershandmade978]

Awww my pleasure 🤗💕💛💕💕💛💛

[@krickette5569]

That is Darling!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💞💛💞💛

[@pamconsidine9606]

This is soooo cute! Thank you!😊

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

I always look forward to your videos, they are always so well done. It's really interesting how the color of the shirt looks more yellow on your mannequin and more orange on the table. It just goes to show how much light affects color. I love this shirt, bleaching and dying it is such a great technique. The butterflies are so cool too.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💛💛💛

[@juditholvera8812]

So talented. Beautiful work.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@deniseheupel8814]

Aww! This is so adorable! You also gave me an idea of what to do with a lacy jacket that looks like too much of a nightie to wear on it's own.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💞💞💞💞

[@jonimorton333]

That’s adorable ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you 🤗💞💞💞

[@kayk8123]

Adorbs!!! Love your pantaloons too!! 🥰

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!🤗💖💖💖

[@ForeverLuminous]

I'm so grateful for your sharing and caring! I'm totally going to try the butterflies.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww yayy, have fun 🤗💕💞💓💗💖

[@fabsev87]

This is such a cute project! And the butterflies appliqués are gorgeous too! Thank you for sharing your ideas dear ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure!🤗💕💕💕

[@dorijean6614]

So cute Tracy. I love all the little detail you have in this flannel. I think that some flannel or maybe just material is much more tightly woven and that is maybe why some material of the same kind bleaches out faster or even at all. I'm not sure, I'm just thinking that's why. Lol. Anyway so adorable and so many incredible ideas. Thank you once again. ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

That seems logical! 🤗💖💖💖💖

[@helenosullivan1191]

Have been binge watching your videos since finding your great boho ideas of clothing, bags, totes etc loving your work… thankyou for sharing with us xxx 💜🧚🏿‍♂️🦋😘

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much for watching!!!🤗💗💗💗💗

[@wildsouthernrose1658]

I am obsessed with your videos. I only recently found you on KZbin and I cannot stop watching. You have SO got my creative juices flowing! Thank you and keep doing what you’re doing beautiful!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww love that!!! Thank you so much 🤗💖💖💖💖💖

[@user-tj2rj6gg7u]

Que preciosa¡¡...me encanta.Gracias por enseñarla a coser,😍😍😍

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗💞💛💞💛💞💛

[@user-lv8bm3ec9g]

Очень красиво,вы мастер переделок.столько идей.это супер!

[@maryanngibson3690]

so cute, thank you.

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure, thank you🤗❤❤❤❤

[@cynthiafeldberg4782]

That is so cute! WOW ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💛💛💛💛

[@user-gl8bb5xr3p]

ВЫ ОЧЕРОВАТЕЛЬНЫ! БРАВО❤😂🎉😊

[@novafalcosmith]

Fantastic ❤❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗💕💕💕

[@deniselauffer8577]

Love love this jacket Traci! ❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗🤗🤗

[@MySilverSprings]

Another beautiful and artistic project! I love that you kept the little pocket and the various textured fabrics you use. It really adds such a nice touch. Such a talent you are! Thank you for always showing us little details and how you create your masterpieces. Always inspirational!

[@tmyershandmade978]

I appreciate that so much, thank you!🤗💖💛💖💛💖💛

[@marciadaniel8014]

Love the work you do ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@AmberGarrett-py6ry]

Cool Butterfly.

[@denisesmith4789]

Golly gosh iv just found your channel 4 days ago u r my sunshine girl i love everything u embellish the clothes r my style right down yo the jewlery stuff iv been doing this style for a long time. Im watching as much as i can even up very late at night i love shopping with u u r an angle thanks for show and tell 🤗💃🙋‍♀️

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww you are the sweetest! Thank you so much 🤗❤❤❤❤

[@robinsabo6932]

Love this! Can’t wait to make one!!! ❤

[@jodymcgraw8732]

Yay it’s Tracy time again! ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Awwww!🤗💞💞💞💞💞

[@gigih4965]

Oh, that came out adorable! And as usual you look super cute and styling is great!🌺❤️

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@Hannah-FleursDeMontagne]

I always get so inspired when I see your videos! I have made a few things because of this! 😊 I still have unfinished projects and ideas still in my head but hopefully will get around to them. Thanks again Traci!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww my pleasure, glad you are having fun!🤗💞💛💞💛💞💛

[@esperansaloughran693]

Adorable!

[@TexasMonica]

Another awesome project...you make the cutest stuff 🙂👍❤️

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💞💞💞💞💞

[@michelleterry424]

Everything you make is beautiful

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you!🤗💖💖💖

[@Papermadepretty143]

Love this so much!!! tyfs💖

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure 🤗💛💛💛💛

[@jessicamendoza8863]

Simplemente maravilloso😍😍😍😍😍

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💞💞💞

[@jodymcgraw8732]

Tracy you rock!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you 🤗🤗🤗🤗💕

[@lorismith3198]

as usual Tracy, you explain things so well! You make me think I could do this. I bought my first Italian wedding blanket and I'm diving in!

[@tmyershandmade978]

You CAN do it, have fun!!🤗❤❤❤

[@user-bw5xe8mg4w]

I really ❤❤❤❤❤ your style and you explain your details so well!!!! You're Awesome and I am so glad I found you on KZbin!!!! THANK YOU so much!!!😊

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww my pleasure!🤗💕💕💕💕

[@dragonfly5220]

Love your videos. I really enjoyed this one...very happy over shirt!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!🤗❤❤❤

[@carolbarbee5653]

Oh that's super cute I ❤❤❤it

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💞💞💞💞

[@susan6942]

Gorgeous

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗💖💖💖💖

[@pamfrank3962]

Fascinating how you make and design all these fabulous pieces❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!🤗💕💖💕💖💕

[@lalagamma4452]

So pretty. Huge HUGS! Namesta 🐞🥰

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you, hugs back!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💕

[@oxioxi7420]

❤❤❤Dear Tracy, today you will reach 70,000 subscribers! I congratulate you with all my heart! I am sincerely glad to see how success is coming your way!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Awww I appreciate that so so much!!!!!🤗💖💖💖💖

[@shelleysteward3041]

😮 Omg I love this🤗🌸😱

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@murielwhite9472]

Love this. Your content is right up my street and I've made some of the monsters that you posted. Put it on a bag and an op shop cushion Will definitely do some butterflies. Thanks for posting

[@tmyershandmade978]

Love that!!!🤗💕💕💕💕

[@gerlut66]

oh, meine Güte ist dein Upcycling ist so schön, man kann ja gar nicht aufhören sich die Videos anzuschauen. Ich werde sicherlich mir auch so eine Flanelljacke machen allerdings in 3xxxL :)

[@tmyershandmade978]

Yay!!!! Have fun!!🤗💕💗💕💗

[@amyosman5838]

You are so clever & creative. I'm so inspired by every video of yours that I watch!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!🤗💕💕💕💕

[@dianadougherty7187]

This is adorable Traci. I love it when you use flannel. How about making overalls?

[@tmyershandmade978]

Hmm sounds cute, but challenging 🤗💕💕💕

[@jadefreeman8901]

So cute ❤ it 🥰

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗💛💕💛💕

[@Paperdoll-]

Cute Traci 🦋🦋🦋

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗❤❤❤❤

[@lenereimer1396]

It is so cute. 😍 I love all your details. It's a lot of work, but the result is the best/cutest blouse I have ever seen. 😲 💛🧡💛💙 Keep up the good work, I'm a fan. ❤❤❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you so so much 🤗❤❤❤

[@mireadossantos4610]

Love the idea 😊

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you! 😊❤❤❤❤

[@65silvanina]

Beautiful 😍👌🌟

[@VasilisaPremudraya369]

Я уже Вас люблю ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗💛💞💛💞💛💞

[@janetverney]

It is so adorable! I wish I could use bleach and different dies but with a lung disorder, I am told to stay away from them. The effect is so cool though.

[@oxioxi7420]

Sometimes bleach can be added directly to the washing machine, but it's probably better not to risk it if you have lung disease. I wish you good health.

[@janetverney]

@@oxioxi7420 yes, I have tried it, but I can’t manage it. I so wish I could! Bleach is very dangerous for the lungs.

[@oxioxi7420]

​@@janetverney In any case, there are many other methods besides bleaching. But you know, if you really, really want it, you can buy a gas mask,such as in the production of chemicals.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww I get it🤗🤗🤗

[@olena1459]

like always ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥!!!!!!♥

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗❤❤❤❤❤

[@iloveme168]

איזה מוזר אקונומיקה מלבינה הכל איך הצבע נשאר?? אחז תענוג לצפות ביצירות שלך את אומנית ענקית ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much. The color stays fine. Will fade over time just like any other piece of colorful clothing.🤗💕💕💕

[@ilenegardner3784]

Super Cute! Love the Butterflies! Did you also make your yellow Heart and put on the shirt you're wearing? Thank You So Much Tracy for these Awesome Tutorials! ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much! I did add the heart to the tshirt🤗💕💕💕💕

[@janice2992]

Great 💖👍

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you 🤗❤❤❤