DIY Men's Shirt into Summer Dress and Top (Ft. Q2HAN) | Thrifted Transformations Ep. 53

[@LowiBowi]

I started watching you long before I sewed anything myself, just because I love to see how creative you are and how you can turn old dull clothing into something amazing! Then I ordered some clothes online and it was too long for me since I'm so short. Then I thought I could just borrow my mum's sewing machine and fix it, and I'm so happy with the result! Now I want to sew my own clothing too! You inspire me so much! I love everything you do, thanks for sharing your talent with us April 😊

[@bpaulsen6701]

I so appreciate the detailed instructions. I'm making some scrub-esque outfits, & a hat, for my mother, for chemo therapy. I could just use a pattern, but wanted to make something a little extra-special. Time is a factor, so having you as a kind of buddy in my ear, guiding me through the steps, has made it considerably more pleasant, & far less stressful. THANK YOU!

[@jordilatu856]

I love the idea of using those collars that way, the top came out so cute! I love what you did with the extra material too.. no waste!

[@rhijulbec1]

You are absolutely amazing! I especially love that you show mistakes and how to fix them, not just leave them out. Jenn 💖

[@Samunin_Draquarius25]

I love your use of the leftover fabrics. I'm piling up some from mini sewing projects and now have an idea or two on what to do with them😊

[@melissabomgren4816]

Just a little tip for gathering... zig zag over upholstery thread. Make a knot at one end. Zig zag over it then leave a long piece at the other end just to make sure you don't pull it thru. Have fun and love your ideas

[@Q2HAN]

you actually pronounced our name Qjin & Qwon sooooo well 😭❤️ btw, the last photo with your sister was so cute :) as always, love how this turned out!!

[@coolirpa]

omg yasss I'm relieved LOL

[@Ceci-db8kh]

Q2HAN • creeping these two • (jk, actually subscribed​ to April's for a while now, but I just started commenting on yt vids a bit ago. heh. shy person problems)

[@mscelica93]

Qjin qwon

[@amymastin3187]

I love how you "confess" your mistakes so that beginning seamstresses don't feel so stupid when we make our own flubs! I also love that your recycled art is so cute and functional. Thanks for being so honest with us :)

[@TheKatherine1958]

You’re a natural fashion designer! I cannot get over the beautiful clothing that you create out of second hand finds! One day I imagine I’ll see your name up there with Chanel, McCartney, Dior, etc.! Keep at it! 🥰

[@Liljamattila]

Hi April! Just an idea but what would you feel about buying cheap ebaydresses, that RARELY look like they should and transforming them into the dresses they should look like or just simply reshaping them into cooler, trendy dresses? I'd find this really interesting and weirdly enough, after a quick search, theres no other similar videos on YT. Love your videos and your style! BR Lilli

[@brandonyarchuk]

It's a cool concept, but I'm assuming she does Thrifted Transformations, at least partially, because she is interested in upcycling and sustainable practices. :) Those cheap dresses from eBay are produced unethically and only contribute to the immense waste generated by the fashion industry. Definitely not trying to attack your suggestion, just replying with what came to mind!

[@sarahmunoz5749]

Brandon Yarchuk agreed!!

[@Liljamattila]

Dont worry Brandon :) It actually occured to me aswell after writing the comment, that the idea might not be the best fit for her channel. Like you said: It is called thrifted for reason. Maybe my comment inspires someone else to execute the idea. Id do it if my sewing skills werent so damn poor. :D

[@brandonyarchuk]

Lilja Mattila It is an oddly specific situation, but it could work if she knew someone who bought a cheap dress, got something other than what they were expecting, and then she transformed that!

[@Liljamattila]

Brandon Yarchuk Id imagine everyone knowing someone in their circle who got screwed by the cheap prices of ebay/online stores and received something not expected.. tbh Ive been there 😂😂

[@raraavis7782]

Gorgeous! Not only is the idea ingenious, I also love that this is something even a , you know, "grown up, professional woman" can wear....especially the first one. I don't need to dress very formal for work, but stuff that's obviously diy is kind of a no go...and I like to use my precious sewing time for clothing I'm actually going to wear on regular basis. And this one is definitely a winner!

[@connieturner6575]

Dear April, I think you are quite genius. You are so talented and skilled at refashioning and design. I'm also glad that you so matter of factly say that you messed your cutting and so need to change your design. It makes me feel better about all my mistakes. I think it encourages people to try things without so much worry about mistakes.

[@dianadivadiamond]

Love them both. Wowwwww. I'd never would have guessed what would've happened.

[@globetrotter5800]

What a great way to use 'his' favorite shirts. Especially when he left them behind to move on to his new great love!! 🤣🤣

[@esayem7746]

The dress was soo beautiful! It looks so light and airy, perfect for summer! 🌻🌼

[@juliemaecuento4247]

i love your skills on how you turn out dresses out of other dresses... so so cute

[@Ourohmu]

You should do project runway!

[@Q2HAN]

agree!!💜😁

[@SuperMrKnowItAll1234]

Sydney I'm pretty sure she already did! Watch draw my life she won

[@TheChocolathe]

musicismylyf that was project style, they're not the same

[@dawnsdenimlace1690]

What a cute summer dress! Just a suggestion, but I find it much easier to put the elastic in the casing as the last step. That way you don't have to stretch to pin and sew. Everything is flat until the very end.

[@Mykasan]

Love the dress and the top! (wouldn't be able to walk with those shoes!)

[@drschafer95]

You have no idea how excited I am to see this video. My hubby has a closet full of dress shirts that I cannot wait to do something with.

[@hannahson4100]

It's amazing that you can make so many different items with just two shirts! I've always been wondering if there was your own way of storing/using all the leftover fabric pieces. I would love to see a video about that. Btw your sister looks awesome in that dress!

[@flaffylally]

i love the first one, from two shirts to a summer dress

[@ragingmrs6623]

You are so talented. Your imagination with clothing transformations seems unending. For the double collar design, had you considered removing the placards and making it more fitted through the torso?

[@TheLoveweaver]

Mind blown! That dress came out awesome!

[@smallfootprint2961]

Sooo cute and cleverly out of the box design.

[@Iamaflyladybug]

You are so creative! I have been sewing all of my life but it never occurred to me to try this. Thank you from a new viewer, I have Subscribed to your channel and am going to binge watch your videos! You Go, Girl! 💖

[@craftyamy93]

The top came out so cute :D

[@elainamcclendon5593]

your sister lily is so beautiful.... I am so upsessed with watching your videos. I love how you all was have good ideas and I wanna do this in the future as well...thanks for the good videos as always be you inspire me so much to go above and beyond 💜😁

[@ZeesZee7028]

You are so creative. I really like these two creations.

[@caraxkins]

these are... SO GOOD. You're so talented April

[@corijauregui2911]

So when are you going on Project Runway?

[@courtney9140]

Love your videos! You should do a whole series on transformation mens shirts! They're the best

[@macantakai]

Found you through Q2HAN! I literally bought a blue striped shirt from a charity shop 3 weeks ago and have been wanting to transform it and not knowing how! Fate!! Thank you ;) So happy to have found your channel

[@amyc.513]

April is my HERO the stuff she does is so cool

[@Qudili]

So far this has been my favourite transformation!!!

[@kiahjackson5932]

that dress is life! I NEED to try that! you're so talented!

[@annabelle7123]

wow I'm sure she can make anything out of fabric left overs... i liked it as a dress but still pretty as a stylish shirt!

[@isabellescales3763]

Oh my gob. First Annika and now Q2HAN, I love this.

[@TheDiscountVegan]

I seriously LOVE that shirt style! I NEVER see dupes at our thrift stores. That was some serious luck. LOL

[@christinahenry7307]

love it, I think I like the second one more, but they are both great.

[@giirlchan]

The dress came out sooo cute!!! Love it!!

[@Pseudofaewonderer]

oh em gee. how cute is both of this!!!! i love it!

[@irieprendygal]

Your dewy makeup looks really nice!

[@sewaldodiy]

I love your sister's dress!

[@yoshiew05]

Thanks for the inspiration!. I have two identical shirts and was wondering how to change them into something different!

[@superchick99]

I don't even know how to sew, but I love watching your videos xD You're so talented and creative!

[@annalittle4857]

I just got some giant men's shirts and wanted to make a dress out of them and this came perfectly in time! Thanks so much!

[@naystitches]

I just came across this, been a subscriber for a while now,you also inspired me to start my own sewing channel and i'm excited💃💃. You are doing great

[@franziskasteiner9505]

when you sew something and you use needles to fix the seam and you put the needles in a right angle to the seam and the head of the needles is enough away from the sewing foot you can sew across them (and needles with a smaller head are better for this) and e.g. the pleats are where they have to be 😊😊😊

[@rubytran2935]

Those boots look cuuuuute!!!

[@clairepham9135]

Can you do some denim thriftier transformations like overalls out of jeans or the jean jackets that have sweatshirt sleeves instead of denim

[@natascharas7149]

So beautifull! Nice remake cloting!

[@muxajetaptocom]

you're truly an artist and a craftswomen, amazing!!!

[@yvettejones5323]

Those shoes are so 90s! I love them! 😆❤️😆❤️

[@tinkiewinkiie]

That dress is my favorite one you've made so far

[@izzahemran7328]

omg you look soooo cute in that oversized shirt!!

[@4everchild]

You're just a frickin wizard, amazing! :D The dress is gorgeous! Also, it's weirdly satisfying when you cut the rounded hems perfectly without measuring :D

[@emiliebourdet516]

Your sister is SO BEAUTIFUL into this dress! Like a 50's actress.

[@MyNameIsBrianaCeja]

the most cutest summer dress ever!

[@idkwuzgoinon]

I've been waiting YEARS for this collab

[@kelseycoca]

that dress is so darling!

[@imapersondealwithit8972]

Finally! I won't have to look if my shirt is on backwards anymore! Thanks for the tip!

[@lcampbell7330]

Can you do a video on how to make your own Lularoe type dresses (Nicole and Julia)? They must be simple to do, I'm just not sure how and what type of fabric to use. Also, how you make leggings. Thank you! I absolutely love your videos!

[@MzClementine]

Aw these are precious!!! Love both pieces! Great idea darlin!

[@brinideygil2641]

I wish I had your Creative skills!! Omg everything you mar is beautiful!!!

[@shelliaventura2428]

Wow, very, very creative ladies!!!

[@5663828489]

They are really cute outfits!! Love them!!

[@Anencephalous]

Like the back and the colour of this one! Great job as usual ❤❤

[@Seevawonderloaf]

You are my inspirationnnn! I saw that blue dress you made and went hunting for a similar one. Didn't find it but I'm almost finished making my very first clothing!

[@mariansmith7694]

You are SO TALENTED! I hope you get recognized more and get wonderful BIG opportunities.

[@frenchguitar9477]

I wish I could sew, everything you did is beautiful !

[@Puppy52]

Lol the before shirts clip XD

[@maricris.]

Exactly a week ago i was thinking "Q2han should do a collab with Coolirpa" and now i see this 😍😍

[@megan2176]

It would be so fun to see you transform something really hideous.... something you don't think anyone would buy in its original form, and transform it into something else. :)

[@lemonniermarie7541]

Super cool. I wish I could do something of my hands !

[@kristinebrown1448]

I wonder what the 2 piece shirt would look like with a black and white shirt instead of the same colored shirts?!? Side not: love your choker necklace!!! 💕😍

[@diedrapayne6202]

So sweet but I admit you lost me somewhere. Lol. Another piece of magic! 🤗🤗🤗

[@dianadivadiamond]

Luv, luv, live your ideas. Fantasticly done. Beautiful.

[@chinedumobianuju6941]

thank you so much, since I started following you, you have been a great inspiration to me. I love you so much

[@lilyjenkins6848]

Hey April! You should buy a cheap prom dress online and make it look better

[@mellie4174]

how did miss this one!!!! love love love!!

[@lydianicolenorwick125]

I would LOVE to see you on Project Runway!!

[@sadiemandel-mcarthur4168]

Girl your good at what you do!

[@dianchan4897]

wow.. it's so beautiful! love all ur transformation.

[@tovecederquist7864]

Amazing video!! I absolutely LOVE both the designs!!

[@PurpCam]

I've always wanted to transform old clothes to new ones, but i cant hahaha I dont know what to say! Iam completely amazed by your talent, please upload more vids 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@lorrainepeyrefitte7610]

omg loving the dress! i would totally buy that and wear it!

[@sarahlovesyoutube852]

You are so gifted, thanks for the videos!

[@krissalas9890]

I think these transformations were awesome 🤓

[@charlotteb8120]

could you please do a closet tour? this would be so intresting :D

[@emmap4698]

I shall be attempting this if I can find two large shirts!

[@tdsollog]

The top is REALLY cute!

[@catherine8233]

Your boyfriend in the intro was so derpy and funny 😂

[@TheICborg]

snapfam ❤❤ I've actually been waiting all day long for this Thrifted Transformations episode

[@WhatsAShelby]

Loved the shirt! You are so talented! I'm excited to see more of your videos! ❤️☺️

[@aanalshah]

I love your transformations... which is the best sewing machine for beginners??

[@RhymingMime]

Your sister is so beautiful in that dress w those shoes! What a bombshell :)

[@agnesemacerini5973]

This is so fun! I might even try it... 😃

[@rebeccaly]

You are so so talented! You're amazing 😍😍

[@lonestarmum6194]

So clever and beautiful design!!