DIY ruffle sleeve top refashion from dress shirt

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1.Grab an oversized button up top and cut off the arms, the collar and the yoke in the back to flatten the box pleat, and seam rip the pocket off.
2.Lay a top down the center and cut around one half including the sleeve, folding it over and cutting the other side.
3.Sew the front and back shoulder and the sides together. Serge or zig zag stitch to prevent fraying.
4.Try the top on and make any adjustments, mark and cut where you want the neckline to be.
5.Cut on one sleeve into 2 rectangles at least 5 or more inches wide and 10 to 20 inches long once sewn together into a tube, the longer it is the more gathered and full it will look. Mine were about 15 inches long and 5 inches wide.
7.Sew the rectangles into a tube, then sew a basting stitch along one side.
8.gather the basting stitch to fit the sleeve opening. Repeat with the other sleeve.
9.Turn the shirt right side out and pull the sleeve end into the ruffle opening, pinning right sides together
10.Sew them together.
11.Hem the bell sleeve with a rolled hem by sewing 1/4” twice
12. sew the neckline under with the same rolled hem as the sleeve. Try to be careful here to not stretch or pull too much because it can look warped or roll forward.
13.Hem the bottom if you need.

[@raraavis7782]

I'm really obsessed with shirtdresses and the buttons in the back shirt look. Best design trend in a long time! I used to sew stuff like that from scratch....soooo time consuming! I love these workarounds...no more collars and buttonholes. Yeah!

[@valeryvalencia1141]

I'm making it and I just love it! can't wait to see my result! However, I'd recommend to whoever is trying to iron the shirt first, it makes it way easier if you are not experienced and even if you are, the cuts are more clean and each side matches way better

[@ielline]

this makes me feel nostalgic..when i was a kid, i also used to sit at the back of my mom's chair when she's sewing :)

[@lyndamelnicove8896]

Love your little girl. She's getting into the groove. Thank you for your hard work; and, sharing your intellectual properties! All the best to you...

[@MoreniKtheArtist]

I absolutely love this video! Your tutorials are so easy to follow and figure out, and your channel has inspired me to hit up my local charity shop and create my own pieces more often!

[@dianaadmc1]

I love everything you do. ❤❤ Thanks for sharing, you inspire me to do my own clothes. I send you a lot of love from México ❤❤

[@iwerieborogechi]

I wish I could like this video multiple times, you make it so easy and it looks amazing. thanks for sharing😊

[@annalochman5942]

Everything I watch on KZbin seems so easy to make. Today I wanted to refashion an old shirt into the one from your video. First, when I turned it onto the right side, the sleeves were puckered (before adding the ruffle endings). Then, I realized I had made the top too small. It's do frustrating :( But, I won't give up and keep watching your videos - they are inspiring :)

[@cottonandcurls]

Anna Lochman I'm so sorry! I have had years and years of things not working out and getting frustrated (still happens weekly!). I feel ya!! To help with the Puckering always cut the extra seam allowance off by the armpit - also always cut bigger than it seems! Always! It's easier to take something in than taking something out. I still make this mistake often. Don't worry you will get better and better with everything you try. :)

[@annalochman5942]

Thank you Elizabeth :) I will try!

[@caroldurand6803]

Best tutorial ever! so clear, simple and inspiring! :))

[@LeaGoesGreen]

this turned out so lovely!

[@carmenalonzo6879]

Wao! your channel is amazing!! Everything is soooooo chic, original and pretty!

[@cottonandcurls]

Thank you!

[@1029292]

I love the way you explain it and seems so easy as you do it...makes me feel like I can do it too! Thank you!! You're amazing!! Keep uploading diys please!! 😉💙

[@cottonandcurls]

Thank you!!

[@mirjanamilosavljevic4261]

Great idea to reuse my husband pure cotton shirt, my only concern is the neckline,i am thinking of using the rests of the sleeves to make it properly....

[@rsXlife]

This top is amazing... I"m going out today to go get myself an old shirt to test this out on. Wow!!

[@urszula2816]

Fantastycznie to wykonałaś! Tak mi się podoba jak to zrobiłaś że niedługo będę na pamięć znała cały ten filmik! Oglądam go już kolejny raz...piękna ta bluzeczka!!

[@soniablaid]

Luv your video's!

[@peoplepassionprotection9612]

Tried this DIY and I LOVE IT. Thanks for sharing

[@melcouture920]

Is the shirt you traced oversized as well? Because the sleeves on your finished skirt look longer than the cut ones. You don't need any darts in the front?

[@cottonandcurls]

Yes the shirt on top is a bit on the boxier side. I cut out the sleeves to be a little longer than the tee shirt. I don't need darts because the top is a more boxy than fitted. If I had bigger boobies I probably would have added darts ;)

[@binancafaye]

This was amazing 😍😍❤❤ unfortunately I'm either too fat or too busty because 2 oversized shirts later and I still failed 😐😐 but you explained it so good that I still had to comment.

[@cottonandcurls]

PrettyInBinc oh dang! I took me quite a few attempts at my first shirt refashion years ago- back when I had big boobs! And boxier stuff is trickier for Bigger chests for sure. I usually would make the top more of an a line shape versus a box shape so it hugged my chest and was more flattering. Maybe this is something you could try? Or try a flowy fabric?

[@binancafaye]

Elizabeth Bryson Thanks I figured it out a bit but still needs some rework but this is still an awesome tutorial

[@benrebeiro4387]

PrettyInBinc glad I won’t have this problem.... I’m smaller than the smallest bra

[@jamielogan7906]

Love this top!!! So cute!

[@colourdriftbyRupsa]

it looks amazing...and it looks so simple when you are doing it.....m so inspire to try this

[@pcoop830]

You are so talented. Love the videos.

[@rosalindagonzalez9645]

You're fantastic and the hard thing looks simple ,thank you

[@marieclairevictoria2180]

Wow! This looks cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@elainelopeselaine665]

I'm from Brasil. I Love your vídeos!

[@ceciliagarcia4097]

Very nice, but I think you should teach people to always iron the fabric before cutting. my teacher insisted a lot on that.

[@ShortsbyShalini3007]

Cecilia Garcia prawl Patel ki Achar Di capital Parwal

[@Ariam717h]

👍🏻

[@91frankthetank]

You should link to your blog in the description! More traffic.

[@parisautomobilesparisautom6300]

thank you so much for this video... it inspires me to do so with my clothes too

[@Ddress101]

Brilliant idea! Love this top

[@hey6961]

I love your videos. Ive made so much from watching. I love the quick tutorials. Also your voice is so calming. Xo

[@hemahema955]

It's amazing incredible really you are doing well and u r very talented 🥰👍💛😍 I am from India I am impressed with you lovely sister

[@mayramc4119]

Amo sus modelitos por esos modelitos son para personas más como yoo

[@zuzannazytko2755]

Great video and this top looks amazing on you. I think I will try do it by my own. Also you are a beautiful women with cute daughter c:

[@etiklestiana4791]

very nice. I love this cloth very nice

[@sandylopezgarcia215]

Hermosa 😍 voy a ver como me queda a mi

[@prijeshsharma412]

Its awwsome .. and soo easy to make i love it 💕

[@vaishnavianjali9737]

Amazing video I tried this nd the result is awesome👌👌

[@ritagein490]

Gorgeous. ❤❤❤

[@laxmibenpatel7890]

Wow amazing

[@TheKinia3]

Done. Looks amazing ! Thank you! 😍

[@virginiafernandezporlan5676]

I love it!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@katarina4044]

I'm definitely subscribing!

[@joyofdigitalpainting8909]

Awesome. 😘😍 can you plz tell me what size that shirt is?! And the measurements u have taken, specially the slanting over shoulders. !?!?!? Plzzzz

[@dlsanders1229]

So cute!

[@desyhardiantihamkar6604]

this turned out sooo gooddddd.. i love this

[@cottonandcurls]

thank yooooooou!

[@angelicamalamaria]

this is so beautiful! amazing :)

[@neelamtanwartanwar2499]

Lovely 👍👍👍

[@pinsandpaper]

love it. I'm definitely going to try it myself :-)

[@cottonandcurls]

Send me a pic if you make one!

[@ektadubey794]

Thanks for sharing mam

[@Skyblue2765.]

It's So Beautiful ♥

[@smulerisos8778]

What this??? I loved 😍😍😱

[@natalyasuisszerland1872]

i like it thanks for sharing yur shild so cute in chair.

[@MarriSand]

Спасибо. По вашему мастер классу пошила себе красивую и стильную блузку!

[@darlene.michaud]

Great top! If I try it on my channel I will give you a shout out. I love it!

[@rossanaoriente9788]

Very nice🤗

[@Yudersyvenezolana]

Muy linda lo voy hacer

[@flanmaryj]

Why do people put the buttons in the back? I must be paranoid because I always think some crazy bozo would tamper with my clothes.

[@cottonandcurls]

hahaha that is a good paranoia for sure. Some of the time I do sew the back closed when I am worried about it popping open or whatnot.

[@provansh_rai4153]

Wow nice video

[@bobaabobaa9630]

I wish I have sewing machine 😕

[@Sara-ph7fb]

Разве так кроится одежда?

[@fortunasavino3232]

A me è venuta piccola che peccato Stretta di maniche e seno😭😭😭 Però la userò come vestitino x mia figlia di 7 anni a lei va benissimo. Grazie è bellissima

[@user-zx4hk6fr1l]

Wow thanks a lot you’re smart

[@ayushirajput4796]

wonderful

[@SincerelyMichelleLouise]

Elizabeth where is your new vids. Are you doing okay?

[@kolajofunmi727]

good job

[@distinctivefabric3083]

awesome..

[@user-jq2li5vf4u]

Cool! 👍

[@MegaFireInTheSky]

Перед переделкой погладь рубашку!

[@leighbartolomeo893]

So many things wrong with this. Use and iron, and instead of showing yourself all hunched over, with your arms crossed in the finished product, just stand there, and let us see how it really turned out.

[@question3613]

Why don't you just be grateful that she's willing to share this video in the first place, you watched it yourself

[@AccioMUA]

How about you film your own videos however you want and stop bitching on other creators’ content.

[@anshikashukla8168]

nice video

[@jhimenaa]

Por favor subtítulos en español 😰

[@luciadiluca9457]

ruffle sleeve 😍😍

[@ellyzuidholland920]

Nice🙌🏻❤️

[@shihabtp8375]

Too good

[@bhavanamenga8776]

nice Nd cool

[@smritichandra3372]

I didn't get some points ! :(

[@guadalupemoysen1101]

Ni siquiera plancho la camisa.

[@user-cg1vl4wf8b]

جميل جدا💖💖💖💖💪💪💪👍👍👍👏👏👏👏💚💚💚

[@YvonneSchwartzYVON]

Cute but I can’t imagine working on a shirt that is wrinkled.

[@ngoctramhuynh4398]

The shirt look nicer after you refashion it. Hopefully all women will never experience the tightness at the shoulder with this style.

[@deboracastanhomattos2731]

Linda

[@awkwardartist7628]

Should really iron first.

[@aiixaapr2372]

It's so wrinkled that my eyes hurt.

[@cottonandcurls]

Mine too...mine too.

[@aiixaapr2372]

If I cut wrinkled fabric I won't get smooth lines, it's a risk I'm not willing to take... again.

[@mimikaboko1418]

super eeeeeeeee

[@joohirastogi1763]

nyccccccc

[@manishabhardwaj1348]

You shows buttons backside I does not like it

[@user-jw4zz9px8r]

0(101) 若衣如人，市否合法毀屍滅跡，改頭換面。這又市另一種不著痕跡ㄉ殺人手法。啊~想太多了……阿ㄋㄧˊ陀佛，我不想惹事生非。

[@leaa3462]

C'est n'importe quoi ce Tuto. Je fait de la couture depuis des années, Ca fait 3 fois que coupe des vielle chemise XXL pour reproduire sont tuto, c'est tres mal expliqué, l'emmanchure ne passe jamais. Ca coupe est fausse

[@shumailaansari24]

just thrown a shirt out of the window coz of this tutorial... instructions not comprehensive at all

[@ania3652]

O Jezu hahahaha, to teraz nosicie? Boże

[@YvonneSchwartzYVON]

Music too repetitive- irritating