Ways to make men's shirts more feminine: The blue dress Ep.2

[@GC-ms4dj]

I have never seen finger gathering. I really like that - so much easier for adding ruffles. Thanks for sharing.

[@131dyana]

So interesting I really enjoyed that lesson Thanks.

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

Those darts are brilliant! Just enough to give a little shape.

[@annseabolt6645]

If you sew the straps to the back first then try it on, you can adjust the straps perfectly pin and sew the front. If you’re like me and some others you may have one shoulder lower than the other and this allows you to fit the straps to allow for this. I have to make my left strap slightly shorter so it won’t slip off my shoulder.

[@thecat5620]

What a beautiful shade of blue that shirt is. Excellent tutorial Sherry, I really appreciated the front dart demonstration. Thank you for sharing all of these tutorials with us. I so look forward to getting notifications when you upload a new video. Blessings.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Could you make a man's shirt into a woman's peasant blouse with sleeves (not too low necked so it can be worn to school)? This looks like a great way to make summer night gowns. Butterfly sleeves would hide my ugly upper arms. Wonderful idea. Thank you.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Some of these techniques I'm working on myself. I will share as I learn. Thank you for the great suggestion. I really appreciate it.

[@annseabolt6645]

I’ve made peasant style blouses out of men’s shirts. They’re very easy to do, wish I had a way to show you. Basically just cut off the collar and cut a scoop neck and face with bias tape for a casing and put elastic in it. You can cut a short sleeve and make a casing and put elastic in it.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I did just watch a video where they did that same thing!

[@sandra127100]

For the serged ends, I use a drop of June Taylor’s Fray Block. It’s gotten a little more expensive and harder to find at Joanns (where I only bought it when they had the BOGO sales) but it is totally worth it. Comes in a blue metal tube (like toothpaste). The nozzle turns into a hot mess (like super glue) but it’s great stuff. And I just noticed that it also says “Secures serged threads” on the bottle. I sell upcycled knit skirts and have never had a complaint with the threads coming undone.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

That is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. It can be tricky to keep them from raveling. I was watching a lady use a serger on KZbin and she used a bic lighter to heat the threads and it works! Just a tiny moment over the threads and they are set...melted in place with no damage but do be careful with that method. I can see how it could end in disaster.

[@dorisamstutz5888]

Nice tutorial. When I make these to sell I make the straps tie so the customer can adjust them. I also leave the bottom two buttons able to be opened so they can be a little more room at the bottom. I haven’t put the front darts in mine so they stay a bit more roomy, but the darts do make it more feminine as does the ruffle. All good ideas!

[@interesting3813]

I love cotton fabric! It has become difficult to find it. This has given me inspiration to up cycle mens cotton shirts. Thank you.

[@Thatsinteresting363]

What a sweet dress! I’m not a good sewer but I think I’d like to give this a try❤ thank you!

[@sherrymerland5080]

That is so cute. I love how you did the pockets.

[@normacooper6377]

Before I had anything else to use, I used my longest handled wooden spoon from the kitchen as a strap turning tool.🤭 Adorable new shirt! Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

Another cute upcycle! I really like the butterflies and dragonflies on your accent fabric. It looks really good with the blue shirt. When I learned the half, then half again gathering I was told it is called divide and conquer gathering, which made me laugh. I use it for pleats too.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

I love that! Thank you for sharing.

[@julieneale3706]

Really cute & nice tutorial! I can't wait to try this myself!

[@Dingle1234]

I picked up a couple in the thrift shop the other day and was thrilled to find they were long enough to make a dress or skirt. Mens' XL. They're usually better quality fabric, and nicer colours.

[@sarahb.6475]

I like to upcycle stuff! Its fun + allows me to be very creative. Plus try new stuff too.

[@lgcushman9154]

Adorable!!! 😍😍😍 Great video. Thank you so much for so freely and generously sharing your talent. 💕💕💕

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@suzntx]

Super cute top! Where can I find Episode 1 in this series? I don’t see a playlist yet. Also, do you have a video of where you made the orange “patched” tee that you were wearing at the beginning? I’d love to see a full length view. I always learn something new from all of your tutorials. Keep up the great work!

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Thank you so much for your encouraging words! If you go to my channel home page. There is a playlist there and I think I linked it at the end of the video as well.

[@caragarcia2307]

I find the easiest way to do straps is to sew the straps on the back. Then try it on and safety pin the front straps.

[@kellyhastings4785]

Thank you for your classes. I am so enamoured with your Bernini! My mom had one from the early 60’s. I took lessons on Singer machines but loved the quality of the Bernina at home. Such fond memories!

[@margaretmaxwell2815]

Love it Sherry! I have used the collar cut into 2 to use as straps as part of the crossover aprons I made. Thank you so much for these tutorials and all your encouragement.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@47retta]

You are so creative! I don't care for that much embellishments. More suitable for a little girl than me. But it would be a cute sleep shirt for me. Lots of ideas here!

[@annseabolt6645]

I’m the same. It’s a little fussy for my taste. I would probably make the straps out of the sleeve material and if I wanted a ruffle I would try to find a solid to match one of the shirt colors or even a coordinating lace.

[@47retta]

@annseabolt6645 yes, me too.

[@kristinjacobsen3417]

What great timing! I just got a nice men's shirt from a thrift store and cut the sleeves off. Then tie dyed it with my sister in law. And wondered what to do next!

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

That is awesome!

[@lourdescastaneda4072]

Absolutely adorable! Thanks for sharing the darts, I was wonderin, before I watched the full video. I'll be sure to mention you If I get to the selling stafe. This is too cute to not make for myself 😂

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad it blessed you!

[@ilnacastelyn6310]

I love this dress! And the butterfly fabric looks so cute.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Thank you! 😊

[@viggycat8592]

love the contrasting colors and prints. I would totally wear that!

[@gayleplante9421]

How cute! I am a new follower and really enjoyed and learned a lot. I am soooo looking forward to the next shirt redo.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for joining us!

[@AMGW]

I love the style pockets. I made a dress with pockets like that. Thank you for the video.

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

That is awesome! You are so welcome!

[@bettyadkisson1681]

Yes thank you so much for the pattern just what I wanted for summer.

[@chellyb6859]

I love this one!

[@fungirl809]

Thank you soo much

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

You're welcome!

[@gwendolyn6210]

Love it so much!

[@icare4bunnies]

Very cute!

[@Prinny777]

❤

[@robinblack3865]

Very cute!!

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

The straps need some of the blue plaid. Bows on top of the shoulders or a stip down the center of each strap, etc. Yes, It's very cute.

[@rhondaallen4309]

Cute !!! ❤

[@MeMe-sy4sb]

❤

[@mjcechman]

How do you decide the length of straps?

[@mjcechman]

Ok I asked too soon! ❤

[@YzaJoy2]

🥰

[@cindythomas3655]

Cute

[@deborahgibson7814]

Machine is so loud, if I lower volume then I can’t hear 👂 u very well.😢

[@SherryJonesDesigns]

Sadly my machine has no volume level....however, I do sometimes do voice overs on my videos.

[@cinnamongirrl1705]

Cute