Ellis shirt dress - Project Runway Remake Challenge
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My entry in the Project Runway / Rowenta Remake Challenge!
For a while I’ve been wanting to make my own shirt dress, so this competition was the perfect opportunity. Luckily my friend had a great XL dress shirt that didn’t fit him properly, and I really liked the subtle striping. I wanted to keep the original idea of a shirt in mind, rather than just using it for the fabric. To me this challenge meant translating elements of the original garment to something fresh and new.
That being said, I removed and seam-ripped the collar and used that entirely for the midriff section! I kept the button on and used the collar stand for the front and the collar itself as the midriff back. The original cuffs were refashioned into the sleeve bands, and I added pockets using scrap material. With the top button open, I ironed the top to create mini-lapels; but the dress can also be worn completely buttoned too.
As in all projects, an iron was indispensable for this dress (men’s dress shirts just seem to attract wrinkles!). I used mine when creating the pintucks, darts, and sleeve pleats, finishing the midriff and sleeve bands, and pressing all seam allowances.
(Unfortunately it was raining during our photoshoot, but I loved the umbrella!)
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- Model
Christine Wu
- Photographer
Heather Horbochuk
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Yesterday, 12.29 PMby Sparklily
I have attempted this! and for a beginner, quite chuffed with it. I’m also blogging how I done this!
http://lilysloveforsewing.blogspot.co.uk/
Thank you so much for the inspiration! x x
Dec 3, 2014, 11.52 PMby Meghan Dillard
Can you send me instructions to make this?
Nov 25, 2014, 06.32 AMby Kylie Hammer
Tutorial or pattern please!!! This would be PERFECT for my steampunk costume!
Nov 24, 2014, 11.58 PMby MikkiLove
I would love to have this instructions it is a great dress. Can you send me these instructions I have the perfect shirts that would work with. It is so awesome.
Nov 11, 2014, 08.40 PMby Valery1970
Could you please send me the instructions please. This is so beautiful
Sep 23, 2014, 04.19 AMby Lori Sheppard
I’m arriving very late to this but I just saw this design on Pinterest. I would LOVE to get the instructions if you still have them! I would love use this pattern on a couple of my husband shirts that he doesn’t wear anymore!
Any chance you are still handing out the pattern/or instructions?
Jul 20, 2014, 03.38 AMby jwells0326
I would love to have a pattern to do this with :) please
Jun 29, 2014, 05.34 PMby Rachel Gage
I love, love, LOVE this. A tutorial would be amazing!
May 11, 2014, 09.55 PMby Sonya Yoder
Fantastic! Could I get the instructions to this, please
May 10, 2014, 01.51 AMby Sharon Corzine
Hi! Found this on pinterest! I love this dress!! Do you have Instructions pretty please!
Apr 28, 2014, 04.53 AMby Janet Nelson Carpenter
Could I get the instructions? Thanks
Apr 13, 2014, 01.31 AMby Susan Van Heemst
I would love the instructions for this. Love how it turned out.
Apr 6, 2014, 03.05 AMby Rachel Brenha
Instructions pretty please!
Apr 6, 2014, 12.20 AMby mspink
Instructions please
Mar 30, 2014, 12.44 AMby cindyop
Awesome! Pretty please send instructions?
Mar 22, 2014, 03.21 AMby GigHarborJoyce
I just found this! It is fabulous! Will you send me the instructions? Thanks.
Mar 13, 2014, 04.18 AMby Frances Elmer
I would love the instructions for this. My Daughter wants me to make this shirt-dress for her, need the patteren please
Feb 17, 2014, 01.01 AMby Tara Fleig-Werner
I would love the instructions for this shirt also. It’s beautiful.
Dec 3, 2013, 04.29 AMby Mindy Wismiller
Could you please please please send me the instructions please. This is so beautiful.
Nov 27, 2013, 04.08 PMby Sandraleigh Towers
could I please please have the instructions for this, you have done a wonderful amazing job.
Nov 16, 2013, 11.25 PMby Jenny Betker
I would love the instructions for this, please!! You and the dress are beautiful. :)
Nov 2, 2013, 04.18 AMby Ani Ostendorff
Is it possible to get the instructions for this? It’s beautiful!
Sep 24, 2013, 10.59 PMby Lisa Smith
I would also love the instructions if they’re available please
Aug 10, 2013, 05.24 AMby janmay2013
I love this dress! So creative. I would love this pattern, please!
Jul 28, 2013, 11.12 PMby Susan Piotrowski Malone
can you please send me the instructions on how to make this shirt , I love it !! THANKS
Jun 21, 2013, 02.58 PMby Erica Bammerlin
I would love the instructions! This is so cute!
May 31, 2013, 10.14 PMby Taylor Bissett
Oh man. This is awesome. I need more shirts like this in my life! Could I please please please have your instructions also?!?
May 7, 2013, 07.45 AMby Lindsay Borg
Insanely cute. Once the contest is done, would you be willing to post a pattern or tutorial?
Apr 8, 2013, 01.06 PMby karacoffee
This is the best men’s shirt restyle that I have seen, I would greatly appreciate instructions. Congrats, thank you
Mar 17, 2013, 03.36 PMby Jennifer Kastancuk
I love what you have done! Would it be possible to get the instructions? I would love to attempt this!!