Burda Style For people who sew
Description
Another shirt recon! Seems like plaid is a big trend this fall. I bought this men’s XXXXL shirts from ebay and transformed into a cute shirt dress with ruffles.
Material Notes
Men's plaid shirt
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Feb 21, 2009, 02.29 AMby hamble
Great dress. Looks so comfy! love the tartan look.
Oct 22, 2008, 08.19 AMby frills_lace_bows
the ruffles are gorgeous!
Oct 22, 2008, 12.28 AMby OfficeBusyBody
What a great idea! I would never have guessed it was once a man’s shirt. How did you alter the body and sleeves to fit you? Did you cut the seams open and resewed them to a smaller size?
Sep 30, 2008, 06.39 AMby carrotflowers
I love it!!
Sep 30, 2008, 05.09 AMby CarotteSauvage
This is just brilliant! Well done Xmas baby:)!
Sep 30, 2008, 02.20 AMby Kamelia
fanstastic transformation…, very clever!! ;)
Sep 28, 2008, 12.04 PMby Plusea
I really like what you did!
Sep 26, 2008, 11.46 AMby Loreliz
its wonderfull!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and such a greatt idea :)
Sep 26, 2008, 03.02 AMby Paunnet
that’s great, I love it!
Sep 25, 2008, 04.47 PMby whimsykid
This is greatly, exactly what I want to make and wear! In fact, I just picked up a huge plaid men’s shirt the other day. This is really inspiring!
Sep 25, 2008, 12.27 PMby MamaDiosa
I love this dress!!! Ruffles, plaid, what’s not to love?
Sep 25, 2008, 09.35 AMby dianacirne
I love this one! And it’s more fun because you use a big big shirt! Nice job!
Sep 25, 2008, 04.35 AMby pinksunflower
WOW what a brill idea! My husband has a few shirts I would really enjoy doing that with! he he he
Sep 25, 2008, 02.39 AMby Polychromatin
Very cool! Suits you perfectly!
Sep 25, 2008, 12.15 AMby verypurpleperson
so adorable! love the transformation!
Sep 24, 2008, 06.48 PMby fearbeforekelly
omgosh! i love it! i want it!
Sep 24, 2008, 06.14 PMby CelinaJ
Great idea! I love it!
Sep 24, 2008, 04.21 PMby calicocouture
That is adorable!! I love it. Fantastic job. =D