Men’s Shirt ReFashion!

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Take a thrifted men’s shirt and make it fit just how you like it! In this video, I’ll show you how to make a cute ¾ sleeve, add a bust dart, reshape the back yoke, and re-sew the pocket with those pro little corners!
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0:00 Intro
0:30 Planning
1:16 Marking
2:58 Cutting
5:23 Taking in the Sides
5:48 Adding a Bust Dart
9:30 The Pocket
12:30 Adding Slits
14:11 Adding a Dart to the Back
17:44 Setting the Sleeves
20:37 Done!

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@florencemoran2746 11 ай бұрын

Wow! Putting in a dart , reshaping the cap of the sleeve and taking in the sides really made the fit more feminine! Very insightful!!! 5 stars for this up cycle!!!

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Florence! Great to hear!

@sylviamaxwell504 11 ай бұрын

You did amazing and looks wonderful 🎉😂❤

@mssixty3426 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for saying, "lives are not at stake here." Really put my perfectionist leanings into perspective! 😄

@maxinegautier3313 11 ай бұрын

This is so fabulous! I'm kind of over the men's shirt refashions that essentially treat them as fabric and turn them into something that I would never wear. This, however, is so helpful for thinking about how to turn a too-big shirt into a more fitted blouse. Thank you so much!

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Oh thank you. I really didn’t want an off the shoulder milkmaid look! I’m glad you’re on the same page!

@tallem6233 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I love all your videos, but as I’m six foot tall, I’ve always been drawn to men’s shirts. I’m going to try one of these. You are so easy to follow along with. Absolutely the best.

@doriscassan6996 11 ай бұрын

It took me a minute to figure out what you were doing to reshape the back but when you did it, wow! What a great way to hide a "dart". I love the fabric that mens' shirts are made from...often easy care and always looks crisp.

@shortgirl65 11 ай бұрын

Catherine - what a great community you're building here! Everyone is so positive and helpful. I've bought some men's shirts to upcycle. A lot of people make them into dresses, but I'm not into the micro minis, lol. These techniques should work better for me.😊 (Though I'd like to see your take on making them into a dress.)

@donnaalexander753 11 ай бұрын

I’ve seen the same and didn’t want mine so short either. I found 2 identical shirts that I cut off the bottom portion of the top of the dress and cut off the top portion of the bottom of the dress. I connected them and had to add a panel at the sides but it works!

@melissaegbertson9100 11 ай бұрын

A wonderful lesson, Catherine! The adjustment at the back yolk is so cool and I love the box pleat on the armhole- I can’t wait to try this kind of upcycle!

@SBVancouver 11 ай бұрын

What a great idea to save a good quality men’s shirt

@susanskidmore9516 11 ай бұрын

OMG...talk about useful information. You are amazing Catherine. And again I gotta compliment you on your delivery.

@lynnries7729 11 ай бұрын

This is so nice...love hearing your thought process and appreciate the visual instructions. Looks like a very classy tunic, just lovely.

@kenn1936 11 ай бұрын

New Subscriber - you are such an AWESOME TEACHER!! In case no one ever told you before, your voice is perfect to listen to all day long, you explain things so well, and show every part that really teaches well. Thank you - great tutorial.

@ArlenePMCM 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic! You're fearless with those scissors, LOL.

@phillygirldiane8315 8 ай бұрын

Lives are not at stake here...words to live by in everyone's sewing room...

@maryswartzel2773 11 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness. So much information in this video. I will need to rewatch this video quite a few times. 😉♥️

@madeleineschwarrtz7433 11 ай бұрын

beautiful idea....I am always at the thrift shop...but never did look at men's shirts for me.....Now I will have to try this ! Thank you !

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Go for it! Thanks for watching!

@tineejohnston9737 11 ай бұрын

Success, the armhole and sleeve dart was epic tutorial ❤️❤️❤️

@belieftransformation 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic re-make; thanks for sharing! Great tips, too! You look great in the upgrade!

@bethsims665 11 ай бұрын

I love the shirt. Thank you for all your sewing skills. You are a great Teacher ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! So happy to hear!

@HisStolenIdentity 11 ай бұрын

This is what I've been looking for. I have TONS of men's button downs to upcycle. If you think of more styles, I would LOVE to see more❤

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Great! I’m working on one right now!

@anitajonsson4379 11 ай бұрын

Hi Catherine! Your new shirt looks absolutely fabulous. It is amazing how you were able to accomplish a remake that turned out to look so beautifully feminine, stylish, modern and classic, while demonstrating outcomes that are typical of professional designers, high-end/expensive brand names that typify quality apparel. You listed a few of these outcomes, but missed one that my mother (who was an excellent seamstress) truly appreciated. You matched the linear stripes of the pocket to those in the underlying garment where it was placed. 🏆✨

@itcouldbeanyone 11 ай бұрын

That looked cute even with no sleeves

@makeitjoyful 11 ай бұрын

That looks fantastic! I wouldn't even have known where to start. I learn so much from your videos. Thank you!

@pattybevins9606 11 ай бұрын

Lovely work!! I love how the shoulder tops look. That little pleat looks perfect!

@Kelly-vc4rs 10 күн бұрын

Yeah, love the 'upcycles' from thrift stores.

@lolawall3561 11 ай бұрын

Love the little changes that created a wonderful top. So inspiring to get a men’s shirt and make it my own.Thank you, happy sewing!

@pattikillelea-almonte6670 3 ай бұрын

Catherine, thank you so much for this video. I have a couple of women's shirts that are too huge (I bought the wrong size and didn't realize it until after the return window had closed). Yesterday after watching your video about 5 times (had to make it sink in!), I was able to successfully re-size one of them. It took me almost the whole day, but I did it. Thanks! If I hadn't seen your videos, I wwould never have realized it was possible. Also, my pleats on the sleeves don't really match (one looks like yours, the other ... not so much), but I'm going with "progress not perfection" as the motto. Again, thank you!

@CatherineSews 3 ай бұрын

That’s so great to hear! Well done!

@emilysmith2784 11 ай бұрын

Excellent up cycle as always. Those matched stripes on the back yoke and sleeve *chef kiss* ❤

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Awww, thank you, Emily!

@leafyrox 11 ай бұрын

You make it look so easy. And it looks great!

@margaretttowler9404 11 ай бұрын

Great video. Watching you makes me want to sew more.

@ellenbruckermarshall4179 11 ай бұрын

Just in time, I just got 6 shirts and one’ll be tailored for me. Nice editing and narration with your thought process.

@dorothyyoung8231 26 күн бұрын

Handy tip for newbies: pin pricks happen. If you get blood on your project, your own saliva will act as a solvent to remove it. Put your saliva on the stain, then blot it away!

@terrimcintyre193 11 ай бұрын

👏 👏 👏 Love this tailored feminine look.

@normacooper6377 11 ай бұрын

Very useful & cute upcycle. Clever refashion of the shirt, too. Thanks for sharing your work.🎊

@annholmes9650 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Particularly love the little tucks on the shoulder! Thank you Catherine for another winner.🎉

@glittergrandma 11 ай бұрын

Well done. Your examples and process are a big help to me. Seeing the steps is really helpful. Many thanks.

@theresaromatowski9536 11 ай бұрын

I haven't watched video yet. Just like to read the comments first. Then I'm more prepared for what is coming. So glad to see your hair pulled out of the viewing area. And it still looks great during the production time, thank you. I'm now ready to watch the video.

@rofree2470 11 ай бұрын

In the 1990's had taken a princess seam pattern that fit well and modified it to convert men's shirts into women's. Opened the side seams all the way to the cuff or placket, depending on the style of shirt then layed the shirt out flat. Layed the pattern, which had the seam allowance removed for the collar and button placket. Then cut to the shape of the pattern. The side seam pattern was repeated, lining up the pattern pieces with the shoulder seam. Then the sleeve pattern was lined up with the cuff and the sleeve trimmed to the pattern. When sewing, made sure to line up the shoulder seam and sew top down on the front, then top down on the back. Liked making French seams since hadn't learned the flat felled seam technique. Then attach sleeve and side slits basically the way you did. Saved HOURS of construction time not having to make collars, cuffs and buttons! This video is an inspiration to make a new pattern for this gramma bod and go back to what is successful! Thank you!

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

I think I get what you’re saying, and it sounds like a brilliant idea! I might have to give that a try!

@jeannetteantry1086 11 ай бұрын

It would seem so complicated, but you make it so simple and slowly and methodically take it apart and sew it back together making great fitting changes. Now I have to try a shirt. Thanks. Good shirt fabric is hard to find and expensive. And a lot of the shirt remains sewn already. Great video.

@katieduffy593 11 ай бұрын

Another amazing video, thank you. The finished shirt is lovely and sleek.

@arvettadelashmit9337 11 ай бұрын

Your new dressy blouse is beautiful on you.

@mikeandhollybolduc5258 11 ай бұрын

This came out wonderfully!!

@collef1136 Ай бұрын

Thank you Catharine. I always learn something from your videos. So grateful 🙏🏻

@gailsewsquilts1529 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Catherine. Loved seeing your process. I was struggling with a men’s shirt upcycle and realized sewing the side seams 1st has been my problem. I did the darts 1st and then had too much of a fabric discrepancy between front and back. As always you’re video was clear, concise and oh so helpful!

@bonniecrowe1531 11 ай бұрын

Wow. Imagine having a custom sized button up shirt that doesn't pop at the chest. I might need a lower dart as well. I love the inspiration.

@kdcbattlecreek 11 ай бұрын

I never knew what to do with the serger tails, and I love the yoke treatment. I used that om my husband's shirt. Mow I can take in my blouses after having lost a bit of weight.

@711Union 11 ай бұрын

You are amazing. I love your upcycles.

@joannemcd1257 11 ай бұрын

This is SUPER ADORABLE! ❤

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, Joanne! So glad you like it!

@bonntonne5090 11 ай бұрын

WOW! You are such a great teacher.

@janeallen5969 11 ай бұрын

I was hoping you would have a video on remaking a man's shirt. My husband and I were married 54 years. Sadly, he passed away a couple of years ago. He had a lovely collection of shirts. They are in very good condition and I loved them. I am so happy you made relatively easy changes & made a great shirt. I will enjoy my up coming projects. I don't have the tool to make the curves. I am guessing this is an item we should get to do a lot of thrifting changes? Do you have a video showing how to use the curve tool?

@daxxydog5777 11 ай бұрын

They’re not expensive, but you can also freehand it or use anything curved, like bowls or plates. I think I bought a cheap one from Amazon in my beginning stages of pattern making, and it was like $5. I might have a small ruler collection at this point. 🤔 I am sorry to hear about your husband - you guys were married a very long time. Have you considered making a memory pillow out of one of the shirts? I made some for a friend to give to her children, and they turned out so cute.

@sharonrush731 2 ай бұрын

You do a great job Cathrine , you make it look so easy

@user-vz8jn3zh4e 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I have a stash of men's shirts and have been wondering how best to refashion them to fit me. I love the little pleat at the top of the sleeve--adding femininity while keeping the shirt lines clean. I can't wait to get started!! If you have further ideas on refashioning men's shirts, I'd definitely be interested.

@CatherineSews 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Have you seen this one? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jc53abyax622iIk.htmlsi=UkRJgPLTDw0TZGHq

@margaretrose3871 11 ай бұрын

Wow this is so so helpful. I bought some shirts that are way too big for me. Been afraid to try and alter them. This will help me so much. Thank you.

@mammastreed5070 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! The extra challenges that the stripes present didn’t slow you down a bit! I need to be less intimidated by stripes too! Thanks! I’d love to see how you would tackle making the collar a different style. Maybe a band style, collar”less” style. Can it be done from that collar?

@bohorustica8545 11 ай бұрын

Just wonderful, love the stripes they look so timeless and Classic . Love me a well loved good cotton shirt, they become so soft and comfortable. I have 2 XXXL men's plaid , well loved flannel shirts, so light and soft and comfy to work out in the yard and garden. I swim in them, but love them. I will try some of your wonderful alterations to make them less overwhelming looking. I just own a sewing machine but have been watching your videos this winter and they have been so inspiring.I'm just going to jump in and try ( with a large less loved shirt) Gratitude for sharing your wisdom always. :))

@CatherineSews 11 ай бұрын

What a lovely comment! Thank you for inspiring me right back!

@ruthbarmore5211 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video ! I have several quality men's shirts that I purchased from a thrift store and I'm looking forward to using this technique.

@susanstewart1402 11 ай бұрын

You are making me feel good about saving an old too small, long circle skirt in gorgeous high quality fabric.

@doudou53d44 11 ай бұрын

That was a stunning job!!👍😎🐕‍🦺🐈‍⬛

@beckyev1965 9 ай бұрын

LOVE the 3/4 sleeves! This is such a cute makeover... and what a lovely job on the pocket!

@kindraanderson5849 8 ай бұрын

Hello Catherine! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I feel so blessed to have found your channel, as a seamstress taught by a wonderful high school sewing teacher. I absolutely adore your up cycling finds. Thank you :)

@vickiewilliams3259 11 ай бұрын

Wow - that was amazing! I love the look of men's shirts too but have never thought about tailoring one to fit me so it's flattering and not just sloppy looking. Also think this would work great on a men's Hawaiian shirt. Love a lot of those prints - so maybe I'll try one. Thanks for the great video.

@lobodo988 2 ай бұрын

Perfect. I love tailored woven clothing more than stretchy knits, your creation is soooooo handsome! 😍 Those 3/4 sleeves look femme chic to me, and look fantastic over a base layer "jacket style". Loooooove this.

@lakcurious 11 ай бұрын

Great! Thank you so much for your work! I've been looking for a tutorial like this for a long time!

@dianejohanson98 11 ай бұрын

Great job! I wish I could sew as well as you do!

@colleenjolicoeur6059 5 ай бұрын

So much talent. The Force is strong with this one. LOL.

@QueenAmethyst55 11 ай бұрын

What a shirt! What a sewist! What a Woman! 💯% Catherine 🌹

@SewJoyful 11 ай бұрын

Fabulous shirt refashion 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@lorrainedempsey3320 2 ай бұрын

Your shirt came out beautifully, and makes a really nice outfit, with the pleated skirt. Very nice. 👏👏👏

@hollyfrostswings 2 ай бұрын

Love all your projects and videos, but this one was super helpful and answered so many questions I’ve had when I’ve tried to do something similar and failed. The yoke “darts” are dead on - I usually have to do shoulder darts in the back of my tops for good fit and that is exactly how it’s done with a back yoke! Brilliant - you’ve inspired me to finally tackle some frumpy shirts I know I would love if they fit a little better. Thank you!

@EmmBee20014 11 ай бұрын

Amazing as always !

@dorisshawcross4222 11 ай бұрын

great idea & great result thank you Catherine .

@pharbottle 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic job!

@vivianhamilton616 11 ай бұрын

Too cute...I love it!🥰

@juadonna 11 ай бұрын

Super duper Cute! The fabric is so beautiful; looked like a joy to work with! Thank you for sharing with you fans!

@karendiesner5008 11 ай бұрын

Stunning!

@mymagicword 11 ай бұрын

I have a couple women’s size large shirts in the donation pile because they’re too big for me. Now I know how to change them up. This video isn’t just for men’s shirts. ❤ Thank you for sharing your skills!

@sallyannledbetter3101 5 ай бұрын

Excellent tiny details that really creates good fit!

@debbietrent3857 3 ай бұрын

Gorgeous!

@henriettelinkshanderin1449 11 ай бұрын

Well done!

@andreagrimes9721 6 күн бұрын

Hi Catherine, your tutorials are so helpful. Could you possibly show a video altering a man's Hawaiian shirt. My husband has lost a lot of weight and I would love his shirts fit him again.

@cookeka 9 ай бұрын

Awesome job, thanks for the lesson!

@curious8890 9 ай бұрын

wow so flattering, amazing work!

@cltinturkey 11 ай бұрын

Masterful. Brava!

@martyecirioni5361 21 күн бұрын

So glad I found You. Thank yoh

@SBL1932 9 ай бұрын

Your video are absolutely amazing.

@monikamiroslava4074 11 ай бұрын

As someone with a "heathy" stash of men's shirts sitting in a box, if this wasn't exactly what I needed :D Your shirt came out beautiful! Thanks you for sharing and for the detailed explanations. Suddenly it's not as daunting to cut into a piece :)

@janetwilliams7705 11 ай бұрын

Lovely!

@cathyjacobs9240 Ай бұрын

What a great tutorial, thank you I learned quite a bit.

@gisellejones1139 11 ай бұрын

Another good one😊

@lorrainedempsey3320 7 ай бұрын

What a GREAT fit. So perfect 💓. So professional!!! Luv,luv,luv, your upcycle instructions. Thank you.

@Windchyme5 11 ай бұрын

That is so perfect. Great video thanks so much!!!

@matrixmom3300 11 ай бұрын

AhDORABLE!!! Love it. I have several mens shirts...but always scared to tackle! I think I can now!! Not going to lie, the whole gaggle of pins you had at the sleeve had me on "pins and needles"!! 😆