DIY: Transform button up to cute gathered top

 
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In this tutorial I share the steps of how to recreate one of my recent obsessions - a thrift flipped mens button up tee transformed into a cute gathered top with drawstring features!! It's such an easy and straight forward process which is perfect to add to DIY lists of all sewing skills levels.

Another versatile and stylish me-made, upcycled essential to add into my wardrobe!

 
 
 
 
 
 

The Essentials:

  • An oversized button up shirt (at least 1-2 times larger than your normal size)

  • Matching thread & bobbin

  • Fabric chalk

  • Fabric Scissors

  • General pins & safety pin

  • Measuring tape

  • Sewing Machine

 
 

Watch Full Tutorial Below

 
 
 
 
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Hope this was helpful! As always, let me know if you give this tutorial a go and how it turns out. Hashtag the outcome #essentialsclub or tag me @theessentialsclub

Don’t forget that sewing is meant to be fun. Enjoy the creative process and don’t put so much pressure on yourself that it becomes unenjoyable.

It’s one of those things that the more you do it, the more you’ll improve over time!