THRIFT FLIP: From button up shirt to halter neck dress!

 
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This tutorial takes you through the steps of how I transformed a thrifted, daggy old button up shirt into a cute halter neck dress! I was inspired by the mini dresses with collars seen from the 60s/70s style and think this would be so perfect to pair with some white go-go boots and headband to really emulate that retro style. Of course a pair of sneakers or chunky doc martins would do the trick too for everyday looks!

I really enjoyed bringing this number to life and believe it would suit any sewing ability! So hopefully it can help inspire your next DIY project :)

 
 
 
 
 
 

The Essentials:

  • Button Up Shirt (ideal style explained in video!)

  • Matching thread & bobbin

  • Elastic (enough to cover back)

  • Fabric chalk

  • Fabric Scissors

  • General pins & safety pin

  • Measuring tape

  • Sewing Machine

 
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Watch Full Tutorial Below

 
 
 

From daggy old shirt, to cute button up dress!

 
 
 
 

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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!

 
DIY, Style, thrift flipMadeline Rawlings1 Comment