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| Cannibalizing two shirts for the greater good |
Two thrift store men's shirts, each sporting a red and white stripe pattern, are combined together to create one new upcycled shirt. And here's how:
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| The how-to |
Some detail shots:
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| Detail, top of shirt |
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| Detail, inset pocket (hand-stitched) |
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| Detail: patches covering old shirt logos |
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| Detail: Cuffs reattached at elbow height |
And a bonus for the Fourth of July: Since the shirt sports red and white stripes, I decided to add a pin to round out the ensemble for the holiday. The pin is fashioned from an old tin can lid (for more how-to info on tin can pins see
Tin Can Frames Tutorial, or enter "tin can pins" in the search window of this blog and see a whole range of past tin can pins).
And yes, the sentiment is both political and emotional.
LOVE this idea! I've loved some other refashions needing three shirts...but have struggled to find 3 coordinating patterns. Two patterns...I've got!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! I've seen other refashions that use three patterns/patterns. I've yest to find three I like. But two...I've got! Looking forward to making one of my own! And the BLUE pin...clever on all levels and sentiments!
ReplyDeleteSo happy I found this. I have been given 6 men's linen shirts that don't fit. Now I have a way to combine them for a fun & comfortable summer shirts! Thank you for sharing.
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