Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Men's Shirts Repurposed

I don't intend on becoming a sewing blog.  Occasionally I do post some of my makings.  Today I am posting to link to Project Run and Play.  With our sweet new addition (which needs some blog time soon), my sewing time is absent.  I am getting antsy to jump back in.  The creations are swarming around in my head again. 

This week is repurposed men's shirts.  There are some fabulous ideas on their site already.  Cuteness abounds!

Here is one I recently made for a friend's baby girl.  I thought of red/white/blue would be appropriate since she will be able to fit into it around the fourth of July (about 6 months old).  I used David's shirt and a vintage skirt that my mom had made long ago.  I wish I had a model. 



To avoid buying too much fabric and save on the budget, I have been challenging myself to use what I have (fabric or clothing) for my creations.  It makes me think a little more, but not as much as some of the sweet creations linked to Project Run and Play.  So many think out of the box with such skill!

Here are a few of my past repurposed clothes from men's shirts:
 

 

Look at these cuties! I think these were for Easter. Just a little before Teague was born. So fun to look back!

 From David's shirt that I loved, but he wanted to donate.  To Taylin's shirt and a pair of shorts for Kennedy (can't find a good picture of it...that is her wearing them.  I guess my attempt failed).


From my grandfather's denim work shirts and pockets from Taylin's old jeans.


Pajamas from Aggie and Arizona tees.
I remembered this bag I made for my son to take to church.  I used a pant leg from his old pants and my husband's shirt for the lining.  The pocket on the shirt was perfect for an interior pocket for my little guy's collections. 
 
 

9 comments:

Upstatemamma said...

Oh my! That Fourth of July dress is adorable. The other dresses you made your girls is similar to my idea 1 which I'm hoping to have finished tomorrow.

Unknown said...

These are all cute! I need to get better at using and recycling what I have around the house. You are really good at it!
Donna

sallyavena said...

Very cute! What a great present! You did a great job with all of the details.

DNAgallows said...

Thanks! For the two plaid dresses, I used an online tutorial. I was just starting my sewing days :) Now I can't get enough!

Suzanne Winter said...

how great to be able to put together a collection like this of such different looks from refashioning men's shirts!

Karen said...

That red/blue ensemble refashion is just adorable! I love the pocket and contrast details. In fact all the dresses from men's shirts are really cute.

Celina said...

Amazing job! So many different looks and styles and those kids look so happy!!! Isn't it fun recycling- I love it. Thanks for passing by my little blog, I really appreciated it. Have a great weekend.

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Polly said...

These are great, Amanda! I have found an amazing lady who does an amazing job repurposing clothes, too. I have been hanging on to all the old clothes since then and just have to start my projects! Seeing yours is a great reminder and inspiration!