BEFORE:
A too-big western shirt of Todd’s destined for the Goodwill but before it got stuffed in the bag, it called out to me, begging to be made into a skirt for Princess.
And I knew it had to have a yoke. It just so happened this western shirt had the perfect yoke on the back.
AFTER:
I think it might be one of my favorite refashions ever.
There isn’t even a hem. I ended up just tucking the bottom of the shirt under and tacking it in a few spots to keep it in place, creating a semi-bubble look.
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oh my word that is fabulous – must make it!!
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I love it! The combo of the bubble and the yoke make the skirt! Perfect!
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Wow! This is amazing!
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This is adorable! I love the pockets and yoke. Too cute!
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Love the yoke. This skirt turned out so cute and the bubble bottom is a perfect finish!
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Yeah, this is a pretty amazing refashion. I am pregnant with a boy but your refashions make me want a girl! haha, just kidding, there is plenty to refashion for boys, right? But I do love the skirt.
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You are such an inspiration. I love this look–it’s somehow so feminine, given it came from a plaid cowboy shirt, and so adorably original.
I have enjoyed a few dicey sewing exploits of my own ever since I linked to you from Design Mom (“dicey” because I have no sewing training nor half a clue about how to operate my Janome). But your blog got me thinking.
Thought you might like to see my latest!
http://cwoolley.blogspot.com/2010/01/repurposing-part-3.html
Thanks, Carrie!
P.S. You may like to know my family did a shoe drive, having seen your Soles4Souls post as well. Great stuff!
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Super Cute! Thanks for this! I’ll have to remember this one when I’m raiding my husband’s closet for more fabric!!
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yes – definitely a favorite!
What did you do for a closure? Or is it just elastic in the back – I like the flat and fitted look of the yoke turned waist band.
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I love it. And Ted has so many western shirts….
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Ok, I think this might be my favorite redo I have ever seen. Ever. I LOVE it. So much. I am making one!
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That is great! What a cool remake! Way to go!
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Wow!!! How did you make this?!?! Do you sell the pattern/directions at all?!?!?
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This is Carrie
Twitter: thisiscarrie
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March 22nd, 2010 at 9:55 am
Sorry guys! No pattern or directions at the moment. My advice for now would be -”don’t be afraid to just start cutting”. And really, someone else is bound to post their own tutorial for my design sooner than I will.
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Love this! It would be awesome if you could post a tutorial. PS I ended up getting the ThreadBanger and I love it. Thanks so much for the advice.
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So cute, I love it! I have one of these shirts laying around. Hopefully mine turns out as nice as yours!
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Wouw! i love it! quite difficult for me to understand all words (i’m french), but i can tell you that this skirt is really cute! and fits the model very well! i’m always happy to discover people doing same things as i do. Maybe you would like to see my refashions too? thanks again!
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You could use the cuffs to trim the shirt sleeves to make it match. But I am sure you already thought of that. Love the redesigns and it makes me want a girl. I have boys. Maybe some day I will have nieces…
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