DIY: Refashion a Man’s Shirt into a Beach Dress

Posted on July 24, 2012 by The Renegade Seamstress

 

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I'm a busy wife, mom, grandma, and teacher who loves to create. I've joined the refashion scene and I 'd like to share and connect with all those talented and creative people out there doing similar things.
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63 Responses to DIY: Refashion a Man’s Shirt into a Beach Dress

  1. Marty Frasier says:
    July 24, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    I love how you fitted this! So clever!

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  2. Mother Deer says:
    July 24, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Another ingenius refashion 🙂 How I look forward to your new blog posts; keep ’em coming!

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  3. Karen Schulz says:
    July 24, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    It is great. I think the shirt choice makes a difference too – having the print around the bottom just makes it. http://www.madewithmytwohands.blogspot.com

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  4. Alice says:
    July 24, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    you inspire me to re-work clothes I have but don’t like as they are!

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  5. Heather says:
    July 24, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    Adorable! You are a creative genius. Seriously.

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  6. lonestarcasie says:
    July 24, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOh. The buttons. I was trying to figure out if you put a zipper in or what. 😉

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  7. Anonymous says:
    July 24, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    Your creativity is quite amazing Beth…I think you found your niche!

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  8. Jan says:
    July 24, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    I want it!

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  9. astimegoesbuy says:
    July 24, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    I love this one!
    Such a cute dress and there must be millions of shirts at thrift shops that could be converted to something as beautiful.
    Excellent work 🙂
    Cheers,
    Laura

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  10. CherryPix says:
    July 24, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    That’s so pretty. Really like the way you added shape!

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  11. BeingZhenya says:
    July 24, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    You gave me an idea lady 🙂 Thank you so much!

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  12. blankenmom says:
    July 24, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    I love that you put a middle piece in this one. Very cute!

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  13. Boomdeeadda says:
    July 24, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    You are a magician…Poof, it’s a dress. I’m always amazed

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  15. jenyjenny says:
    July 25, 2012 at 3:51 am

    Fabulous! What a brilliant makeover!

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  16. Hugs, Kisses and Snot says:
    July 25, 2012 at 7:12 am

    Oh my gosh, you are so talented. I love this!

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  17. stirandstitch says:
    July 25, 2012 at 7:54 am

    so clever! thanks for the tutorial 🙂

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  18. Oh Sew Tempting says:
    July 25, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    Magic!! Another super remake 🙂

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  19. Joen says:
    July 25, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    WOW that’s fantastic!

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  20. lisasgarden says:
    July 25, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    Superb! What an inspired remake. I would never be able to tell it started out as a shirt. I am going to be on the lookout for big men’s shirts now.

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  21. alicecarman says:
    July 25, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    You look adorable!!!

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  22. brenda says:
    July 26, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    This is such a great idea. I never thought of using the sleeves that way. It works. Beautiful as usual.

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  23. offsquare says:
    July 27, 2012 at 12:38 am

    It looks fabulous! Well done, you’ve done such a great job with it.

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  24. rosyragpatch says:
    July 28, 2012 at 10:20 am

    Great transformation!

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  25. camilla(the)small says:
    July 30, 2012 at 2:30 am

    I love it! Not only does it fit well but it’s really flattering on you as well. You look lovely 🙂

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  26. I'm A Refashionista! says:
    August 12, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    So cute! I am definitely going to try this one! Love!

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  27. christine says:
    May 26, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    I just finished making this dress…I had a mans shirt to make an apron from but after seeing your dress I had to try it…(just don’t know if i’m brave enough to wear it) I’m not as young as I think I am!! It was fun and quick and easy….thanks for all the inspiration!!

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  28. Sarah says:
    August 18, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Wow! I’m SO impressed by the fabulous things you refashion here! I’ll be back for more inspiration. 🙂

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  30. Ann says:
    October 22, 2015 at 6:51 am

    I just love following your new fashions! I am shopping the thrift stores all the time, now. I am currently trying to find a cashmere sweater large enough to make the peplum sweater. You are fantastic!

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  31. Sue says:
    November 21, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    How cute is this dress!

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  32. Karen Watts says:
    January 28, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    Oh no…..I am heading off to a hawaiian party tomorrow, and have been searching for a tutorial like this all week, couldn’t find one, so ended up buying a dress today, and now I have found this, oh well, saved for next time.

    Love your work, just brilliant!

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