Shirt refashion

I have joined in with Portia at The Makery to refashion a mans shirt. My man is a slim Jim so the donated shirt was small but I loved the vibrant green pattern. It had to make something.

I made a versatile top which can be worn open as a smock over a long sleeved T-shirt. I mean what is the point in making summer clothes with this weather!

I took the flap pockets off the top and moved them to the bottom, threw the flaps in the bin and then made a binding for the neck and sleeves from the original sleeves. I took the scoop hem off and made it short and boxy to the hip. The top yoke is made from thick jersey. 

I also wore it as a summer top, you know if by some miracle the sun comes out...

So there you are, my entry into the Refashioners 2015. Do pop over and look at the other creative projects or even enter yourself. There is a great prize but more importantly that is one less shirt in landfill and one more thing in my wardrobe.

Jo xxxx