How to convert a men's shirt into a women's blouse

In the wardrobe, one often finds shirts that a man has not worn for a long time for various reasons. This is not a reason to shy away from quality things. They can be given a second life by turning a man’s shirt into a women’s shirt. You can do the alteration yourself; it will not require much effort.

Materials and tools needed for remodeling

Having chosen a shirt and starting alteration, you need to check the availability of all the necessary materials and tools. To complete the work you will need:

• Sewing machine;
• Suitable thread thickness;
• Needles and pins;
• Tape measure;
• Chalk for basting;
• Ruler or square.

Additionally, decorative elements may be useful for decorating a new blouse: lace, rhinestones, beads, decorative buttons, etc.

How to make a fashionable women's blouse from a men's shirt

You can give a voluminous men's shirt the appearance of women's clothing in different ways.

The easiest way is to wear the shirt without alteration, but with some changes.

• Long sleeves are rolled up.
• The shirt can be worn untucked, emphasizing the waist with a beautiful belt or a light silk scarf.
• If a shirt is worn without a belt, it is not buttoned up completely, but the edges of the fronts are tied with a knot.

Reference! A shirt that is larger than a woman needs will correspond to the fashionable oversize style. In accordance with this, clothing should be very loose.

Altering is another way to transform men's clothing into women's clothing. In this case, you can give the new product a fitted silhouette, as well as create a blouse of the original model.

The easiest way to alter the sleeve is to shorten the sleeve (to size 2/3 or short) and shorten the length along the front.

A variety of models of women's blouses that can be made on the basis of a men's shirt (with instructions)

When altering a men's shirt into a women's blouse, it is not necessary to maintain the style of the product while changing sizes. You can make a variety of blouses from an ordinary shirt.

How to sew an off-shoulder blouse

• The collar and shoulder are cut off from the shirt. In this case, the upper part (head) of the sleeve is also removed.
• A fold is made on the cuts. At the same time, a decorative elastic band or a beautiful lace is inserted into the front and back neck folds.

Important! The elastic band (lace) is not tightened. On open parts of the shoulder it should become a comfortable strap connecting the front and back of the product.

• The front and back hems are stitched.
• Process the cut top of the sleeve.

The result is a blouse with only thin elastic on the open shoulders.

Advice! Light summer blouses (thin cotton or silk fabrics) are suitable for this style.

How to make a sleeveless summer blouse

Another summer blouse option that women love is a variety of sleeveless designs.

Off Shoulder Blouse

• The sleeves of the shirt are torn off.
• A cut line (round, rectangular, V-shaped) is drawn on the fabric with chalk. Excess collar fabric is cut off.
• After trying on the shirt, determine the desired shoulder length. If necessary, excess tissue is cut off. At the same time, the excess fabric is pinned on the sides, and then new side seams are marked, which will make the blouse fitted.
• Process the armhole. To do this, you can make a hem or cut fabric to size for hemming.
• Perform cutting processing. A edging is cut out from the cut fabric, applied to the front part and sewn. Then turn the edging inside out and complete the processing.

Advice! You can also use decorative edging made of contrasting material or companion fabric to finish the armhole and neckline.

• Finish the work by sewing the side seams.

Without collar and sleeves

A similar alteration option will allow you to sew a sleeveless product.

The work is performed according to a similar algorithm.

• Mark a new cutting line.
• Mark darts that will take away excess fabric and allow the blouse to fit your figure.
• Sleeves are ripped off.
• The excess fabric on the shoulder is cut off and the armhole is adjusted at the same time.
• Perform processing of cuts and tucks.

Advice! Darts or new side seams for a fitted silhouette can be omitted. In this case, the blouse is worn with a belt.

Blouse with collar

Another type of sleeveless blouse involves keeping the collar. This will allow you to open your shoulders as much as possible.

• The sleeves are removed from the shirt.
• Baste and make darts or tucks, with the help of which the blouse will become fitted.
• From the bottom point of the armhole, draw a line to the collar.

Advice! If desired, this line can be drawn directly to the collar (in this case the shoulders will be completely open). You can lead it to the shoulder, making its length minimal or medium.

• Finally, the sections are processed.

How to sew a cropped shirt

In cases where the shirt is too long, it is not only altered, but also shortened.

• The neckline and sleeves are altered using one of the methods described above.
• Determine the required length of the shirt.

The length of fitted shirts that will be worn untucked can be made different: short - to the waist, medium - just below the waist or to mid-thigh. For looser shirts, mid-thigh length is suitable. They are worn with the hems tied in a knot.

• The lower cut is processed.

Methods for decorating blouses altered from men's shirts

Compared to women's blouses, men's shirts are distinguished by their restraint and severity. By altering the product, it can be made more feminine. The use of various decorative elements will help with this.

Lace

Using lace you can give a blouse a completely new look. Options for using lace elements: decorating a pocket, raised seams, replacing an existing collar with a lace one, lace insert along the neckline, etc.

Embroidery, applique

An original product can be created using suitable embroidery or appliqué. They decorate the corners of the collar, pockets, and create a decorative border along the neckline.

Beads, buttons

Beads or buttons of different sizes and colors are also suitable for decorating various elements of a blouse. They can be sewn onto a part of a shirt (pocket flap, collar, etc.) to create a beautiful pattern or ornament.

Useful tips for converting men's shirts into women's blouses

• The alteration is carried out with a clean, ironed product.
• To make a new blouse look good, if there is a significant difference in the sizes of men and women, it is best to completely cut the shirt into its component parts.
• New cuts made on the product must not be left untreated.
• Accurate and careful fitting of cut lines and new seams, accuracy in performing the work will ensure a good result for the alteration.

A women's blouse made from a men's shirt is an opportunity to replenish your wardrobe with an original new item without additional costs.