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Big button-down into fun summer dress!
This project shouldn't take a learned seamstress very long at all, but if you're a beginner like me it might take you longer.
Because I also took pictures and planned my tutorial while working on it (and I'm slow), it took me 8 hours 20 minutes...
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Step 1Get a button-down shirt that is large enough to encircle your under-bust where that red line is.
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Step 2Cut off the sleeves at the seam.
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Step 3Now cut off the collar (front and back) a little above the first button.
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Step 4Next turn the main piece inside out and try it on.
You will want to pin the sleeve holes so that it fits your hips and isn't lumpy, then sew a straight stitch!
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Step 5Turn inside out and this is what it should look like!
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Step 6Take each of your sleeves and cut off the cuff and at the bottom seam ( black line)
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Step 7Use the sleeves and your lining fabric to make the top.
Tutorial for top: http://forum.threadbanger.com/showthread.php?t=11888Then sew it on to the bottom of the dress. I suggest also topstitching over the bottom part because of the fabric.
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Step 8Wait for a sunny day or vacation and wear it!
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