Upcycle

I was hanging out with a friend yesterday, and remarked that I hadn't sewn anything since February. Crazy! I just haven't.

Ellis and Daddy went camping last night, leaving M and I at home. I was catching up on blogs and got totally inspired by Made by Rae's Spring Top Challenge. I promptly set about trying to come up with a top of my own. I don't know how I got the upcycle bug in my head, too. I googled around and found this tutorial for converting a men's shirt into a girly top. I have a couple of old shirts of hubby's that have been needing some new life. I actually set about to do this tutorial twice, but as I got into it both times, the shirt said something different to me. (I haven't decided yet if I'll post about the first one. Still not sure about it.)

I'm really happy with how this one came out. Yes, it was hubby's shirt--but from Retro Days in high school. It recently surfaced at his parents' house, and I got a huge kick out of it. It was kind of cool, but also kind of only 70's Day worthy. (sorry the pics are so bad--my phone cam)

I cut off the top, cutting from underarm to underarm of the sleeves, so buttoned it's just a tube, essentially. Then hemmed across the top. Four rows of elastic thread shirring.

I turned it around so the buttons were in the back, then added straps.

I love how it turned out. And it's super comfy. And I think it's gone from Retro Day to Vintage-y