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Make A Ruffle Dress From Men's Button Down Shirts
By: Melissa Lin from Pivot Point Patterns
Updated May 23, 2023 
Make A Ruffle Dress From Mens Button Down Shirts
"Make a menswear-inspired shirt dress from 3 men's dress shirts purchased at the thrift store. Start with a well-fitting shirt to save time. Then make ruffles from the other 2 shirts. This upcycle project is easy for beginners because it's all straight-line sewing. In less than one hour, you'll have a lightweight, flowy dress perfect for warmer weather. Or make it in flannel for cooler weather. Have fun mixing patterns and colors to make it your own design."
Project TypeMake a Project
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Sewn byMachine
Materials List
- 3 men's dress shirts
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