Hello Readers. When I saw this shirt at a swap I thought the colors were perfect for spring and Easter. I thought it was a little boxy and I wanted it to be more feminine.
Before and after.
The colors are so right but the shape is so wrong. It's OK.
First, I cut the collar off.
I also cut the front of the neckline a little lower. I folded the front on itself so I could cut both sides at the same time. This will make the new neckline symmetrical.
I used my serger around the neckline to prevent fraying. You could use a zigzag stitch for this also.
I turned the edge under and stitched it down with my sewing machine using a straight stitch to make my new neckline.
Here is the new neckline. It is more open, which looks better on me.
I opened the hem of the ends sleeves with a seam ripper. I just needed to open it enough to get elastic in.
I checked the size of my bicep to see how big I wanted the elastic to be. I wanted it snug, but not tight. I pinned a safety pin to the end of the elastic and used the safety pin to push the elastic through the sleeve.
When I pulled the elastic through, I tied the ends of the elastic in a knot and sewed the opening closed.
This gathers the end of the sleeve together and makes a little puffed sleeve.
My new shirt was ready to wear. It is casual and the colors are fun.
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