3/20/12

Mens shirt refashion: peplum dress

Supplies: Mens Shirt


This was a tacky polyester mens shirt I got thrifting. I loved the brown/polkadot fabric and thought a peplum would be a nice twist to the mens shirt refashion.


I made my own pattern for this dress. You can use your favorite dress to draft patterns (just trace and cut using newspaper...).
Here is what everything became...
Sleeves: ruffled waist
cuffs: straps
main shirt: skirt and bodice
collar: back sleeves





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103 comments:

  1. Edel ThereseMarch 20, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Oh my god that is actually amazing!! I'm always so amazed of how you can turn something ordinary into something beautiful!

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  2. MirkaMarch 20, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Perfect Idea, I had to pin it on Pinterest :) Well done :)

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  3. ariMarch 21, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    So cute! I wrote a tutorial for drafting a strapless dress with a peplum ^_^

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  4. neshadMarch 21, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Is there any way you could make a pattern that I could print off? I have been looking for this dress pattern for months.

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    1. LauraMarch 21, 2012 at 9:57 AM

      Hi Neshad...I don't have a pattern to print...because it was made from a mens shirt I really have to make it up as I go (hence the cuffs as straps..etc.). You can really draft a pattern from a simple dress you like, then add a ruffled skirt around the waist...that is all a peplum dress really is....

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  5. JolaMarch 21, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Wow! How did you do that!?! It's incredibly beautiful!

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  6. UnknownMarch 25, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    If I had a sewing machine my boyfriend's shirts would be in trouble! Great job!!

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  7. Aline SalazarMarch 26, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    would love to do this too! does somebody knows where can i find a pattern?

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  8. Sylvia Salas - Dare to DIYMarch 27, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    I simply can't believe the awesome projects you do! You are so talented! I wish I could sew like you do!

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  9. MateaTPolMarch 30, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    wow , just wow!

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  10. lizzhatfieldApril 17, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Such a great transformation , you really did such a great job.. :)

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  11. AnonymousMay 6, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    I am totally in love with that dress.....you rock! Question.....where did you get your dress form? What brand?

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  12. LauraMay 7, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Thanks!! I got it from ebay years ago...check for some online.

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  13. DominiqueJune 18, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    That is one HOT reconstruction ! What size shirt did you use ? Is the dress lined ?

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  14. AnienAugust 2, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    hi Laura,

    i inspired by your refashion here, so i decide to make one of my own.. you can see here : http://anindyamutiara.blogspot.nl/2012/08/diy-peplum-top-from-men-shirt.html
    i mentioned this website and this project too there :)

    Thank you for inspiring :D

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  15. BeckyOctober 24, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Oh my gosh, that is adorable! Thank you for the how-to!

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  16. SabowtageNovember 27, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    Beautiful job! i like it!

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  17. EMCDecember 3, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Perfect !

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  18. ♥ Настя ♥December 28, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Hello from Russia! This work is amazing, it inspires! You are done! ))))

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  19. ♥ Настя ♥December 28, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Oh, may I ask ... shirt was originally a large?

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  20. LenaFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    wow it is more than brilliand i love it
    it looks so great
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  21. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Wow, this is upcycling at its finest! The dress came out great, nice job. :)

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  22. TaraFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    AMAZING!!

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  23. HarmonyFebruary 23, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Love, love, LOVE this! Finally found a refashion that doesn't LOOK like a refashion. Kudos to you, I'll be following you now.

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  24. LeslieMarch 4, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Can I have your pattern for this dress PLEASE!!!!! :D

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  25. Chelsea MargaretApril 17, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    My mind is officially blown! I have to try this, even if it means immediately cannibalizing my husband's shirts. :) Thank you so much for sharing!!

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  26. UnknownMay 10, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    I am totally in love with that dress. love to do this too! does somebody knows where can i find a pattern?
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  27. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    I adore this dress.
    Question;how did you sew the bodice? in the picture it looks like two pieces with a stitch across the chest? but I wasn't sure, I have part of a newspaper pattern cut but i'm worried to cut the shirt up without being sure:)

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  28. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Is the bodice and skirt one piece?

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  29. SilvianjokiJune 20, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    this is too cool! i also attempted a refashion of a mans shirt
    http://silvianjoki.com/2013/06/refashionyourmans-shirt/

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  30. C.MarieAugust 24, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    May I ask what size was the mens shirt and what size did you make your dress into?

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    1. LauraAugust 24, 2013 at 9:50 AM

      The mens shirt was an XL and sewing into a small.

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  31. UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Love, I'm going to DIY it!

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  32. UnknownSeptember 11, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Brill idea, deff gonna give it a go :D

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  33. UnknownOctober 20, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    just curious if the back of the dress has a zipper or if it's all one piece you slip into? i want to make a dress like this but with this type of material i didn't think it would stretch easy enough so to speak so that's why i was wondering what the back of yours looks like or how it's made.

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  34. UnknownOctober 20, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    what does the back of your dress look like? does it have a zipper or is it all one piece you slip into? due to the type of fabric idt it would stretch easily so i'm just wondering bc i want to make this type of dress.

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    what does the back of your dress look like? does it have a zipper or is it all one piece you slip into? due to the type of fabric idt it would stretch easily so i'm just wondering bc i want to make this type of dress.

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  36. UnknownApril 20, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Brilliant. Wish I knew how to go about it though. Got the shirt out, but then the mind blanks. Lol

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    This is great !!!! You are clever ! Congratulations on this beautiful dress !

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    I really would love to see it from the back :)

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