Today's makeover is a 90s plaid button up I bought at a thrift store a few weeks ago. I loved the bright summery plaid but was not a big fan of the poofy sleeves or boring length, so I decided to make it into a crop top!
First, I removed the sleeve seams with a seam ripper, always a slow process but it always is worth it. You can also just cut off the sleeves, but the benefit of using a seam ripper is that the folded sleeve hem will still be in place! All I had to do was fold it inward once more and sew a new seam! Then, I marked the new desired length with a marker, cut it, and hemmed the bottom. That's all folks!
The newly made-over crop top is now for sale in my shop. If people seem interested in these button up crop tops, I may make a few more too! I can't wait to pair them with sandals and a high waisted maxi skirt next!
xo Hannah
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Ah man, you totally made this top cute! I love the bright pattern on it. Before it was a little too much, but you definitely fixed it up. :)
ReplyDeleteHannah, this is perfect! You gave it the right look to update it and bring it today's trends, I love it! Great colors in the plaid too, so fun!
ReplyDelete~Alyssa
www.butterfliesonmars.blogspot.com
LOVE this alteration! Great work! :D You've motivated me to get my sewing materials out... ;)
ReplyDeleteI love this! Such a great re-do of an otherwise uber plain shirt. You look adorable too. xx. McKenna Lou
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What a fun series, I must have missed it before! I love what you did with this top. it would be so perfect with a maxi, can't wait to see you style that!
ReplyDeleteJessi
http://haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com
really pretty ;)
ReplyDeleteNice blog! <3
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Perfect for the summer! I'm following you now, nice blog! :)
ReplyDeleteGemma
www.taipeistreetstyle.com
The result is just perfect. Great work! Have a nice week.
ReplyDeleteValeria.
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The result is super! I love it, and also your mint colour shoes! xo/Madison
ReplyDeleteAhhh this top has the perfect colours in it, love the plaid and that you made it into a crop top!
ReplyDeletexJennaD
Ah I love the result! This is so cute! I'm about to do this to a few of my tops :)
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Ellie
Oh I love makeover monday! This turned out so well! Adorable!
ReplyDeleteYou totally made that top super chic by making it cropped! It looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteRebecca
www.winnipegstyle.ca
ah, that top is now even cuter! i adore this whole look.. it makes me want to go on a bike ride!
ReplyDeletelindsey louise
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So glad this series is back in rotation. I'm always impressed by what you are able to see in terms of clothing potential.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! I used to do something similar on my blog, but I haven't really been thrifting lately. I love what you did with that top!
ReplyDeleteRachel
Love the cute makeover you gave on this plaid shirt! So cute :D
ReplyDeleteTrendy Teal
Great job Hannah!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet words on my last post, they brightened my day!
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely as always, I adore your cute makeover!
Hope you have a fantastic day,
-Kati
you did a great job with the crop top!!! you look darling!
ReplyDeleteso adorable! love the shoes :)
ReplyDeletethis is a great idea! the made over top looks so much cuter and more wearable than the older one, you've definitely breathed a new life into it.
ReplyDeletelittle henry lee
I love this series! I'm excited to get some sewing makeover ideas from you. I hem dresses like crazy but never thought of trying it on a shirt- it look so cute!
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