An Old Dress into a Chic Top with Shirring Detail and Cutouts

Old dress transformation into a Chic Top with Shirring Detail and Cutouts. 

In today’s world, where fast fashion and consumerism have taken over, it’s important to find ways to repurpose old clothing items to reduce waste and save money.

One popular trend in fashion right now is to refashion an old dress.

This dress as some shirring detail, (a technique that gathers fabric using elastic thread).

And the good news is, you can easily transform this old dress into a shirring top with just a few simple steps, as shown my YouTube video tutorial.

Old Dress – To A Chic Top with Shirring Detail and Cutouts

To create a chic, form-fitting look to this top with shirring detail and cutouts, a pretty easy process that a intermediate fashion sewer can achieve.

It’s important to watch the video tutorial for detailed step-by-step instructions.

A Brief Overview to Creating the Look

• Sewing machine
• Fabric scissors
• Tape measure
• Pins
• Marker
• Sewing thread

Here’s how to transform your old dress into a chic shirring top: (Need Supplies)

Step 1: Cut the sleeves
Using fabric scissors, cut away the sleeves to separate the bodice from the dress. Just above the shirring detail waistline which will become the new waistline. And continue cutting around the armhole this creates the cutout, the sleeve are now removed.

Step 2: Turn dress upside down
The shirring is now the new waistline feature, the side sections are the new cut-outs.

Step 3: The Bodice
Using a tape measure, decide on the desired length for the new top and away access fabric.

Step 4: The Armhole
Measure and cut new raglan shaped armholes.

Step 5: Neck opening
Mark and cut a front and back neckline with and opening and for a fastening.

Step 6: The Collar
Remove the frill details on the sleeves, these will create a new collar and create small ties for the fastening.

Step 7: Try it on!
Now it’s time to try on your new shirring top with cut-outs! Slip it over your head and tie the straps to fasten the collar.

Key Takeaway

Transforming an old dress into a chic shirring top with cut-outs is a simple and sustainable way to refashion your wardrobe.

Not only will you save money by repurposing old clothing items, but you’ll also be reducing waste and making a positive impact on the environment.

So next time you’re considering throwing out an old dress, give this method a try instead and see the amazing transformation for yourself!