{"id":54897,"date":"2016-08-19T00:10:41","date_gmt":"2016-08-18T14:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=54897"},"modified":"2020-11-11T21:42:19","modified_gmt":"2020-11-11T10:42:19","slug":"denim-shirt-refashion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/denim-shirt-refashion\/","title":{"rendered":"Denim Shirt Refashion &#8211; How to add a Ruffle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just a few basic sewing skills are required for this ruffle shirt refashion. This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to transform an old shirt into the trendiest piece in your wardrobe.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_54915\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54915\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-54915 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_title-makes.jpg\" alt=\"Denim Shirt refashion - How to make a ruffle shirt\" width=\"690\" height=\"974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_title-makes.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_title-makes-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_title-makes-600x847.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_title-makes-330x466.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_title-makes-326x460.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-54915\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This post contains affiliate links<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I&#8217;m always looking for easy to wear wardrobe pieces that can be dressed up or down and the ruffle bottom shirt fits the bill. I&#8217;ve been eyeing off some pretty nice ones at Gorman, but at $150 they are a little too pricey for me, especially when I can make one myself in an afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>I picked up a nice chambray shirt a few weeks ago at Vinnies for $8 and thought it would be perfect for a refashion session.<\/p>\n<p>The shirt was ok, I love the colour and how it fits on top, but the length was all wrong, it finished right on the widest part of my hips and made me look super bottom heavy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54901\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/denim-shirt-before.jpg\" alt=\"denim shirt before refashion\" width=\"690\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/denim-shirt-before.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/denim-shirt-before-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/denim-shirt-before-600x469.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/denim-shirt-before-330x258.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/denim-shirt-before-589x460.jpg 589w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With a small similarly coloured&nbsp; piece of fabric that I already had in my stash (yay!) I was able to bring this shirt right up to date and make it much more flattering.<\/p>\n<p>See how I&#8217;ve styled this shirt into 3 different looks <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/living\/2016\/08\/wear-wardrobe-ruffle-denim-shirt-3-ways\/\">Wear My Wardrobe &#8211; Ruffle Denim Shirt 3 Ways<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You may also enjoy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/linen-shirt-makeover-clothing-refashion\/\">Linen shirt makeover<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/80s-vintage-jacket-refashion\/\">80s Vintage Jacket Refashion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/sweater-dress-makeover-from-drab-to-fab-in-30-minutes\/\">Sweater Dress Makeover<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to refashion a shirt by adding a ruffle<\/h2>\n<h3>You will need:<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54916\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt-supplies.jpg\" alt=\"shirt refashion supplies\" width=\"690\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt-supplies.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt-supplies-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt-supplies-600x434.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt-supplies-330x239.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt-supplies-636x460.jpg 636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shirt<\/li>\n<li>Matching fabric<\/li>\n<li>Sewing machine<\/li>\n<li>Scissors &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38x149x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">These are my favourite scissors for cutting fabric<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Matching Thread<\/li>\n<li>Measuring tape<\/li>\n<li>Tailors chalk<\/li>\n<li>General Sewing supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"mypoppet-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B000BS1UPU\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"3532d7012b783a0bf2cd6734ff8ff8cd\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>How to:<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54902\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_1.jpg\" alt=\"shirt refashion mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_1-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_1-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1. Firstly try on shirt and measure where you want the ruffle to start and finish. Pin to mark.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54903\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_2.jpg\" alt=\"shirt refashion mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_2-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_2-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Draw a line for the seam and another about 1cm below (seam allowance) where you will cut.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54904\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_3.jpg\" alt=\"shirt refashion mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_3.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_3-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_3-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_3-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Cut the back and front off shirt following the bottom line. Leave the button band intact. (I mistakenly cut my button band a little short, leave the full length, you can always trim it later.)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54905\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_4.jpg\" alt=\"shirt refashion mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_4.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_4-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_4-600x462.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_4-330x254.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_4-598x460.jpg 598w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. From the fabric cut 3 rectangles, the length will be the desired ruffle length + seam allowance. Mine was 20cm. The width will be double the width of each panel. ie. The back panel is double the width of the back and each front panel is double the width of each front.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54906\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_5.jpg\" alt=\"shirt refashion mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_5.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_5-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_5-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_5-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Sew panels together, in this order, short, long short. You can do a felled seam if desired, but a regular seam will do.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54907\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_6.jpg\" alt=\"shirt refashion mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_6.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_6-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_6-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_6-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Using the longest straight stitch on your sewing machine, sew near the top edge of panel and then pull bobbin thread to gather. <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/cute-book-alert-handmade-for-dummies-renew-your-wardrobe-a-book-review\/\">This tutorial may help.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54908\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_7.jpg\" alt=\"shirt refashion mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_7.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_7-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_7-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_7-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Making sure the gathers are even, match up the center back and side seams.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54909\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_8.jpg\" alt=\"shirt refashion mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_8.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_8-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_8-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_8-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. Attach the ruffle by facing right sides of fabric together and sewing together.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54910\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_9.jpg\" alt=\"shirt refashion mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_9.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_9-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_9-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_9-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9. Make sure you fold over a seam allowance on each side of the front ruffles so you can attach it to button band.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54911\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_10.jpg\" alt=\"shirt refashion mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_10.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_10-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_10-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_10-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>10. Stitch down the ruffle ends to the button band. (See how I cut my band too short.)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54912\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_11.jpg\" alt=\"shirt refashion mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_11.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_11-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_11-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_11-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>11. Top stitching seam gives a professional finish and helps ruffle sit nicely.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54913\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_12.jpg\" alt=\"shirt refashion mypoppet.com.au\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_12.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_12-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_12-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_12-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>12. Hem the bottom to your desired length. I had to hem a little shorter in the front than back to accommodate my too short button band. I would have preferred an extra 2cm.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54900\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/denim-shirt-after-.jpg\" alt=\"Ruffle bottom blouse denim shirt refashion\" width=\"690\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/denim-shirt-after-.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/denim-shirt-after--300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/denim-shirt-after--600x469.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/denim-shirt-after--330x258.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/denim-shirt-after--589x460.jpg 589w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54914\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_finished.jpg\" alt=\"Ruffle bottom blouse denim shirt refashion\" width=\"690\" height=\"921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_finished.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_finished-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_finished-600x801.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_finished-330x440.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ruffle-shirt_finished-345x460.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yay! I think this shirt refashion looks great, and so much more flattering now.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the direct before and after comparison so you can really see the transformation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54922\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/before-after-denim-shirt-front-1.jpg\" alt=\"denim shirt refashion before and after\" width=\"690\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/before-after-denim-shirt-front-1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/before-after-denim-shirt-front-1-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/before-after-denim-shirt-front-1-600x469.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/before-after-denim-shirt-front-1-330x258.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/before-after-denim-shirt-front-1-589x460.jpg 589w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54923\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/before-after-denim-shirt-side-1.jpg\" alt=\"denim shirt refashion before and after\" width=\"690\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/before-after-denim-shirt-side-1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/before-after-denim-shirt-side-1-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/before-after-denim-shirt-side-1-600x469.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/before-after-denim-shirt-side-1-330x258.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/before-after-denim-shirt-side-1-589x460.jpg 589w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Since my tripod, camera and studio lights were already set up, I thought it would be fun to do another Wear My Wardrobe post. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/living\/2016\/08\/wear-wardrobe-ruffle-denim-shirt-3-ways\/\">how I styled my new shirt in 3 different ways<\/a> over on My Poppet LIVING.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just a few basic sewing skills are required for this ruffle shirt refashion. This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to transform an old shirt into the trendiest piece in your wardrobe. I&#8217;m always looking for easy to wear wardrobe pieces that can be dressed up or down and the ruffle bottom shirt fits the bill. 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