Upcycle a Mens Shirt to a Harem Jumpsuit

Original one I made

So with summer approaching I wanted to make my son something light and breathable. I was asked a few weeks back to make one and I did. After making that one I wanted one for my son too, just more of a boyish look. I couldn't find any colours I liked for it in my fabric stash or my local fabric store, so I thought why not try to make it from a big shirt. Unfortunately we didn't have any that were what I was looking for, so I went to our local WalMart and grabbed the largest $5 t shirt they had. I loved the thought of orange when I was pregnant and still want more orange in his clothing so I grabbed that colour obviously.

I took the design I had drafted a few weeks back and just altered the top part of it, shoulders. I really didn't know how it was going to turn out in the end. I was just going with what I had imagine in my head. As it was coming along I was getting pretty excited it was going so smooth. Then when it was done I couldn't believe it. It worked out perfectly. You may ask why I was shocked about that, well whenever I design something there is always some bumps along the way, but this time there was none, it took me less then 45 minutes to make this outfit. There are some things I may change when I make it again, but for the basic part it was what I wanted.

Thankfully my son was still awake when I had finished so we threw it on him right away and let him try it out. He liked it so much he started walking. I made it a bit big for him, since its for summer, so we did end up rolling the legs up a bit.

Close up of a happy boy and the neck and arm seams

I love making things for my kids and now that I have a boy to make for its even better. I did post a video of myself making it over on my YouTube channel if you want to check it out. If you haven't noticed I have linked up a few areas in this blog already leading you to it. I have photos of my son wearing it and him walking at the end.

As I draft the pattern a bit more I will be sure to share on my blog. I am still learning how to make pdf patterns so I can share them with all of you.

Are you ready for spring? It is snowing as I write this, hopefully we will have some nice warm days soon. What are you excited about for spring and summer?