23 Men's Button Up Shirt Refashion and Upcycle Tutorials • Heather Handmade

With all the extra men’s button up shirts that can be found at thrift stores, sew them into something else with one of these men’s shirt refashion tutorials!

I love refashioning men’s button up shirts. It’s definitely at the top of my list of favorite items to refashion. There’s plenty of fabric, and the woven fabric is always easy to work with. I love reusing the button placket in a unique way!

To show you what you can do with a men’s shirt. I found lots of great tutorials, so you can try one with a men’s shirt you have laying around.

What is Refashioning?

Refashioning is to fashion clothing again or differently. I usually use this to describe when I’m sewing clothing to fit different or to look different, but the majority of the item stays the same.

What is Upcycling?

Upcycling is to reuse material to create something better than the original. I usually use this to describe when I’m sewing adult clothing into clothing for children or I’m sewing clothing into an accessory or house item.

Why reuse a men’s button up shirt?

A men’s button up shirt is made from great fabric like cotton shirting or cotton flannel. This is a comfortable fabric to wear and an easy fabric to sew.

There’s lots of great details to reuse like the front button placket, the front pocket, and the curved shirt hem. There’s also a lot of fabric in one shirt so it works for most projects.

Do you love to refashion? Check out these lists of refashion ideas! There’s something for everyone!

Men's Button Up Shirt Refashions

Use a button up shirt to make something new and fun. These refashion tutorials are for women and children, so you'll find something for everyone!

Button Up Shirt Refashion for Women

Button Up Shirt to Dress Refashion Tutorial

With this shirt to dress refashion you can turn a women’s or men’s button up shirt into a fun and easy dress. This refashion is simple and doesn’t require any fitting!

Summertime Button Up Shirt Refashion Tutorial

I came up with a really cute summer wrap shirt with this shirt refashion tutorial so you can sew your own!

How to Shorten Sleeves of a Button Up Shirt

Learn how to shorten sleeves of a button up shirt to get the right fit. This is a simple alteration to make your sleeves the right length.

Upcycled Plastic Bag Holder

Learn how to make an upcycled plastic bag holder to keep bags organized! This beginner sewing project only uses a men’s shirt sleeve!

Bias Binding Button Up Shirt Refashion

I fell in love with this edged button up shirt I saw online somewhere. I realized it was a super simple refashion that could easily be done to any button up shirt.

DIY Men's Shirt to Dress Refashion Tutorial

With this men’s shirt to dress refashion remake three men’s button up shirts into one women’s dress. Use either matching or coordinating shirts for a fun look.