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DIY Sleeveless Button Down Shirt

DIY Sleeveless Button Down Shirt
One of my favorite trends this summer is the sleeveless button down shirt, especially when tied in a cute little knot. I almost bought one today, but when I saw that it was going to cost me around $50, my self-control kicked in (rare when shopping...) and I put it back on the rack. I asked myself a question any "normal" fashion obsessed broke twenty-something year old would ask themselves:
Why spend $50+ when I can make my own???

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Step 1Supplies

Supplies
Supplies:
1. A button-down shirt
2. Scissors
3. Needle & Thread (optional)
4. Buttons (optional)
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7 comments
Nov 7, 2011. 12:28 PMsleevelesshunk says:
That is an adorable sleeveless shirt! I especially love the buttons and collar. Great job on the armholes, too! I have a white sleeveless button-down stretch shirt (95% polyester, 5% spandex) that I love to wear tucked into my navy blue pleated slacks with a nice belt. There's nothing better and sexier than wearing a sleeveless button-down shirt with a collar to show off my big, soft shoulders!
Jul 22, 2011. 4:18 PMkingmii says:
do you think a boy could where this?
Jun 30, 2011. 3:23 PMpaul.nason92@gmail.com says:
I wish I was a big producer and could say "hire her, she's going to be America's next hollywood sweetheart"

I love it
Jun 16, 2011. 3:10 PMtaransa says:
Using a seam ripper, if you have one, is a bit easier to remove buttons and not cut into the shirt. Or embroidery/nail scissors, since they are smaller :)
Jun 16, 2011. 11:59 AMchabias says:
Very cute! I'm about to swipe some of Mr's shirts to make me some nice summer tops. This is a bit different from the "git-r-done" look my son likes. He BUYS new shirts just to chop the sleeves off! Going to dig through my stash of old buttons right now!
Jun 15, 2011. 10:31 AMCarleyy says:
Awesome project!!
Jun 15, 2011. 9:25 AMsanjay117 says:
dear !
you are very beautiful and lucky1
if woman here in india wear such a shirt, her life would be horrible
i respect america for such a freedom!
buck up!
very nice!

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Author:Color Me Blue(Color Me Blue)
My name is Amanda Holstein and I am a fashion blogger from San Francisco. I love sharing fashion and beauty tips, including totally doable DIY projects and how-tos on my blog! Check it out and follow ...
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