21 Easy Sewing Projects: DIY Designs and Sewing Craft Ideas

(Darren Dugan) #1

Reborn Convertible Blouson Tunic


By: Carly J. Cais from Chic Steals


Take a few frumpy and boxy men's sweatshirts and turn them into a cute one-size-fits-all
convertible tunic. This tutorial shows you how to turn 3 XL sweatshirts, elastic and buttons into
an adorable tunic with basic sewing tools.


Materials:


 3 men's XL sweatshirts (we will call them Sweatshirts A, B, and C)**
 10 buttons 3/4" diameter (shanked, not the kind with holes on the face)
 104" of round cord elastic, any color (will be trimmed to around 54" in Step 8)
 3/8" wide elastic, any color (see Step 11) for length)Sewing Machine
 Sewing machine needle (Med. Weight Knits)
 All-purpose thread matching your sweatshirts
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