Do you have old long sleeve shirts that you are not using anymore?

This dress is cute, trendy, and will surely turn heads!

Not to mention, the tutorial is beginner-friendly and very easy to follow.

Transforming a long sleeve shirt to a puff sleeve dress

Image credits: Jess Dang via Youtube

Watch the video tutorial below to learn.

Get the cutout sleeve and measure 38 cm from the cutout edge, then mark it.

From that mark, draw a vertical line up to the end, then cut that line.

Shaping the long sleeve shirt to a dress

Next, cut launch the sleeve and remove the seam part.

Do the same process to the other sleeve.

Overcast both the sleeves to the sewing machine.

Fixing the measurents n both front and back of the dress

Secure by pins, then sew.

Attach a safety pin to the other end of the elastic band and carry it through the fabric hole.

Sew both ends of the elastic band to the fabric.

Do the same process to the other sleeve.

(The part with the elastic should be on top.)

After securing it with pins, sew it.

(Remember to leave a small gap for the elastic.)

After placing the elastic inside, sew both ends together, then sew to terminate the gap.

Step 3

Moving to the end of the dress.

Fold the edge twice then overcast it to the sewing machine.

Wear the dress and put pins to the bust area to hold your measurements.

Do the same to the back of the dress.

Connect all the markings.

Fold it in half, then draw an arc line.

(This will be the line to be sewn.)

Do the same on the back.

Your dress is now finished.

DIY Puff Sleeve Dress From An Old Shirt