How to Transform an Old Men's Shirt into a Cute Collar Bustier Daytop Miarti Reuse 🧵

🧵 FREE PATTERN & CUTTING GUIDE: UPCYCLED MEN'S SHIRT BUSTIER Turn a basic men's button-down shirt into a cute, structured collar bustier! Save or copy this free pattern guide to upgrade your thrift flip and upcycling skills. https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxUZKm_9IOVWEBnGhjIlkRZe1M8fuJfUsq By #Miarti - Sewing Tips 00:00 - Turning this basic button-down into something completely unrecognizable 00:04 - Cutting off the shirt sleeves along the armhole lines with fabric scissors 00:08 - Ironing the shirt, measuring from the bottom hem, and cutting off the top half 00:13 - Folding the collared upper section in half, marking a straight line, and cutting it into two pieces 00:22 - Removing the buttons from the shirt placket using a seam ripper 00:26 - Cutting the side bands and straps off an old bra with fabric scissors 00:30 - Shaping the collar neckline on the front piece, pinning it down, and sewing it on the machine 00:35 - Fitting the bra cups to the shirt panel and pinning tucks for a snug contoured fit 00:40 - Placing the top and bottom front pieces right sides together, pinning, and stitching the center seam 00:46 - Tucking the bra cups under the collar, pinning along the collar stand fold, and straight-stitching 00:58 - Trimming away the excess fabric around the outer edges of the cups 01:02 - Cutting the lower shirt piece open along the side seams to map out and cut the back panel 01:14 - Folding over the top and bottom raw edges of the back panel and straight-stitching them clean 01:24 - Placing the front bustier and back panel right sides together, clipping, and sewing the side seams 01:31 - Setting the sewing machine to a zigzag stitch to finish the raw side seam edges 01:39 - Trimming the excess fabric from the bottom back hem, folding it inward, and straight-stitching 01:49 - Cutting a cuff off the shirt sleeve, ripping open the lengthwise seam, and pressing it flat with an iron 01:56 - Cutting strap pieces from the sleeve fabric using a paper pattern 02:00