nautical, but better

What happens when a blue and white horizontal striped 3/4 sleeves shirt meet some red zippers?

inspiration&realisation

...exactly this...

inspiration&realisation

I've got inspired by this shirt, got to my sewing machine and make it happen.

Joan Vass Striped Bateau-Neck Tee

I ended up making something slightly different, by sewing another zipper on the side, and since my shirt had buttons on the shoulders (originally blue) I just change them in red.


--> You need:
* 2 metal teeth red zippers about 7"
* 1 metal teeth red zipper 14" (or any size zipper and size it on your own by following  my tutorial)
* sewing machine
* about 45 minutes of your time 


--> Few tips:
* wear your shirt and look in the mirror while pin the zippers in the right position to the sleeves and the front
* the zippers's carriage need to be next to your wrist and waist when the zippers are closed
* pin the zippers
* sew it on your shirt 
* cut the fabric under the zipper (it won't fray but if you want give it a run with a zigzag stitch)


totally resort!
xox, d.


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