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Beginner
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11 min
Taught by Faith Hale
Every artist needs an apron, and making one couldn't be simpler when you begin with a ready-made button-down shirt. Creativebug staffer and upcycling enthusiast Faith Hale explains how to choose the perfect shirt, then shows how to disassemble it and turn the sleeves into giant patch pockets. This project is great for beginners and quick to sew for the more seasoned sewist. With ample coverage and large pockets for stashing art supplies and tools, the resulting smock is sure to become a studio staple.
What You'll Get:
Learn how to:
- Disassemble a shirt
- Make patch pockets using the sleeves
- Sew a double-fold hem
What You'll Get:
- An easy-to-follow video lessons on how to make an artist smock from an upcycled shirt
- 4 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supply list
- Step-by-step instructions by expert instructor Faith Hale
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
Chapters
00:40
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00:47
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04:57
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05:34
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Materials
Here’s what you’ll need:
- XL+ button-down shirt in cotton or linen
- Sewing machine and matching thread
- Iron and ironing surface
- Pins
- Scissors
- Tailors chalk or other marking utensil
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