PROJECT 9
ADJUSTABLE DRAWSTRING BUTTON-UP
WHAT YOU NEED
Button-up shirt (or any top of your choice)
Fabric shears
Grid ruler
French curve ruler
Pins or clips
Chalk or water-soluble marker
Matching trimming (ribbon, string elastic cording, etc.)
Safety pin
Sewing machine or hand-sewing supplies
Optional: Serger or overlock machine
Estimated time: 1 hour
Skill Level: Intermediate
TIP:
Choose a top that isn’t too short or cropped for better results.
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