LEON Blouse – DIY Upcycling Sewing Tutorial by MILCH (EN + DE)

Transform a single men’s shirt into a unique blouse – with a fun surprise effect while sewing! With the MILCH sewing tutorial for the LEON blouse, you can easily create this clever upcycled piece at home.

It’s a “One Size Fits All” design. The secret? You just need to choose the right starting material, meaning a men’s shirt that fits you well in width. Simply add the tutorial to your cart and check out – you will receive the PDF file immediately via email with your order confirmation. We are providing this pattern as an OPEN DESIGN. Let’s get started!

WHAT MAKES THE LEON BLOUSE SPECIAL:

• Sewn from just 1 men’s shirt (upcycling)
• Features a fun and clever surprise effect during the sewing process
• One Size Fits All – the final fit simply depends on the width of your original shirt
• Provided as an Open Design to support the DIY community

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• 1 large men’s shirt (make sure the width fits you comfortably)
• Scissors
• Paper
• Sewing machine

WHAT YOU GET:

• A downloadable PDF sent immediately via email with your order confirmation, available in English
• Illustrated step-by-step cutting and sewing instructions
• Simple guidance on how to prepare the material and sew the pieces together

WHO IS LEON FOR?
For anyone who loves creative upcycling. You don’t need to be a sewing expert! If you can manage to sew straight seams on a sewing machine, you have everything you need to make LEON. We would absolutely love to see pictures of your finished LEON blouses!

COPYRIGHT:
We provide this pattern as an OPEN DESIGN! However, please note our Creative Commons license: using the tutorial and the design for commercial purposes is not permitted. THANK YOU!

Have fun sewing, dear #HOSENHELDIN!

MILCH is an upcycling design label founded in Vienna in 1998 by Clôd Baumgartner and her team. Until 2019, we lovingly transformed worn men’s suit trousers, shirts, and jeans into contemporary fashion, selling them in 30 stores, including our own at Vienna’s Yppenplatz. Our designs have won numerous awards and have been featured in international exhibitions, shows, and museums. Today, we exclusively pass on our accumulated upcycling knowledge in the form of DIY sewing tutorials and workshops – for a creative #lesswaste lifestyle. (For workshop bookings with Clôd, please contact post@milch.tm).

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