![](http://www.halfbirthdayknits.com/reconstruct/bigshirt.jpg)
I removed the pocket and sleeves and made new side seams to fit Jenny. I created new armholes and recut the old sleeves and cuffs to make neat short sleeves.
![](http://www.halfbirthdayknits.com/reconstruct/sleeves.jpg)
I embroidered Jenny's name on the left side.
![](http://www.halfbirthdayknits.com/reconstruct/name.jpg)
Then we tried different ribbons and old ties to complete the look. Outside pics turned out much better than inside pics.
![](http://www.halfbirthdayknits.com/reconstruct/dresstie.jpg)
![](http://www.halfbirthdayknits.com/reconstruct/dressbow.jpg)
Voila. Fancy personalized shirt dress from giant men's dress shirt.
![whipup](http://static.flickr.com/44/127394093_190c122f3f_o.gif)
this is great!
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