For some reason my 89-year-old mother-in-law and I both own the same shirt.
She loves her shirt and wears it throughout the summer. I certainly don’t want my mother-in-law to think I am copying her, so I decided to refashion my shirt.
Though the cotton is extremely lightweight, I enjoy sleeveless tops during the hot sticky summer days and immediately cut off the sleeves. In retrospect short sleeves would have worked just as well, and the project would have been much easier. 
My last project, the orange peplum blouse, is one of my best fitting garments and inspired me to simulate a peplum. By bringing together a fold of 1 ½ inches of fabric, then stitching on the top and bottom of the fold, I shortened the bodice length by 3 inches, and created a peplum look – definitely a win-win situation! 
I split the sleeves in half lengthwise, sewed the ends together and used them as ties.
Last but not least…… because the blouse was oversized, removing the entire sleeve created a huge armscye. The cuffs came to the rescue, filling in the space and finished the top. 
My mother-in-law and I need not worry any longer about showing up together in the same blouse.
It was quite the sacrifice, but what’s more important – respecting my mother in law’s Priscillaesque status in the family or competing with her?
“Behind many happy mother-in-laws are selfless daughter-in-laws“
21st century proverb
Another great refashion. Your MIL is quite the fashionista,isn’t she??? I hope she proud of the inspiration she has given you!
Thank you, Cissie. I’m sure she’ll love it when she sees it!
Yes, I agree. Another delightful repurposing. Love the result.
Thank you so much, Martha! This refashion worked out quite well
I won’t call this a refashion because it’s more of an upgrade! Great job!
Hi Carolyn! What a compliment and many thanks!!
Super results – looks great! You are so creative.
Super – Great Job! You are so creative! Your new blouse looks fantastic on you.
Thank you so much, Amy. The blouse actually started dictating the steps after I cut off the sleeves. It was a close call for a while
I agree. This is a wonderful upgrade. I would by your version. Love it.
Many thanks! It has gone from a shapeless oversize blouse to a fitted top which I hope to wear regularly now!
ditto to the above comments – I think the shirt looks much better now
Thank you, Pauline!
It’s unanimous! You version is awesome! Great job!
Thank you so much, Myra
I believe I’ll wear it a good bit now 
Fantastic job! Such a lovely fabric and you’ve done a great job creating ties.
Self-less, perfectly tailored daughter in laws!
How nice
Great job on the refashion.
Many thanks, Lori!
great transformation, and lovely fabric, so fresh, I actually like both versions, but I maybe wouldnt want to turn up wearing the same outfit as my mother in law. I was reminising trying to remember what hot sticky summer days were
louise
Thank you, Louise! You would not want to be wearing the same outfit as your mother in law for many reasons……………. Sounds like you once lived in a warmer climate. It has its advantages as long as one is dressed nice and cooly
I live in the UK, Its just that we get these mini heatwaves now and again. Its a while since it was really hot.
louise
Much more flattering this way.
Many thanks, Gail!
Your top turned out adorable!
Thank you, Claire!
You have one very fashionable mother-in-law. My mother-in-law gave me some fabric once -the same type as shower curtain material – she suggested it would be good as a skirt . I plan to use it has a shopping bag . So I don`t think I will ever have the same clothes as her.
Hi Janine- My mother-in-law used to sew beautifully, especially in the area of needlework. Speaking of odd material for skirts…… have you been to the Sevier Skirts website or one of the trunk shows? Many of the skirts are made from inexpensive upholstery fabric and sell for $$$. Maybe you can do something apparel wise with your shower curtain
unless you are speaking of plastic shower curtain fabric – I guess that could be tricky!
love it!!! y’all need to go to neiman’s together for a brunch date. and in all seriousness, I think you should unbutton one more button. really. unsolicited opinion signing off now!
Thanks Oona! My daughters make me button up
Really cute!! I love it!