Altered Denim A Diy Denim Vest

Refashion that frumpy jean jacket into a fab denim vest!

Posted by Confessions of a Refashionista

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After seeing all of the funky denim vests appearing lately, the refashionista-fairy whacked me over the head with her magic thimble, inspiration struck, I dove into my stash and created this bit of grooviness...

…have dig through your hoard & create one of your own in minutes:

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • Jean Jacket
  • Embellishments
  • Sewing Gear

Steps (9 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Snag a dowdy denim jacket

  2. 2

    …ugh…pleated AND puffed sleeves!

  3. 3

    Flip it inside out & chop off those sleeves

  4. 4

    …grab some vintage lace

  5. 5

    …stitch it around the outside of the sleeve openings

  6. 6

    …& add bit of weirdness to the back for fun

  7. 7

    …combine the last remaining bit of lace with a safety pin, ribbon, needle & thread

  8. 8

    …and create a sweet brooch

  9. 9

    pair your fab new vest with a white blouse & your fave jeans and rock your groovy new Canadian tuxedo!