Remaking a denim jacket from an old one allows you to update your wardrobe and create a unique item. How to remake denim jacket with your own hands? To do this, take an old denim jacket, evaluate the possibilities, be smart and get to work. Upcycling clothes from old to new is great practice for beginners. The fear of spoiling disappears old thing, self-confidence appears and skills develop.
Upcycling an old denim jacket came about as soon as I saw it. The jacket is over 10 years old and has been hanging in the closet for a long time. I immediately fell in love with it and decided to alter it according to the figure. The denim was old, so no one had any objections. Only the joy of getting rid of excess junk from the closet.
Now denim jackets are back in fashion. Hello from the 80-90s! But now it has changed significantly. The designers rubbed it, cut it, crushed it and gave it away new life. Like in the story with jeans. In my master class, I will not “mock” the old lady’s jeans too much. I just want to adjust it to her figure and change a few things. Although loose, off-the-shoulder jeans are trendy now, I don’t like them at all. To be honest, I don't strive for fashion. I try to create my own style.
DIY clothing alterations can sometimes take a long time. It happens that sewing a product from scratch is easier than changing it from old to new. I like to redo old clothes this makes for amazing remodel ideas. Fantasy turns on and begins to arise interesting options. Clothing customization is good development creative imagination and logical thinking. Redesigning a denim jacket will allow you to see your results before and after.
Once I painted my sister's jeans with paints. Read what came of it.
How to transform denim from old to stylish
To alter a denim jacket, you need to rip off the sleeves, waistband, collar and pockets. But first you need to try it on, and then make changes.
Alteration
I decided to make a fitted denim jacket. To do this, I will make reliefs and darts on the front that will go to welt pockets. Darts are necessary to take away the excess in the seam of the connection with the yoke, which did not fall into the relief. I tried to pass the relief and dart lines through the corners of the pockets (location of the pockets) in order to somehow disguise the dark marks.
Sewing a jacket
After which I transferred the lines to the second shelf. I sewed darts, processed reliefs and laid finishing lines.
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I used regular threads for finishing. To make the stitching look like the original one, I put 2 spools on the top thread. So the threads and stitching are almost no different from natural ones. This is a useful trick when you don’t have thread for jeans on hand.
Tricky decor on denim
How else can you disguise pocket marks? After much thought, I decided to use the cut pockets. Of course, it was possible to use finishing fabrics, for example, lace, guipure, leather, floral fabric, various braids, etc. If interested, take a look here: . But this time I decided not to experiment, but to do it simply and tastefully.
So I cut the pockets diagonally and got 4 triangles.
I stitched these triangles into place for the pockets and sewed them into the yoke.
I don't think it turned out bad?!
Processing side seams
I then made changes to the side seams, took away the excess, basted the side seams and tried it on again.
After fitting, I stitched the seams, overcast the edges and ironed them onto the back.
Denim Jacket Basics
For installation, the product is laid out on a flat surface, the side seams are aligned and cut off. Trim off the excess according to the control marks. In my case, the armhole in the front and back has changed, the shoulder has been shortened, as well as the yoke in the front. When the yoke got smaller, the armhole got smaller, which was what was needed.
Now we measure the armhole with a centimeter tape on the edge, so measurements along convex/concave lines are more accurate.
I also trimmed and shortened the bottom of the denim jacket.
I connected the shelf to the back along the yoke and laid finishing stitches. Fortunately, the seam turned out like a factory one due to traces of abrasions on the seam.
Attaching the belt
To sew the belt to the bottom, you need to reduce the length of the belt. If the side seams are reduced, the volume of the jacket decreases. I decided to reduce the belt at the back so as not to be conspicuous. It is not difficult to stitch a finished belt along old marks. It is difficult to sew a line along the loops due to the strong thickening. I had to hem the belt by hand in these places.
Collar processing
The collar also decreases at the back in the middle. To find out how much to reduce it, measure the neck. After this, a cut for stitching the collar is made.
Now you can sew one side of the collar into the neck. We combine the cut of the lower collar with the cut of the neck, sweep it in and sew it in.
We bend the seam allowance with the upper collar, fold in the free edge and baste it to the neckline.
We lay a new finishing stitch on the collar following the old marks.
Sleeve processing
The sleeves also underwent a number of changes due to the armhole. To recut the sleeve, I partially tore off the cuff and ripped the seam of the sleeve. Initially I wanted a puff sleeve, but in reality it turned out differently. If you make a flashlight, then the length of the sleeve decreases. I had to abandon this idea. But I'll show you how to do it anyway. Maybe someone will find it useful!
Take a sleeve pattern of your size and transfer it to paper, maybe up to the elbow.
Draw several lines upward, from the point of intersection of the center of the sleeve and the line defining the height of the collar. The distance between the lines along the edge is 2.0 – 2.5 cm.
Cut along these lines, just short of the intersection, so that they do not fall apart. Then cut a horizontal line, almost reaching the edges of the pattern. Place the pattern on the sleeve and spread the edge to the desired size. The more you spread it, the more fluffy the sleeve will be.
Unfortunately, it didn’t work out that way for me, so the sleeve turned out without assembly, a classic one. If you did the same, don’t forget to check the sizes of the armhole and the edging. The collar is 3.0 - 3.5 cm larger than the armhole.
Setting in sleeves
After that, I stitched the seams on the sleeves and sewed the cuffs.
I sewed in the sleeves as usual with a slight fit at the head of the collar.
To ensure an even fit, first roll in the sleeves:
You can also add finishing stitches along the top of the armhole. This is easier to do when the sleeve is in an open armhole. If you try really hard, you can add stitches to the finished product.
I succeeded on the second try. Thickening seams on the yoke prevented even stitching.
Final finishing
When the denim jacket is almost ready, you can add one more decorative element - zigzag stitching along the fastener. This line harmonizes perfectly with the decor on the chest.
This is how I created this stylish customization of jeans with my own hands. And it doesn’t even matter that the clasp is on the male side.
The thing looks great, but is a little boring - a problem familiar to every fashionista. It's easy to fix the situation - just a couple of stitches and a few beads can give your favorite clothes a new look. stylish look. There are many ideas on how to decorate jeans, especially since this item is present in every woman’s wardrobe.
High quality handmade can turn any jeans into a fashion piece. Moreover, you can make do with improvised materials and tools: threads, buttons, scissors. More sophisticated appliqués, rhinestones, and silk embroidery will add glamor to your jeans.
When decorating light-colored jeans (white, blue), you need to make sure that the decor (embroidery, appliqué) does not fade. To do this, the product or threads are soaked in hot water (40-50˚ C). After 25-30 minutes they are wrung out through white fabric. The decor can be applied if there are no colored stains/stains left.
It is not advisable to decorate jeans in the knee area - this is where the material wrinkles and deforms the most.
Rhinestones
The easiest way to add a glamorous shine to clothes is with the help of beads or rhinestones. Ornate lines and small patterns decorate the entire front surface of the trousers or individual areas.
To fix the rhinestones, strong and reliable glue is used. Difficulties can only arise when gluing the first rhinestones. A little time and perseverance - and it will be easy and simple to lay out an original pattern or ornament with rhinestones. If you first sketch out the lines of the pattern on the material, the process will take little time.
Small rhinestones are great for decorating the top line of pockets (front and back), and belts. When gluing rhinestones, it is important to maintain a sense of proportion.
Lace fabric – original decor as for ripped jeans, and for ordinary ones. For relaxation, light jeans are suitable, the back pockets of which are decorated with white lace (completely transparent or denser). Lace fabric cut out the desired shape and simply sticks to the pocket (using a lace web).
A creative option for a bold fashionista is jeans with lace stripes. Moreover, inserts with curly contours look interesting.
There is a lot of room for imagination - different combinations of shades. Dark gray jeans with black lace look intriguing. On vacation, white or blue jeans with white lace look fresh and easy. A combination of white jeans and pale pink or blue lace will be no less impressive.
Such decor has long lost its original purpose - to mask holes in clothes. Today applications are given ordinary things style and creativity. It’s easy to sew or glue “patches” made of leather or fabric onto thick jeans. It is especially beautiful and relevant to decorate summer jeans with knitted elements.
It’s easy to choose motives for appliqués - you can come up with your own, cut out a patterned part of the fabric or purchase a ready-made one. Non-standard solution– applique as a pattern element. In this case, several materials are combined - rhinestones, embroidery, drawings.
The most common applications are for children. As a rule, the reverse side of such products is adhesive and it is enough to attach the picture to the jeans and iron it with an iron. Most often, children's jeans are decorated with this method.
Transparent tulle appliques look delicate on light jeans. To disguise the stitching, the part is sewn with hidden stitches.
Coloring
Denim is a great material for experimenting with dyeing at home. Moreover, you can transform the shade of both new trousers and shabby ones. If the jeans have simply lost their “marketable appearance”, you can restore the shade. A primitive way is to wash old and new trousers in a machine at 40˚ C. In order for the paint to better saturate the fabric, the washing process is stopped for 2-2.5 hours without removing the items from the water. It is better to rinse clothes in water acidified with vinegar.
Thanks to more complex manipulations, you can get a stylish, trendy item. Jeans are painted with multi-colored dyes in no particular order. Stages of work:
- cover a flat surface with film and lay the jeans on it;
- If bleach is dripped onto the fabric, light stains appear. If you want a more bleached shade, apply bleach again;
- acrylic paints(colors you like) using a sponge, carefully apply to the fabric in the area of the stains;
- Using a toothbrush and acrylic paints, you can easily paint many small colored dots on your trousers.
To make the clothes look organic, the colors are applied along the entire front side of the jeans, slightly touching the side seams.
Embroidery
Multi-colored threads can be found in every home. Therefore, in a couple of days you can create a unique thing. Floss, silk, and cotton are best suited for embroidery. A great option is to additionally sew on beads, seed beads or sequins. Although when choosing embroidery big size or an unusual print, no additional decorations are needed.
Large patterns look good at the top of trousers and on pockets. At the bottom of the jeans, along the edges of the pockets, along the seams, you can embroider small patterns and ornaments. It is not recommended to embroider on seams or folds of trousers. In order not to redo the work, first apply the drawing diagram with tailor's chalk or water-soluble markers. Popular motifs: feathers, flowers, geometric shapes. Cross stitch and satin stitch.
Rivets
Metal elements of different shapes (squares, rectangles, triangles) are fixed to the fabric with the help of spikes. To fasten the elements, use a special rivet gun. But its absence is not a reason to abandon metal decor. Spikes on clothes can be bent with ordinary pliers.
Simple metal elements look more formal than elegant studs with stones. Decorations are placed along the bottom of the jeans, along the seams, and along the edges of the pockets.
Buttons
A fashionable scattering of buttons will transform your usual jeans in an unconventional way. For decoration, it is advisable to choose several matte or shiny buttons of different sizes. They are sewn in a chaotic order or in the form of a pattern. Additional satin stitch embroidery will give the decor a stylish and finished look.
Rules for caring for decorated models
Clothes decorated with embroidery or rhinestones or beads require more careful care:
- Jeans with rhinestones or adhesive appliqués should not be dry cleaned, otherwise the shiny decor will quickly peel off;
- It is better to wash things by hand so that the rhinestones do not come off. If without machine washable If you can’t do it, then the jeans must be turned inside out. Recommended water temperature is 30˚ C. It is better to use liquid detergent and do not turn on the spin mode;
- Decorated jeans should be ironed from the inside out or through a thin, damp cloth. Although wearing slightly wrinkled jeans has also become a fashion trend.
Thanks to a creative approach, it's easy to give old or new jeans a stylish, unmatched look. And then there will be a desire to wear such clothes with pleasure again.
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The simplest and most quick way change your denim beyond recognition. Forget everything we said about a sense of proportion, sculpt everything you could find in stores: labels, names of your favorite bands, cartoon characters, lips, lightning bolts, arrows and other emojis.
Lourdes Leon and Amanda Seyfried love everything at once
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2. Lace
You can sew lace onto pockets or sleeves, or decorate the collar or back. The more chaotic your decor is, the more interesting it will be! The more difficult task is to remove the old back and replace it with lace. But keep in mind, this option is good on its own, so there is no need to add stripes, rhinestones and beads here.
3. Embroidery
If you’re too lazy to while away your evenings at the hoop yourself, you can turn to your beloved grandmother for help or go to the nearest second-hand store in the hope of finding something with decent embroidery there. Found it? Great, sew it on the back - it will look very stylish there.
TV presenter Fearne Cotton is not against embroidery
4. Scuffs and holes
You need to use sharp scissors to make holes in a jacket or jeans, just don’t forget to place a metal or wooden board under the fabric so as not to touch the other side of the jacket.
Rihanna loves ripped denim
5. Beads, studs, sequins and rhinestones
This is an item for those who love bright decor. All these delights are sold in any craft store. You can embroider the entire denim with mother-of-pearl beads, decorate the collar and areas above the pockets with studs, glue rhinestones, stones or spikes to the shoulders, and place an applique of beads and sequins on the back. Of course, not all at once, but one thing at a time.
Miranda Kerr wears studded denim
6. Color and ombre
Change the color of jeans using good old white. If you can’t achieve a smooth transition, it doesn’t matter, chaotic stains also look great. By the way, using bleach and a pin, you can apply even stripes to the fabric or make a design.
7. Patches
If you decide to decorate your jacket with patches, you don't have to cut it at all - you can sew pieces of fabric on top. There are also plenty of decor options here: neon, embroidery, a collage of old jeans and much more. One taboo: leopard.
8. Drawings
Don't limit yourself to the examples below. Using fabric markers, special paints and with your wild imagination you can create a real work of art from a denim jacket!
Rhinestones are not only beautiful, but also very convenient to use material. Rhinestones have become a favorite means of decorating clothes, mobile phones and interior items. They easily stick to any surface, including denim, and after decoration the item takes on a completely different, updated look. A denim jacket can be trimmed in bulk or created with a specific pattern. In the finishing process, you can use rhinestones of different colors and sizes.
An equally popular decorative element used in clothing decoration is beads. Since the beads are sewn on using a special very fine needle, when working with a coarse denim You must use a thimble to avoid injury. The beaded pattern can also be different. In addition, you can create a separate element and then sew it to the jacket.
Embroidery
Experienced needlewomen can try decorating a denim jacket with embroidery. A design made in the baroque technique or embroidered with satin stitch will look especially original. Before starting work, you need to apply a sketch of the future design to the product, and also decide in advance on the color scheme of the threads used. You can make original embroidery on a jacket not only with your own hands, but also with the help of sewing machine equipped with this function.
Applications
The easiest and fastest way to transform an old denim jacket is to attach a ready-made applique to it. You can purchase such a patch at any store that specializes in selling handicrafts. The themes of ready-made applications are very diverse: you can purchase a drawing in the form of a cartoon character, the emblem of your favorite sports team, a floral print, etc. First, you need to decide on the place where the embroidery will be attached, after which you can begin to search for a suitable applique. The issue of decorating a denim jacket with the help of a ready-made applique is solved quite simply and quickly. The selected picture is placed in the desired place and ironed.
Spikes and rivets
Recently, this type of decorative fittings has been in high demand. Decorated with metal studs and studs, this denim jacket is a stylish wardrobe staple. True, in order to attach spikes or rivets to the fabric, you need to make holes in it, so it’s worth considering in advance whether you are willing to make such sacrifices.
Brooches and badges
You can decorate a denim jacket with a stylish brooch or badge; fortunately, today stores offer a huge selection of various accessories. An elegant brooch will make your look more feminine and graceful. Bright icons with thematic or funny inscriptions will look especially original. In addition, this type of fittings is easily removable, so during the day you can be a fan of casual style, and in the evening appear in the image of a real lady.
Dye
If the color of a denim jacket has lost its brightness, this can be easily corrected by using a special fabric dye or bleach. At the same time, it is not at all necessary to stop at one tone; you can, for example, create an original drawing in the form of smooth lines and stains. To do this, pour the dye into a spray bottle and carefully spray the contents onto the jacket. To create a specific design on fabric, you will need a pre-prepared sketch and a watercolor brush.
As you can see, there are many ways to decorate a denim jacket, so instead of immediately getting rid of a boring item, you can try to breathe new life into it.
Nowadays, perhaps, there is no such person who does not have at least one pair in his wardrobe. This is the most popular piece of clothing for everyday wear. Fashion is changing rapidly, and the styles of this one also do not stand still. They are sometimes made flared, sometimes narrowed, sometimes longer, sometimes shorter. However, the most popular design today it is jewelry. Various prints, holes, beads, and colors are wildly popular, and not only among young people. Sellers are not asleep - they set higher prices for similar models for additional work.
Of course, everyone knows that you can decorate your clothes yourself. But not everyone is confident in their abilities, in the success of their handicraft. In fact, there are decorations that even a child can handle. They will not take much time, a minimum of material and your imagination. But here’s the plus – such a wardrobe element will be a real exclusive, only you will have one!
You will save your budget and make your jeans exactly the way you see them, not the manufacturer. You can give new life to old worn jeans, cheaply and cheerfully replenish your wardrobe without any special financial expenses. And we will help with options unique designs, from which you will definitely like something!
How to decorate jeans with lace
There are several options where you can sew lace to make it beautiful and unique.
Tip: if your old jeans are torn or become too short, but fit well on top, you can cut them off and get new shorts, which can also be beautifully styled. No one will ever guess that you did it yourself!
Decorating pockets
We take shorts or jeans that have back pockets. We select the color of the lace depending on the shade of your pants. The drawing should be as transparent as possible, although it all depends on your preferences. This is your creation! Use your imagination and experiment. Next, take a transparent film or a thick plastic bag, apply it to the pockets and trace them along the contour. Then, using this stencil, we cut out the semblance of pockets from the lace. Fabric stores sell such a wonderful thing as “ glue web" When ironed, it sticks the lace to the jeans, and there's no need to sew anything on! For assortment of types, ask the store consultants.
Advice: before gluing, it is best to try it on back side these jeans, or on another fabric. This way you will avoid damage to the product.
Ripped jeans with lace
Look beautiful with lace in a contrasting color. Also an elementary thing! If your jeans don't have holes, now is the time to rip them! You need to cut with scissors in the places where you would like to insert the lace. You can create a transparent effect by rubbing the fabric with a grater or razor. In this interpretation, lace will look very stylish. It's up to you to decide. Next, we sew lace on the inside so that it clearly hides the torn areas. By the way, the option with a cobweb will also help with in this case, if you don't want to bother with seams. Create the way you want, you can make cuts in the form of some geometric shapes, hearts, stars. In general, it’s up to you to decide. Guipure also looks very stylish on your knees.
Lace on the sides
There are two options - you can sew or glue guipure, completely along the side seam of the trouser leg, from bottom to top, approximately 4 centimeters wide. This will look best, but here again, it all depends on the decoration itself, what format, design and shape it is. Therefore, I would like to say: “Feel like a designer, get a taste”!
White lace will blend effectively with light blue and black jeans. With dark gray fabric – black and vice versa.
The second option is to rip the side seam at the bottom of the leg by a few centimeters. Carefully trace each edge under the arc and cut off. Sew lace on the inside. Don't forget to stitch the bottom of the cut fabric first. If the guipure is thin enough, it can be decorated on top, especially if there is volumetric pattern, for example - flowers. This design looks best on cropped jeans and shorts.
There is an idea to turn the jeans themselves into lace: you will need inspiration, scissors, and a lot of patience and accuracy! But the result...
How to decorate jeans with rhinestones
Also another very fashion trend. If you like everything to be done quickly and efficiently, then buy hot-fix rhinestones. They can be instantly glued using an iron. This method is the most reliable.
Advice: if you are planning to post a specific design, then purchase a little more jewelry than you need. No matter how high-quality and durable the rhinestones you find are, they can still fall off. To avoid running around specialized stores in search of similar accessories in the future, always buy with a reserve.
As a drawing
If you have seen a picture of such jeans somewhere or just have a favorite cartoon character, figure, animal, and now you want to bring it to life on your jeans - first you need to make a stencil. You need to lightly draw the desired design with a pencil or chalk. Do not outline the chalk too boldly, rhinestones are quite tiny things and will be difficult to wash. After this, lay out the pebbles exactly according to the pattern. It’s up to you to decide whether to decorate only the edges, or decorate the inside as well.
If you bought hot-fix rhinestones, all you have to do is iron them. If you don’t have any of these, you can glue the parts with glue, but do just a little bit at a time so that it doesn’t go over the edges.
Along the contours
Another very stylish design– lay out rhinestones along the contour. This can be the outline of pockets, a belt, the bottom of trousers or a side seam (as is the case with lace). There is no need to draw anything here. Just lay out the rhinestones along the seams, see what spacing they look best at, and glue them to the fabric!
Tip: rhinestones will look most interesting when alternating different sizes or arrangements.
Arbitrarily
There are several options to consider at this point. It’s good that you can attach the decorations and only then glue them on. White rhinestones on black or dark blue trousers, in the form of sun rays, will look very interesting and unusual. Another idea on dark jeans is an imitation of the starry sky and cobwebs. The main thing is not to overdo it. In everything you need to know when to stop. At this time too a large number of rhinestone - it's cheesy.
How to decorate jeans with beads
If you immediately imagined beads in the form of pearls and discarded this option, then in vain. Firstly, now they look very stylish. Secondly, there are hundreds of other designs that you will definitely like. We do not recommend sewing large beads on back pockets. Still, the thing is quite fragile and, most likely, will be deformed at the first touch with the chair.
Gates
In Russia, not for the first time, there is a very fashion trend- turn up the bottom of the jeans. This is so popular that manufacturers themselves do it for you by selling such models. It’s easy to update your trousers with similar decoration. The main task is to find jewelry that will resonate with you. And then it’s about half an hour. You can calmly sit in front of the TV and start sewing the parts on the folded edge, with a small gap.
To begin with, again, attach the beads, see at what interval it is better to sew them. For convenience, you can put small dots with a pen so that you don’t have to be distracted later.
Belt
This option is especially suitable for high-waist jeans. When tucking a blouse or T-shirt into them, you don’t have to use a belt, because it quite rigidly divides the body into zones. And such a design will make the transition softer and more festive, unlike boring belts. The main thing is to choose beautiful beads that will go well with the color of the jeans. These can be multi-colored, pearl or plain details. Just like in the previous versions, we recommend placing jewelry on the belt. After you understand which position is more advantageous, put dots and boldly sew beads to the belt. By the way, the hottest trend is pearls.
How to decorate old jeans
The good thing about old jeans is that you don’t mind ruining them. And in order not to spoil them, read our tips. It’s so nice to add a seemingly new item to your wardrobe without spending much money on it. And made with your own hands is doubly pleasant.
Drawing on jeans
The most popular print is flowers and shapes.
Both a separate small pattern and frequent decoration on the entire fabric at a short interval will look beautiful. Individual drawings are large or small plants, also flowers, leaves along the edges.
If we consider the complete dyeing of jeans using an illustration, then a good option– small hearts, diamonds or flowers.
The easiest way is to purchase a stencil, or make it yourself. For example, print a picture from the Internet, cut it out, and then trace it with chalk on the fabric.
A very simple and cheap idea is to transfer the pattern with a fabric marker through the lace. Before doing this, do not forget to pin it to the canvas with safety pins so that the picture does not slip off.
If you want a colored drawing, you can use acrylic paints or spray paint through a stencil.
Applications
A good option if you don't wear your old jeans due to some kind of deformation. For example, they accidentally got stained with permanent paint, or were torn in a visible place. Choose a small piece of fabric, preferably bright and colorful. And sew it in the right place. Can be implemented as a patch, geometric figure, or arrange it in several places for symmetry.
Thus, you can lengthen your jeans if you or your child has grown. Only in the case of extension, it is necessary to add similar fabric to the pockets, or in the form of patches, otherwise it will look unnatural.
Scuffs
This design goes in and out of fashion. If you don’t overdo it with this effect, then such jeans will always be in demand. To make abrasions, you will need sandpaper. If you don’t have one, then you can take a wide file with a hard coating. If it is missing, then you can buy it in any store. You need a file specifically for extended nails; they have the hardest coating. Then, lay the trousers on the floor or table and rub them in the right places with sandpaper. That's all, the “antique” effect is ready.
