Updated Jacket with Simple Applique

Customised Jackets.

What to do with plain jacket lacking character? Embellish them of course!

The floral print fabric on these jackets were cut out from old curtains. I then used the zigzag setting on the machine to do as satin stitch around the motif. Simple but effective!

Customising T-Shirts

Customised Tie Back Top.

 

So many different style tops can be made with a simple t-shirt. Here is open ties back one that I made in the summer. Unfortunately I didn’t get a chance to take any step by step photo instructions, but hopefully it will still make sense.

 

  • Cut away the neckline and some of the back leaving some seam allowance.
  • Fold the new hem 2cm and sew leaving a hollow tube all the way along.
  • Crop sleeves to desired length.
  • From the leftover fabric cut a  5cm wide piece long enough to fit through the tube with a little excess to tie. You might have to stitch two pieces together to create a long enough piece.
  • Thread through the tube, adjust and tie.

Modelled by the beautiful Yasemin.

How to Upcycle a Patchwork Blanket

Remade Blanket Skirt.

This was a hand knitted granny blanket that I really liked the colours of. I unpicked the seam in the middle of the blanket and added a stretchy jersey waistline.

Perfect for this winter.

Sweatshirt Applique

Beetles and Dragons.

This is one easy way to update your old plain sweatshirts.

  • Pick a shape silhouette or similar, decide on size and find a piece of fabric big enough for it.
  • Get some Bondaweb and iron onto the back of the fabric.
  • Draw the shape onto the back of the Bondaweb.
  • Cut out, iron on to your garment.

I always sew the outlines on the machine too as washing the garment will cause the bondaweb glue to come undone. Experiment with some freestyle machine stitching over it too for more depth.

Embellished Wool Jacket

I love the shape of this jacket. But it was a little plain. So I added some frilly fringing and lace. Also changed the buttons from plain plastic to embossed silver ones. The flower brooch is removable.  I do take commissions if you want your own favourite jacket embellished.

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