There is a shop that sells second-hand clothes at our place – and when I go there, there is one thing that I always buy. Jean jackets. They are versatile and timeless and never look outdated in their base form. But there is one thing about them that is sort of a disadvantage – they are usually very generic and can make you look like anyone else. But all that can change with a little bit of customization.
If you like to be the center of attention with a jean jacket, DIY is the way to go with just a little bit of tailoring savvy and some fabric supplies. This personalised Jean jacket with leather boots and dark sunglasses is considered a cool, edgy style.
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Patches on jean jackets
This is the easiest way. Just buy some patches (or make your own patches) and attach these patches to the jacket small stitches
Sinister ones work better; Cute ones are also nice.
See-through cutout jean jackets.
Here is how I did it.
First and foremost, plan where you want the cutouts to be. You can cut out all of the jean jacket inside the seams or just parts.
Some take out sleeves, too, and reattach them with new backing. Cut out the portions with sharp scissors, leaving enough seam allowance outside of the seams.
Then, decide on the backing you will want instead. It can be as stunning as an embroidered net or, printed organza or mesh. They just need to be transparent and pretty.
Cut out the backing material bigger than these cutout areas (You can cut out for each portion or as one panel; I prefer the big panel as it is easier for me to manipulate).
You may want to baste the seams with the edges tucked inside – this makes it easier to sew later.
Now carefully pin the backing under the jeans jacket seams. Sew in place.
(Be aware that because of the see through nature of the material, everything you wear inside will be visible outside.)
Add panels to jean jackets.
This can be painted, embroidered or patchworked.
Cut out the portion of the jean jacket you want to add a panel to. Embroider or paint on a piece of fabric of the size fitting the cutout portion.
When you sew the panels remember to tuck the seam allowance inside. You can do this as you sew.
If you are interested in painting fabric, paint offers lots of possibilities for making these panels. Just go wild like this denim jacket DIY with fabric painted fabric panels.
Sew in place.
Distressed jean jackets
This can be presented as patched jackets or just distressed jackets. A severly distressed battle vest is the ultimate jean jacket style.
You can change the even color of the jacket with fabric dye or bleach and completely transform its look. The denim is sturdy enough to take a little bit of diluted bleach with stunning visuals. If you do not like the battle weary look go for some distressing like making a hole or two in the denim with the white threads still there.
I know I am conservative and is no match to the wild ones I have seen out there in pinterest. But with the decorative methods listed above, you can let your creativity loose on this blank canvas of a jacket. Which one would you say is your favourite method?
