It's been a long time since I've done a tutorial but I have one to share today. It is very easy to do, all you need is an old denim jacket and a piece of leather. I would suggest synthetic leather so you can wash it in the washing machine but I was very impatient, and I couldn't find a decent piece of synthetic leather at the thrift store so I went for leather instead.
Here's my jacket before...
The skirt only cost me $3 at the thrift store.
Draw a sketch of whatever you want to put on your jacket. I chose the dove b/c of the biblical meanings.
Cut out your sketch..
Trace with chalk
Pin in place, also mark where you are going to sew.
Once it's sewn cut out the front side of the jacket, leaving about 1/2 an inch for fraying.
This is how it looks once you cut the top part of the jacket.
Fray and it's done!
Total cost $3 bucks for the leather. I thought about doing the Mickey Mouse ears, that would have been cute too, but unfortunately, I'm well past my teens and 20's. ^-^
6 Responses to “DIY: Leather detail on denim jacket”
Cool DIY - I love that you appliqued it UNDER the jacket.
Chic on the Cheap
Nice! Can't wait to see how you style it!
What a great idea. I have a leather skirt I bought at the thrift store. i will have to think of a design for me.
Just lovely!!
Thank you! =)
Hi Shey, This is beautiful, especially that you chose a dove. I'd like to try one too.
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