Turn a thrift store blazer into a couture coat worthy of a Paris runway! Watch the short video tutorial here to see how I created my own leaf fabric: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJuBKCG29-Y
Thrift Store Blazer Makeover
Difficulty | Cost | Time | Age | Person | Event |
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Moderate
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$25 to $50
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Long Term
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Inspired From:
You Will Need...
- Stuff You'll Need
- Thrift Store Blazer
- E-6000 Fabri-Fuse
- Allure Dimensional Design Adhesive Paint
- Muslin (or thin cotton fabric)
- 2 yards fabric to match your blazer
- Ruler
- Marking pencil
- Butcher paper
- Scissors and pins
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Fold a 20″ x 20″ piece of paper on the diagonal
Create a 17″ curve as shown
Cut the pattern in muslin for the sleeve
Place the pattern on folded muslin and cut it to create the peplum
*You’re doubling the pattern to create a peplum
Pin the pieces on the jacket to make sure they work and trim if necessary
Place the muslin on the black fabric and cut 2 sleeves and one peplum
Trace a leaf pattern in vertical lines on each piece
Zigzag over the traced leaves with Allure Metallic Jade
Create the leaf veins with Allure Glitter Green Spark
When dry cut around the leave shapes
Pin and glue (or stitch) to the jacket using E-6000 Fabri-Fuse OR a sewing machine
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