How to make a Jacket out of Jeans (Part-4) Continuation…

If you have an old pair of jeans that you want to convert them into a jeans jacket. With some tricks and a few special tools and materials, you can add a stylish new piece to your wardrobe. Try making a jeans jacket out of an old pair of jeans as a fun sewing challenge, and get some extra use out of your old jeans!!

Part-4

Customising  your jacket:

                                                                                   

Hem the edges of the jacket if desired: 

Hemming the edges will result in a neat finish, while leaving the edges raw will result in fraying. You can go with either option depending on how you want your jean jacket to look.

§  To hem the edges, fold the fabric under by about ½” (1.3 cm) around the sleeves, bottom edge of the jacket, neckline, and front of the jacket. Pin the fabric in place. Then, sew along the edges to secure the hem. Remove the pins as you go and then cut away any excess threads.

Add a zipper to the front:

Adding a zipper is an easy way to add a closure to your jacket. You will need to purchase a new zipper that is long enough to cover the length of the front of your jacket. Then, open the zipper and pin the zipper fabric to the edges of the jacket opening. Make sure that the right sides of the fabric and zipper are facing each other. Then, sew along the pinned edges—about ¼” (0.6 cm) from the raw edges—to secure the zipper in place.

§  Repeat this for both sides of your jacket.

§  Snip off the excess thread when you are finished sewing.

Adjust the length of your sleeves: 

Making your sleeves shorter is another easy way to customize your jacket. If you want your jacket to have ¾ length sleeves, then try on the jacket and mark the sleeves at the midpoint between your wrist and elbow. Then, remove the jacket and cut the sleeve where you marked them. Hem the sleeve if desired, or leave the edges raw for a frayed look.

YOUR FULL SLEEVES JACKET IS NOW READY