Refashion Idea | Adding Jean Sleeves to a Sweatshirt for Textural Contrast

thee inspiration:  Womens Patchwork Sleeve Knit Blouse by SooLinen 

I had leftover jean jacket sleeves after making this denim jacket with contrast chunky knit sleeves. The sleeves were perfect to refashion another top. So I found that blouse on Pinterest and I loved the idea.

(this jacket available here in thee shop)

I took a plain black terry sweatshirt style top and exchanged the sleeves for the jean jacket sleeves. It was important to pick a shirt with drop shoulders so that the sleeves would fit no matter what.

With a seam ripper I took off the bottom portion of the sleeves on the sweatshirt and then cut the jean jacket sleeves to that length.

I sewed the jean jacket sleeves onto the black sweatshirt, serged the raw edges inside together, topstitched and that was it. Came out looking pretty similar if I do say so myself.

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In thee shop: A New Style of Upcycled Denim Patchwork Jean Jacket

 

I wanted to try and make a different type of jacket from the last ones I made. The kimono open cardigan styles I made earlier this year. So I found this Butterick pattern for a patchwork jacket and tried it out. 

The patchwork as shown in their photos does not actually have a pattern. Rather you're supposed to do that yourself and then cut it out as if it were whole fabric. I actually thought the patchwork would be done for you and was looking forward to trying it out. It ended up being fine though since I mainly just wanted the sizing reference and could do my own patchwork. I added a poly lining to the front and back (not in the sleeves). As well as inner pockets that should be able to fit your phone if you need. I also added a snap closure at the neckline instead of the pattern suggested button and loop.

You can check out the jacket for complete details here in the shop. I've labeled it size Medium/Large because it is a bit of an oversized style. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.

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Refashion | Jean Jacket and Vintage Chunky Knit Sweater Mashup

thee inspiration:

a denim jacket with contrast chunky knit sleeves

Pretty straight forward refashion. Take your favorite jean jacket and a comfy cute sweater, cut off their sleeves and attach the sweater sleeves onto the jean jacket.

This vintage sweater was such a neat thrift store find. The pattern on it is what caught my eye. I found the sleeves on this sweater rather short though. At least compared with those of the jacket. So to match up with the jean jacket sleeve length I had to attach more of the sweater to complete the length. I used the bottom hem of the sweater to have that nice finished edge. You definitely want to serge/overlock any raw edges of the sweater since it can unravel easily. I only serged the sweater sleeves armholes. Serging around the armhole of the jean jacket is up to you. Or you can serge them together once they are attached together (if it's not too thick for your machine to handle).

I placed the new top part over the rest of the sleeve. Then attached the new sleeves to the jean jacket right under the original top stitching of the jean jacket armholes. So I didn't feel a need to serge the denim.

 There you have it. A simple jean jacket now with added visual and textural interest.

You can find this upcycled unique piece in thee shop: Here

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