DIY: Jean Jacket Back Patch

Found myself in my sewing room again. Boy, it felt good!

I forget how much I love sewing. It's very relaxing. Also like being able to post my work on Instagram and getting feedback. But the best feeling is getting to share cool DIY projects with you guys! Like this one.

  

Jean Jacket Back Patches - You of course can spend $50-100 on a jacket like this at places like Top Shop or Nasty Gal OR you can make one yourself for less than $15

1. Find a great inexpensive jean jacket with a single panel back. It's easier to cut and sew with. This jacket was $4.50 found at deseret industries.

 

2. Cut the back panel out.

3. Use the back panel you just cut out to get the ideal shape for the patch you'll be sewing in the back. When cutting, leave yourself some room for sewing a seam. Give yourself about half an inch of extra space. 

(Side note- I found this great fabric at Stitches on Cap Hill. It was $7.99 a yard. Best part about this DIY you can use any pattern)

4. Pin the patch in places.

 

5. Take your time and being to sew. Remember to remove the pins!

6. Best for last - Wear & Share!

Ta-da! There it is. It's truly that easy. I am already working on a new design for my boyfriend. New jean jacket and a whole new fabric type. This DIY is interchangeable and really all about making it your own.

 

something the sun does

My beloved camera broke so that's why I haven't been posting. I just got her fix and I am back at it. Not to mention last week was the week from hell. I am getting over being sick, yet again. But the sun is coming out more so I am very hopefully.

Staying on the bright side of things.

I've been getting into the swing of spring. Getting a lot for great fashion ideas and style projects. I also got the latest issue of Nylon Magazine in the mail today. Finding some inspirations and will start working on a new challenge.

Tomorrow I am dancing with the Fly Girls at Havana, then featuring at the Rain City Slam on Wednesday.

 

Shoes (Payless) $5.00

Jeans (Goodwill) $5.00

Shirt (Goodwill Outlet) $0.50

Scarf x Jacket (freebie)

DIY Hoop Earrings

Also it's April Fools. Don't trust anyone.

boyish

(key chain from commonwealth DC)

It's been a official week of me being home and so much has happened. A week can a long time.

Now this week is all about getting back to a normal work schedule which is so hard after a month of pure fun. Plus I can smell summer right around the corner. This is the first summer that I am really excited for. I am usually a winter girl, but all my friends being so pumped for it is helping me see the benefits of that time of year.

But for now, it's a chilly but sunny day. So I get to wear my layers.

(bracelets from my pen pal - giselle)

   

this music video is brilliant.

beanie (TopShop - Sale) $5.00

Jean Jacket (freebie)

Sweatshirt (Los Angeles - Goodwill) $4.00

Pants (JC Penny's) $7.00

Jordans (BUSTED ass jordans)

wolf pack

Yesterday I was in Olympia doing a reading. Ate some bomb ass food, did some shopping, did the show, then got milkshakes. Truly, an ideal day if you ask me. One of the places my sister took me to was this funky little antique store (will post those photos later in an "inspired thrifting" post.)

I finally put a link on here so you can buy my book! Support the arts, poetry, young writers, and guttersnipes!

But today, today is a beautiful cold, wet, and miserable day in Seattle. I am glad to be home. I get to sit back and enjoy some days off from the book tour and from work. Which is just what I needed.

   

     

       

  

Now this sweater is most def best thrifting find. It's too clowin'. How could I pass it up?

Shoes (Dr. Martens) $40.00

Jeans (Forever 21) $7.00

Dog/Wolf/AWESOME sweater (Salvation Army) $4.75

Jean Jacket (Salvation Army) $5.00

Beanie (Alive & Well)

Earrings (Claire's) $3.50

Oh... and the back.