Monday, January 18, 2016

Denim and Lace

A couple years ago, I bleached a dated, striped denim jacket to create a fresh, white jacket. Sadly, and not surprisingly, I think the bleach probably weakened the fabric, and one fateful day, rrriiiiiippp went the side panel when I raised my arm. Not to worry! I've got a too-tight lace tee that'll fill in that hole nicely.

Lace Panel Denim Jacket - BeforeLace Panel Denim Jacket - Before

I snipped the damaged panel from the jacket and the same panel from the other side, leaving a bit of fabric around the edges that will fray nicely over time. Then I used the intact panel as a template to cut two symmetric pieces of lace. I stitched each lace piece to the inside of the jacket holes.

Lace Panel Denim Jacket - After

And just like that, my torn jacket was good as new! Better even!

Lace Panel Denim Jacket - After

For more details and photos, visit me over at CarissaKnits!

Lace Panel Denim Jacket - Before & After

6 comments:

Lillian said...

WOW! totally awesome reconstruction!!! :D haha built in ventilation system?! :P It looks great!

Anielskaaniela said...

You smart girl ! I love your idea

Refashion said...

What a clever idea - thejacket looks greata

Debbie EOD

TheRefashStash said...

Nice save! It's beautiful!

-TheRefashStash

Kathy W. - One Brown Mom said...

LOVE it!

Unknown said...

Sew very innovative!