Oh how I envy you. I can’t sew a button on straight! And, I didn’t understand half of the terms that you used in this post! HAHA! When I was in high school and took Home Ec, I made oven mitts. I sewed the thumbs closed. My mom and dad got a good chuckle out of that. Your coat by the way, looks beautfiul!
Wow that looks like it took a great deal of time and skill to accomplish! Up-cycling clothes is a really great trend right now and more people should get into this.
You did an amazing job!! My mom was always making something new out of something old. That is a talent. I used to sew but I seemed to use the seem ripper out tool more then actually sewing. Thanks for sharing.
Love the idea of doing something like this – I have a few older coats that are much too large and could easily try and tackle this. Nothing to lose (and a lot of time lately!) Thanks for the idea!
Well done. I used to sew, a lot. But pattern making was never something I enjoyed, and you make it look so easy. I started a beautiful winter coat, that I had to alter the pattern a bit and now 5 years later the lining still hasn’t been made. If you lived closer, I’d hire you to help me 🙂
I love upcycles! Seeing old turn into new! I love the picture of you smiling in your stylish “new” coat! It looks great!!! A before picture next to the after picture would have been fun to see too. Great job!!!
Wow! This is unbelievable! You are so creative – I cannot imagine being able to make something new like that. Well done!
Hillari, thank you so much, that is very kind of you to say.
Oh how I envy you. I can’t sew a button on straight! And, I didn’t understand half of the terms that you used in this post! HAHA! When I was in high school and took Home Ec, I made oven mitts. I sewed the thumbs closed. My mom and dad got a good chuckle out of that. Your coat by the way, looks beautfiul!
Laura – LMAO – I don’t even know what to say! And thank you.
I love this! As a wool hoarder, I have lots of old coats in fab patterns. A redesign is a great idea!
Melissa, I’ve never heard of a wool hoarder – lol. It’s the best right! This wool is over 30 years old and well worn. It looks like new.
I definitely have a wool coat that I save for trips up north that I would love to revamp. Great tips!
Tricia, send me the pics when you finish. I love checking out other transformations – it’s so inspiring.
This is really interesting. I used to sew, maybe I’ll pick it back up again.
Kirsten, I have so many new sewists for classes. It is really coming back full force.
Great job! How cute!!
Thank you Debbie.
Wow that looks like it took a great deal of time and skill to accomplish! Up-cycling clothes is a really great trend right now and more people should get into this.
Eva, it’s like a revolution; even more now that our disposable cash will be a little strapped.
That is pretty impressive! Looks great!
Thank you Lisa.
Wow! I love the design you ended up with!
Carrie, thank you. It was quite the brain teaser lol.
What an amazing project! You did such an amazing job!
Thank you Holly, that’s so kind of you.
You are very talented. I wish I had some creative talents, but that is not my strong suit. Thanks for sharing your process.
Thank you Sara! We all have our special gifts 🙂
Wow! Such an awesome transformation! I love it!
Kendra, thank you. It is always fun to make something useful.
Wow! What a great way to add some personal style to a great base! Looks awesome!
Thank you so much.
You did an amazing job!! My mom was always making something new out of something old. That is a talent. I used to sew but I seemed to use the seem ripper out tool more then actually sewing. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. The seam ripper is your friend :), I use it frequently.
Wow! You’re talented. I don’t think I could do that. I know how to hand sew, but that’s about it!
Thank you. You can do it, it just takes practice.
This looks darling! I don’t have the sewing skills to do that.
Wow! You are so creative.
Thank you Maya
Love the idea of doing something like this – I have a few older coats that are much too large and could easily try and tackle this. Nothing to lose (and a lot of time lately!) Thanks for the idea!
Right, if you are going to give them away, why not give it a go!
You go, girl! I am not a seamstress and have nothing but respect for those who can create with fabric, needle and thread. Congratulations!
Thank you!
Love this…repurposing & in such a beautiful way!
Suzan, thank you.
This is fantastic! I always love repurposing things!
Thank you. I don’t do it enough.
Well done. I used to sew, a lot. But pattern making was never something I enjoyed, and you make it look so easy. I started a beautiful winter coat, that I had to alter the pattern a bit and now 5 years later the lining still hasn’t been made. If you lived closer, I’d hire you to help me 🙂
Maria,
Some projects just go that way. It will get done, I’m sure. If you have specific questions, email me. I’m happy to help. [email protected]
Nice job.
Wow I love how the repurposed coat turned out! So attractive. And I especially love that you reused it in a fresh way.
Thank you!
I love upcycles! Seeing old turn into new! I love the picture of you smiling in your stylish “new” coat! It looks great!!! A before picture next to the after picture would have been fun to see too. Great job!!!