Refashion: Denim Jacket

I love the current look of denim paired with dresses. Cute!

What I don’t like is how boxy and shapeless denim jackets tend to be. Yawn. I actually feel a bit lost in them and they always seem so bulky and heavy.

I started by chopping off some length, removing the band around the hem and taking off the sleeves

I then tailored the side and back seams for a nicer fit. Then, after cutting the waistband in half, reattached that to the new hem.

I realised at this point that I should have left more snaps on the front placket because I wanted the option of doming it up just under the bust. Oops! It took an evening or two of hand stitching to reattach those again.

I shortened the sleeves and, to make a more structured looking shoulder, I opted for a few little pleats on the shoulder seam and a single pleat down on the hem.

Done! A cropped jacket to offset any summer dress. I love the tailored fit and feminine touch, while still being a little edgy.

This refashion is part of Refashion Runway hosted by The Renegade Seamstress. Make sure you pop over and check out the other entries and, while you’re there, don’t forget to vote for your fav!