Introduction: Sweatshirt Jacket
this jacket can be made from old sweatshirts that need a new life
Step 1: Recycle and Keep Warm
Use two sweatshirts of the same size
Step 2: Cut the Sweatshirts Down the Front Center
Step 3: Place the Sweatshirts Right Sides Together
Step 4: Pin Edges and Sew Leaving Neck Open
turn the jacket to the right side and topstitch edges
you can sew the neck closed at this time
Step 5: Embellish
You can embellish anyway you choose.I chose to use chalk to create a quilt pattern
It may be easier to ad patches etc before you sew the sweatshirts together
Step 6: Finishing
I followed the chalk lines using white thread on the navy side and and in the bobbin I used navy.
The pattern is easy and the jacket is very warm when you turn down the heat in the house a degree or two to save energy
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8 Comments
9 years ago on Introduction
it'd be cool to do a peacoat version. ya know a double-breasted sweater. two rows of buttons.
10 years ago on Introduction
I'm thinking buttons down the front instead of a zipper.
12 years ago on Introduction
How 'bout a zipper too.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
thought I would keep it really simple
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
velcro?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
NO! Velcro is sooo 80's use magnets instead!
You'll have to un-sew (new word?) the front opening edges and sew them inbetween the two layers. Simple and clean!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
whoa.... awesome!
12 years ago on Step 6
wow! very cool, in a warm way, huh? a zipper would also be a nice feature.