Denim Shirt Jacket Project

I purchased a denim jacket online, which is already pretty cute.

Next, I ordered some Black Lace and 2nd Black Lace to add. I want to try decorating or experimenting to see how it will turn out.

First, I try the bottom frayed hem to see how it looks.

Next, I double layered the lace with the shorter satin side down atop the wider lace. I was looking both ways at the layers and decided it looks better this way. Here’s how it looks thus far:

Next, I added lace and adornments to the sleeves. I’ve been holding on to an old silver linked bracelet that belonged to my great grandmother; Annabelle Sweet. I separated the links and sewed one to each sleeve.

I’m thinking of adding more in other places as well.

I know I jump around projects quite a bit. It’s just how my mind works.

I added the shorter sheer black to the inside panel where the button holes are. I was careful not to stitch the button holes closed. Next, I reinforced the lace on a lower ripped look section by just cutting a piece of the longer lace, folding it in, and sewing it down. I feel like it might need more of something.

Next, I placed my Easy Press on the wet section and let it dry for awhile.

After the top wing section has dried, repeat process on the bottom section.

I found some adhesive strips; rose gold color pearl and stone beading.

As you see, I added them to the collar and at the top of the pockets. Next, using three different types of fabric in cream I made flowers to adorn more of the jacket.

Here’s how: 1st, I cut 8 three inch squares of each fabric type. I used a cream poly cotton, cream tulle, and non wired ribbon.