How to decorate a coat. photo tips and mk. DIY coat decor - fashionable alterations How to transform a black coat
Every family has old clothes in their wardrobe that are not worn or are a pity to throw away. We offer options on what can be made from an old coat?
Pillow
We rip and take out the lining. Next we do the same with the coat. Cut off the sleeves and collar. Then we cut large pieces of fabric to the desired shape for the pillow. We sew the edges, but not all the way. Turn it inside out and tamp the rest inside.
Important! Don’t put it haphazardly, otherwise the pillow will turn out to be a lump. It is best to wrap the leftovers with a lining. Fold the edges under and sew.
With a coat, you can sew a beautiful blanket.
Attention! If you want to get an original blanket, then use several coats of different colors. Rip it apart, then cut out even squares. Then you connect pieces of different colors together, preferably in a checkerboard pattern, and sew them together. Choose the shape and size of the blanket according to your taste.
Case for phone, tablet, laptop
A phone case can be sewn from a coat sleeve in the shape of a phone. For a closed style, use a button, and for an open type, use a strap.
A case for a tablet or laptop can be made from the side of a coat. From two identical pieces of this material, sew a flat square with 4 cm inserts on the sides. For convenience, sew in a zipper and sew a handle from part of the belt.
Updating is not difficult. If it was long, then make it shorter. Use your imagination. Let's say make cuts on the sides or sew two zigzags from the cut off part along the bottom on both sides.
Important! Sew so that the resulting style emphasizes your individual style.
The cup holders are easy to sew. We recommend choosing coat sleeves for this. Cut to the desired length. Be sure to fold the edges and hem them. Turn it right side out and sew a 5cm cuff on top for strength. Use the leftovers to make the cuff. At the bottom, place a circle of cardboard wrapped in a bag and sew it with the same material. It turns out a removable bottom.
An original rug made from even cut pieces of a coat, it can be easily created if you sew them by hand and use thick woolen threads. Squares or rectangles can be decorated however you like. For example: use cross stitch, make designs from leftovers.
An adult coat will make a beautiful children's coat. All types of styles and options are suitable here. You can also sew on tassels. Chest pockets, both internal and external, must be stitched twice for strength. Be sure to use the old lining. It needs to be sewn a little larger than the finished product.
Skirt
Cut the coat into two halves. Use the lower part to sew a warm skirt. Can be tailored with or without slits. To emphasize style, leave the entire length. If the coat was flared, then sew it in at the sides. The result will be a more strict version. For beauty, make a wide belt from the remaining top part.
Organizer
It is best to sew an organizer from a coat sleeve. It won't take much time. There are plenty of options. For example, for cosmetics, you can use a wider part of the part. Well, if for office supplies, then the part is narrower.
Important! Don't forget to include a zipper or better yet use buttons.
For your four-legged pets, sew new clothes from an old coat. A warm and simple option is to sew a down jacket in the shape of a barrel. Cut out a blank from a long piece according to the size template. Next, cut along the side for the back. Fold the edges and carefully sew the loops. And on the other side sew buttons.
It should roughly look like a jacket with buttons, only here on the back version. For beauty, use pieces and make tassels or bows. Next you can sew the boots. This is done easily: from two cut strips, stitched on the sides, you get a tube. Cut it into two parts, leave the upper part unsewn, and sew up the lower part completely. Nice and warm.
We cut out semicircular parts of any size from an old coat. We insert a 10 cm strip between the two parts from the bottom and sew it on so that we get three parts together. We insert a lock in the form of a zipper or make three straps on buttons. Looks like on fashion bags. We sew a pocket of the same shape to the finished product and make the same straps only 5 times smaller in size. The new bag is ready.
From part of an old coat we cut out an oval blank to the required size. We sew a strip 6 cm wide to it. Then we do the same thing separately from another part. The result will be two identical products. One will go down, the other up. Middle: Take 8 strips of the same short length and sew them up and down at the same time with an interval of 4-5 cm. It should look like a cell, only made of tissue. We sew the made tab from the collar and attach it to the wall. From the outside it looks like a bed for a cat in a cage.
We rip out the old coat at the seams. We cut out pieces of the same shape and sew them together. Add elastic in those places where hold is required. This cut will last quite a long time thanks to its numerous strong seams.
You can update your stools with covers made from old coats. Cutting: The shape of square covers is easy to make. Cut out a square and sew strips on four sides. Next, from the outside along the edge we sew a second time.
Attention! Use the manual method for strength. Add ties or pieces of regular elastic. Softness and comfort are guaranteed.
Plaid
Important! For a voluminous blanket, use 2 old coats. Spread and make 8-10 blanks of equal length. Sew together. The edges can be sealed however you like. Iron from start to finish with steam. Place under the press in a stretched form.
We divide the coat in half. Cut just below the waist. Next, cut off the sleeves. We sew and decorate as you like.
Apron
An insulated apron is useful for the baker profession. Necessary thing. A format of the required length and width is cut from an old coat. Next we sew on the ties. You can sew a wide pocket in the middle.
Vest
An insulated vest is easy to make. From the top of the coat. We cut off the sleeves. We hem it. For beauty, you can decorate it with embroidery or appliqué from the same material that remains.
The packaging can be made from an old coat sleeve. We secure the neck with a thin strip of assembled accordion. In order to quickly untie, but on the other hand it looks original. The wine packaging looks stylish. Any holes can be made.
You can come up with any kind of stand. From round to rectangular shape. Don't forget to seal the edges of the stand and machine stitch it from start to finish several times. This is done so that bulges appear, which means that any furniture is unlikely to be damaged by hot dishes.
An original photo frame can be made simply. We cut out two strips of the same length, and put two more strips of smaller size along them. We sew everything along the connecting lines in the form of a frame. Then you can sew several additional frames in this way, connecting everything together. Attach a hook or loop for the wall version. Insert photo.
Cover for books (electronic and regular)
The cover is made from a suitable part of the coat. Cut out the format, fold the edges into a triangle and stitch.
The chest part of the coat will do. Cut out the shape of each foot 2 times. Insert the soft part of the coat between the blanks. For example, a collar. Next, make visors from the sleeves and connect the feet to the blanks. Indoor slippers are ready.
Can be made in the form of a portable barrel bag with an open entrance. The form can be any.
You can sew a soft toy pig from an old coat. Draw a face and cut it out from a suitable part. Sew buttons instead of eyes and heels. If you don’t use a lot of imagination, you can sew the entire pig together. The edge of the collar is suitable for a ponytail.
The drill is a good and necessary thing for winter fishing. But you can close it with a homemade cover. An old coat is a great option. You need durable and durable fabric. Cut out the desired shape from two parts. Sew along the edges to connect them together. It turned out to be a long bag. We attach a cord to either edge for a tie. Convenient and safe.
A coat is outerwear that is chosen for more than one season, because a high-quality item can last for several years without losing its appearance. But what to do when it becomes too familiar and boring? Knowing how and with what to decorate a coat, we can transform it and give it exquisite charm, individuality, make it stylish and original.
How to decorate a coat
How to decorate a coat with your own hands. Five decor options
There are several types of decor. Before moving on to them, it’s worth saying that not every coat lends itself to decoration. If the garment is a fancy silhouette with ruffles, large buttons or a bright pattern, the additional elements will get lost or create a Christmas tree effect. Ideal for decoration: strict classic silhouette, plain fabric. So, what decor options for outerwear are there?
· Embroidery. Delicate embroidery will not only decorate the clothes, but will also help hide small defects if they appear during wear. This option is suitable for those who know how to embroider beautifully and are not afraid of the difficulties of embroidery on thick fabric.
· Beads. Decoration with beads never goes out of style, the main thing is to choose the right color and structure of the finished pattern. You can decorate the edge of the collar, the hem with beads, or make something like a small elegant brooch.
· Buttons. Decorative large buttons with crystals or rhinestones can be sewn onto the sleeves or replaced with old ones.
· Lace. Thin lace and thick fabric complement each other perfectly. How to decorate a coat with lace: take two lace ribbons along the length of the sleeves of the coat and one, slightly wider, for the hem. You need to sew on the lace with thin stitches so that it covers the seam line.
· Application. If you are tired of the monotony of your coat, you can dilute it with a small applique of colored fabric. To do this, draw the silhouette of the future picture on paper, paint it in the desired colors, cut it out and attach it to the fabric. If the drawing looks harmonious, you can start working, if not, experiment with color.
When decorating, do not forget about a sense of proportion; what looks bright on a blouse may seem excessive on outerwear. But if you choose the right decoration, admiring glances cannot be avoided.
Hello! My name is Sasha Sanochki and I run the Second Street blog, dedicated to stylish and creative clothing alterations. Every day I publish 5 new materials on this topic.
It was not I who personally made all these alterations without exception. But for almost two years every day, I get up at 5 am to find (before work) 5 fresh and interesting ideas for remaking clothes from old to stylish, translate them, process all the photos, making them in the same style, write a post and publish it . In two years, exactly 3,000 of them accumulated.
Every day, in search of materials, I scroll through about 4,000 sites in the reader, and only a third of their materials relate to handmade or fashion - I find the rest of the ideas in gossip columns, style com, films, music videos and even magazines like Forbes sometimes. I just want to collect it all in one place.
I would like to show you at least a few of the 3,000 ideas accumulated on the site over 2 years:
I decided to choose only 5 ideas for each of the popular types of clothing alterations over the past month, because it’s difficult to choose from 3000 equally interesting ones). And I tried to choose those that can be shown here without dragging in a bunch of photos with master classes
So, here we go:
5 ideas for altering T-shirts
1. Alteration of the vest:
I love alterations of vests). It couldn’t be simpler: a vest + a bowl of dipping paint. Looks unrealistically cool).
2. Playing with the texture of the T-shirt:
A long cotton T-shirt can be cut into circles, then washed at high temperature - the sections will curl and will not “creep” (just don’t wring it out in the machine!). Wear with a dress or leggings and a T-shirt.
3. How to tag a guy:
TeenVogue and designer Erin Fetherston give you an idea: smear your lips with acrylic paint (yuck, yuck, yeah) - and boldly leave a mark right on the collar of his T-shirt or shirt. After drying, all that remains is to iron it with the hottest possible iron - and your bookplate is on it forever. IMHO, it doesn’t look very good on women’s clothing:
...and for men - that’s it). A sweet idea for faithful and gentle lovers and a hot/playful idea for notorious machos).
4. Shirt and T-shirt dress:
What does it mean to combine beautifully)) - take a closer look - the dress is actually a mix of shirts and T-shirts cut and sewn together.
5. T-shirt - blinds:
Tutorial on how to remake two T-shirts into something like a "blinds" T-shirt for $48 from Anthropologie - can be found on the site, it's too detailed to copy.
5 ideas for jeans alterations
1. Piece Jeans:
I think this fit would be difficult to achieve if they were actually sewn together from pieces. So, most likely, these are thin summer jeans, onto which pieces of other summer and thin ones that match in shade have been sewn. And then they cut off the bottom layer in places. In my opinion, there are only a couple of places where the main fabric up to the knees on top was actually replaced in some area with another.
2. Ulyana Kim dress:
A very beautiful combination of two types of jeans!
3. Isabel Marant Painted Jeans:
Painted jeans idea by Isabel Marant – Permanent marker in hand - and go!
4. Reworking a men's T-shirt and jeans:
Listen, well, in my opinion, this is just wildly cool! Something really interesting and wearable for guys. And for girls too. I think that you can decorate both a bag and the back of a jacket with belts in this way.
As a bonus to the picture, here’s a slightly rocker way to slightly increase the length of your jeans or save those that are frayed at the knees). Although with old, stretched and worn out jeans, I think it will look pathetic.
It’s better to use both ideas if HE decides to quit his career as an office plankton and finally become a rock musician. For the first concerts - that’s it).
5. Teddy bear made from old jeans. Just a bear):
5 ideas for shoe alterations:
1. Men's creative business shoes:
It happened, yes, it happened 5 times already. But in this case I liked the execution - on strict men's shoes. With a business suit and tie, it should break the mold of impressionable partners. You say goodbye after the meeting, they come out from the table to shake your hand - and when they see the shoes, they hang out)….
2.Shredded Converse:
Shredded Converse – the famous model of sneakers - legends of the Converse family, released last year and ideally suited for the hot summer of 2010). They look desperately vintage - shabby, as if crumbling as they go. Ideal for delicate girlish dresses, relaxed knitwear, denim mini-shorts and skinny jeans. They have become an unusual and stylish alternative to the uniform of Moscow streets - ballet flats, gladiator sandals and webbed high-heeled sandals.
Next summer is promised to be just as stuffy, so it makes sense not to throw away your old sneakers, but to repeat this “trick” on your own - at the same time you will save $80 (regular Converse costs from $40, and the Shredded model, which is in the photo - $120).
Everything is quite simple, take nail scissors and go ahead, so below I will list just a few “essential” tips from the source (links to all sources are in the entries on the site):
1. When cutting rectangles between the blocks, make sure not to cut the rectangle behind the leg, at the heel. There should remain a dense rectangular section intended by the manufacturer - it is this that will ultimately hold back the entire structure.
2. Converse sells these models with or without a tongue, depending on the color. Decide what is more convenient for you. If you decide to cut it, draw the same semicircle around your fingers (the same depth) as on your favorite ballet shoes - and cut boldly. It should be 1-1.5 cm wide - wider than the “rubber nose” of a sneaker. It will look like this:
3. It’s convenient to make a “tear” along the cuts simply with your fingers. Rub the edges thoroughly between your fingers as shown in the photo below. The lining of Converse frays more than the top colored thick fabric - so it’s better not to rub it, just the top colorful layer - it will quickly fray to the width of the top layer.
3. How to decorate men's shoes with spikes, but nobly:
In this case, the shoes alone (especially if there’s a casual jacket on top) would completely captivate me.
4. Painting shoes with markers and paints:
A great idea for shoe decoration from artist Deborah Thomson. Deborah uses popular techniques with tattoo designs on shoes, and paints wedding shoes, etc. and so on.
5. Shoes with painted soles:
An original move is to paint not the shoes themselves, but only their soles. It doesn’t bend as much as shoe socks, for example, which means the paint in these places won’t crack. Provided you have a high heel, you will be able to see well. For example, I always notice untorn yellow price tags on shoes in these places when I follow someone along the path)).
5 dress alteration ideas
1. Designer: the back of a sports T-shirt and a sexy dress:
I think it's very cool! From the front, you’re probably a standard “sexy kitten” – and when you turn your back, you show the world the other side of yourself – sporty and perky). And the difference in color only emphasizes this.
The jumper on top - in my opinion, looks like a strap from a cheap sports backpack)).
2. Dress with slits:
Beautiful texture and a way to revive an old dress by throwing a second one on top. On the top dress, if it is made of acetate silk, the design can be “burned out” with a standard wood burner. At school we used to burn out entire lace collars for each other during handicraft lessons.
3. Glowing paints:
Remember, earlier at VDNKh, for example, in the Culture pavilion, luminous paints for fabric were sold in departments with various luminous nonsense? In small round plastic tubes. In addition, they are often found in various stalls, especially for some reason near the station).
This is what you get if you paint clothes with them:
One of my friends used these tubes (of different colors) to paint a dress with a paisley pattern with such luminous colors. I simply placed dots of different colors along the contours of different cucumbers. Since during the day this paint is translucent, and the color she chose (and the dress is colorful) - during the day it was completely unnoticeable. And at night it was a bomb! It looked very even - not at all vulgar, as elegant as possible - apparently due to the subtlety of the design.
4. Decorate a simple dress:
A zebra is not a zebra, a mask is not a mask... in general, this is how, with the help of appliqué, an ordinary white trapeze dress was given an almost mystical look.
5. NedoBeckham reworked a Joseph Altuzarra turtleneck dress.
A new up-and-coming designer is Jezzef Altuzarra and his idea (he clearly sympathizes with Victoria Beckham and her models) to remake the sweater dress:
You will need:
Cotton jersey turtleneck dress (they used American Apparel).
Two shoulder pads.
Scissors, needles and threads.
The recipe for “feeling a little Vicky” is simple:
We cut off the sleeves so as to leave the “wings” at a slight angle.
Using the remnants of the sleeves, we cover the overhead “hangers” on one side.
We hem them on the inside of the dress, at the same time slightly bending the edges.
5 ideas for altering jackets
1. This jacket costs $410 - and the required quantity of pins costs 500-700 rubles. And every second person has a jacket in the Chanel style;).
2. An idea for remaking a jacket from the 2011 lookbook by Junky Styling designers.
3. Jacket with transparent back:
A jacket with part of the back replaced with a transparent insert. In the show room, the top of the jacket consisted of two parts, one on top of the other: when altering your jacket, you can simply cut it and sew transparent fabric folded inside, sewing it into the side seams:
By the way, did you notice the ribbon decor on the trousers?
4. Another Zara coat:
Zara seems to have finally remembered where they started and started making “edgy” things again. Another Zara coat in my selections is further confirmation of this.
The original reverse side of the collar - usually the leather is sewn there (it also allows you to keep the collar “raised” - for example, that’s the only way I walk). It can be made from a beautiful tie) - it looks like that’s what was done here.
5 shirt alteration ideas:
1. Shirt makeover ideas from ASOS.com:
2. Pants - saruel from a shirt:
Alteration of shirts. If everything is clear with the top (everything was cut off at the level of the pockets and elastic) - then an explanation of the fact that how to make pants a la “saruel” from a shirt– see under the cut:
Source material).
Having outlined a semicircle, we sew the collar along it.
We steam the pockets carefully - they will prevent the shirt material from draping plastically.
In the end it should look like this (after you sew up the hole where the collar should be):
The design is adjustable at the waist with a knot).
3. Unusually “stained” shirt:
Ingenious, unusually soiled shirt)! In a bright cage - turquoise - purple - I will definitely repeat it for myself. It will be enough, I think, to dip it 6/8 in black paint on fabric like Dylon (it doesn’t need to be heated, boiled, or other perversions).
4. A neat way to reduce your shirt size:
5. Hybrid:
Hybrid GMO shirts and hoodies from Hussein Chalayan.
5 accessory ideas
1. 0_o suddenly!
Garter chain for stockings.
2. Congenial Clutch:
One of the few easy-to-sew clutch bags, which only benefits from ease of manufacture. And the pattern for such a clutch couldn’t be simpler and is sold in every second store - I just bought croissants at Azbuka Vkusa today, for example) - in a craft bag of the ideal size for this purpose.
3. Ring bracelet:
If you have been proposed to 8 times and you have never returned the ring, you can make a bracelet out of them and wear them proudly, like a savage, a necklace made from the scalps of defeated enemies. Well, kind of like how stars are painted on airplanes for those shot down in battle).
4. Shoulder straps on the coat:
To make leather shoulder straps like this on a coat, all you need is leather from one glove. Another thing is that they need to be “supported” with something - for example, a belt made of leather of the same texture.
5. Bags and backpacks made from leather jackets:
We have written many times about bags made from old leather jackets. But personally, I adore, firstly, backpacks, and secondly, this simplified, a la masculine, style in bags:
I couldn’t even choose what to show you – I liked everything so much! And the prices are quite realistic, not overpriced.
and for a snack - 5 interior ideas:
1. T-shirt rugs:
Laura is a seamstress with over 20 years of experience and great taste. That is why she was able to build a successful business on what many people are trying to make money from: recycling T-shirts from second-hand stores into carpets and rugs.
Laura's rugs always attract attention with their subtle color combinations and original shapes. 20 photos - under the cut (and there you will also find a link to the photo - a master class on crocheting a similar rug - the main thing there is to understand how to hide the ends by tying cut T-shirts together). Laura herself, in my opinion, braids them, after which she painstakingly sews the braids together ( I would like to know what kind of machine or foot she manages to take such thickness). It takes her 3-4 months to make one carpet from T-shirts.
2. How to decorate a wall with old magazines:
Idea for super budget wall decor from Irina: these strips are simply rolled into tubes and flattened magazine pages, glued to a base.
Moreover, you can decorate not only the wall, but also vases in this way:
And photo frames:
3. Bears - pillows made from shirts:
Annika Jermyn sews bears from old shirts, calling them Mister _ below is the individual name of each _ and sells for $75. You can even order from your own shirt. The toys are large - 40 centimeters high and 48 centimeters wide.
4. Pillows with interesting textures:
Handmade sofa cushion with an ingenious texture. For such labor-intensive work, $265 is not a pity.
Although this $110 pillow with a British flag made of leather is no worse.
5. Cool dude, yo! Mr. Ben Venom makes quilts from old T-shirts with heavy metal prints in the same style. For connoisseurs, so to speak).
In general, I invite you all to visit Second Street who are interested in the topic of clothing or interior alterations)).
PS. The last thing is that we have competitions there, participate with your ideas, the prizes will be good)!
Before moving on decorating outerwear, it is worth noting that not all coats can be decorated. For example, models with elaborate ruffles, large buttons and bright patterns should not be further decorated. The additional decoration will simply get lost among the bright accents of the clothing. The best option for decoration is a classic model of a single color.
How to decorate a coat
- Embroidery
Delicate, unobtrusive embroidery will not only decorate a coat or raincoat, but will also help hide minor defects in the fabric. This option is a great idea for those who have a sewing and embroidery machine. When embroidering by hand, difficulties may arise when working on thick fabric.
- Decor with beads
This decoration option never goes out of style. The main task is to choose the color and structure of the ornament or design. You can decorate the collar, hem, and sleeves of a coat with beads.
- Button decoration
You can add an unusual look to an old coat using bright buttons. This season, decorative buttons with bright stones, crystals and rhinestones are very fashionable.
- Lace decor
There is no better combination than thin lace and thick fabric. To decorate a coat lace, take two short lace braids for the sleeves and one long one for the hem. You can also decorate the belt with lace, elegantly emphasizing the waistline.
- Application
Before proceeding directly to the appliqué, it is worth drawing the desired design on paper and attaching it to the coat. If it looks harmonious, you can start decorating the item with fabric.
Watch in this video how to transform a coat with fur!
Instructions
Coat is a type of winter and/or demi-season outerwear with a long cut. This item of clothing was originally part of the military uniform, then it was also used by civilians. Afterwards it moved to the wardrobe. If earlier, for example, in the Soviet years, coats were made from brown or gray, today the stores offer the whole range of colors, decoration with embroidery, rhinestones, and brooches. In any case, you can give free rein to your imagination: come up with your own image using the tools at hand.
Take a scarf or shawl. Wrap them around like a free artist or tie them in a pretty knot. You can match the scarf with matching gloves. But a beret or hat of the same shade will slightly shift the color accent, so it is better to limit yourself to a headdress in neutral tones.
Pin the brooch. Knitted brooches are in fashion today. If you don't know how to crochet, you can order this accessory online. An antique or designer metal brooch will also look stylish. The brooch is worn pinned directly on a coat, or used to fasten a shawl. The color is selected depending on the tone of the coat cloth. So, for example, a scarlet poppy brooch is suitable for a black model in a military style, but to create a romantic look it is better to stick to pastel colors. The main rule is that the decoration should be noticeable.
Embroider a pattern or make an applique from fabric. Embroidery is one of the most successful, although difficult, ways to decorate a coat. To do this, use beads, rhinestones, threads, lace, and ready-made stripes. If you decide to embroider your coat, keep in mind that removing the pattern will be problematic, sometimes impossible. Choose abstract or floral patterns for decoration in neutral tones or colors that will harmoniously combine with your accessories.
