Everywhere ya go these days, “vintage” seems to be the buzzword…especially with the kids. Everybody’s talkin’ ’bout the ’60s and ’70s.
Well, that’s okay. I loved the styles of that period, too. The hippie rockers of that era had quite a style. I always loved Sonny’s bobcat vest! Yes, it made a big impression on me as a young teenager. So, it’s kinda fun to revisit that time.
However, my style, though it may incorporate the hippie look at times, is not intended to copy or bring back that trend.
But, the jacket I just finished is surely reminiscent of that generation. 😀
When I create something, many times it turns out to be something quite different from what I set out to make. Or, sometimes, and usually, I just follow the story it is telling me.
The jacket-that-became started with a child’s faux-fur vest.
It caught my eye at the flea market. When I tried it on, I realized the armholes were very constricting, and I put it back. But, it spoke to me. So, I turned back for it, thinking, I can do something with that! So, for a dollar, I took it home.
I ruminated over it for a while, then decided it wanted to be a jacket.
Jeans legs make great jacket sleeves! Just measure the armhole opening and the length to suit your arm.
I decided to taper the jeans leg, and had to open up the seam on the underside of the sleeve to take it in some.
While the seam is open and inside out is a good time to add the “cuff.” I had an animal-print faux-fur throw that I used for the cuffs: Cut a rectangle wide enough to go around the sleeve plus half an inch or so for the seam allowance and about 12 inches in the other direction—half inside and half outside so the fur is about 6 inches up the sleeve. You can fold under the raw edge to make it more finished looking before sewing it down.
I thought I’d add a rectangle of denim to become fringe and started the to-be fringe just above the fur cuff. While the sleeve is inside out, pin the rectangle of denim inside the sleeve, lined up with the sleeve’s seam, so when it’s turned right side out, it will hang on the outside. Sew the rectangle into the seam as you sew the seam.
I lengthened the vest by adding a strip of faux fur on the bottom of the vest.
I took fabric from a black camisole for the lining to match the lining of the vest.
Then, added a strip of denim under that to tear into fringe.
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Blessings,
Cindy
I love your funky stuff❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Do you sell some of these items?
Hey Verne’!
I think you’re a first-time commenter. Thank you so much!! I appreciate you, and your taking a moment to leave a comment! xx
First off, THANK YOU for loving my funky stuff!!! 😀
Second: Verne’, I have had an ongoing dialogue with myself for years!! I have toyed with the idea of making things for sale. (Even did make a few things and offered them at a flea market… Nothing sold.)
Thing is: It takes me SO long to do anything, that it would either be astronomically priced, or I would be working for sweatshop wages.
Yes, I’m aware of Etsy, where handmade items evidently sell very well – and, I have noticed that they charge big bucks for their handmade pieces.
Aside from the fact that it takes me so long for each thing I make, I use thrifted clothes to re-purpose into something else, so everything is original and unique – and cheap. I can’t duplicate.
Another consideration, though: I AM NOT a competent, efficient, experienced seamstress – not by a long shot! I’m an improviser; I do all things unconventionally. So, I wouldn’t feel right in charging a bundle, just so I could get paid for my labor, and turn out a poorly constructed article.
But, the main thing is the time involved. Did I mention the hours I put into things? Lol.
I love my blog. It’s fun for me. (But, the blog itself is also time consuming! Lol.)
I love that it’s given me the opportunity to make friends all over the world. I have made some very special women friends, far, far away, with whom I have connected on several levels.
I love working at creating something out of castoffs.
I think my blog is unique in the blogging world, in that, most – if not ALL other bohemian bloggers – offer expensive factory-manufactured clothing and accessories. They, as affiliates, get a percentage of what is sold through their blog. Kudos to them for being able to make their blog a business!! I applaud them!
HOWEVER, my angle is to emphasize frugality while gaining original, unconventional threads. I have checked into affiliate programs and have found NONE which go with what I am doing. 🙁
I’m getting off subject…
Bottom line: No, unfortunately I have not figured a way to make things for sale that would be fair to both the buyer and me.
Blessings to you Verne’. I’d love to hear from you again. 🙂
Cindy