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Denim Jacket to Studded Vest

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Denim Jacket to Studded Vest

If you have a denim jacket that’s too small or stained– or if you’re just looking to get a new use out of an older piece, this project is for you.

Fashion Upcycle: How to transform a denim jacket into a studded vest in just a few minutes! Great project for kids, tweens and adults.

This is a great idea for kids and adults!

Fashion Upcycle: How to transform a denim jacket into a studded vest in just a few minutes! Great project for kids, tweens and adults.

We got this denim jacket at the thrift store. There were some stains on one of the arms (which weren’t too bad) but they made this the perfect piece for this project.

Fashion Upcycle: How to transform a denim jacket into a studded vest in just a few minutes! Great project for kids, tweens and adults.

Supplies: denim jacket, scissors, studs and flair (pins) are optional.

Fashion Upcycle: How to transform a denim jacket into a studded vest in just a few minutes! Great project for kids, tweens and adults.

1. Turn the jacket inside out.

Fashion Upcycle: How to transform a denim jacket into a studded vest in just a few minutes! Great project for kids, tweens and adults.

2. Line up the seams on one of the arms and cut off the arm material. Turn it right side out.

Fashion Upcycle: How to transform a denim jacket into a studded vest in just a few minutes! Great project for kids, tweens and adults.

3. Do the other side.

Fashion Upcycle: How to transform a denim jacket into a studded vest in just a few minutes! Great project for kids, tweens and adults.

4. Push some studs in the materials on the collar.

Fashion Upcycle: How to transform a denim jacket into a studded vest in just a few minutes! Great project for kids, tweens and adults.

 I just made a live of seven silver studs on each side.

Fashion Upcycle: How to transform a denim jacket into a studded vest in just a few minutes! Great project for kids, tweens and adults.

5. Push the studs through and then use tweezers to push the sharp pieces in.

Fashion Upcycle: How to transform a denim jacket into a studded vest in just a few minutes! Great project for kids, tweens and adults.

6. Add some flair (aka pins) if desired.

Fashion Upcycle: How to transform a denim jacket into a studded vest in just a few minutes! Great project for kids, tweens and adults.

The entire process too about fifteen minutes and my daughter loved the rock-chic results.

Fashion Upcycle: How to transform a denim jacket into a studded vest in just a few minutes! Great project for kids, tweens and adults.

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Comments

  1. Diane | An Extraordinary Day says

    August 7, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    So cute and so easy! I bet that becomes a staple in your daughter’s wardrobe.

    Reply
  2. Lauren says

    August 10, 2016 at 6:45 am

    How adorable – it looks like she loves it!

    Reply
  3. Ashley says

    August 10, 2016 at 9:33 pm

    This is the CUTEST DIY! I love the studs and pins on that vest!

    xo Ashley

    Reply

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