Who can afford this fancy $12,000 Balmain military style jacket? I can't and I would never spend that much on a piece of clothing. Shit, that is almost 80% of what I owe on my car and imagine all the cool trips you could take with 12 grand. So when I saw this cool old jacket at the thrift store I decided to transform it. It's not THAT similar but it will do. It will most likely be put on E-bay-someday.
Before
I cut the bottoms off. I should have been a bit more professional while cutting. I didn't even mark it so it's not exactly perfect.
I folded the other half over so I could cut the other side the same...
Then I trimmed the lining so it doesn't hang out and I sewed the sides up to take it in a bit. I also sewed the sleeves up each side to tighten them up and trimmed off the excess fabric.
VOILA! The finished product. Not too shabby for an amateur.
it looks awesome! take a picture of it on a human. i want to see how it fits.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys! Ok, I will try to take a pic with it on. ;o)
ReplyDeleteThis is CHIC!! I can't wait to see it on you. The detailing is gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteAnd even if I had millions to throw away, I would find much better uses to spend $12K than on a silly jacket.
Damn girl!! that is one fantastic DIY!! great job! xx
ReplyDeletei too want to see it on you. good job!
ReplyDeleteaww *gawsh* guys.. thanks so much. I tried it on again last night the sleeves are a tad too big still but I'll try to take a pic.
ReplyDeleteNot too shabby at all!
ReplyDeletethats pretty cool - am also DIY-ing myself up a Balmain (who can afford £4000?) and its so inspiring to find so many other girls doing the same!
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