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.
9 comments:
ooh.. i loved the balmain military jackets. your diy version looks great!
it looks awesome! take a picture of it on a human. i want to see how it fits.
Thanks guys! Ok, I will try to take a pic with it on. ;o)
This is CHIC!! I can't wait to see it on you. The detailing is gorgeous too.
And 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
i too want to see it on you. good job!
aww *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.
Not too shabby at all!
thats 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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