altered denim – a jean jacket to boho vest refashion DIY

After seeing all of the funky denim vests appearing lately, the refashionista-fairy whacked me over the head with her magic thimble, inspiration struck, I dove into my stash and created this bit of grooviness:

altered denim - a jean jacket to boho vest refashion DIY

have dig through your hoard & create one of your own in minutes:

altered denim - a jean jacket to boho vest refashion DIY

Snag a dowdy denim jacket.

altered denim - a jean jacket to boho vest refashion DIY

ugh – pleated AND puffed sleeves!

altered denim - a jean jacket to boho vest refashion DIY

Flip it inside out & chop off those sleeves.

altered denim - a jean jacket to boho vest refashion DIY

Grab some vintage lace.

altered denim - a jean jacket to boho vest refashion DIY

Stitch it around the outside of the sleeve openings.

altered denim - a jean jacket to boho vest refashion DIY

Add bit of weirdness to the back for fun.

altered denim - a jean jacket to boho vest refashion DIY

Combine the last remaining bit of lace with a safety pin, ribbon, needle & thread

altered denim - a jean jacket to boho vest refashion DIY

to create a sweet brooch

altered denim - a jean jacket to boho vest refashion DIY

Pin it to your lapel & enjoy the compliments that’ll roll in!

But what to do with the chopped sleeves?

altered denim - a jean jacket to boho vest refashion DIY

Create some adorable kidlet jeans!

altered denim - a jean jacket to boho vest refashion DIY

Grooviness!

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