College/Letterman jacket
[DIY for COUCH magazine]
Did the college jackets lose their hype? Don’t think so. I think there is always a place for a cool college jacket in every season. The greatest thing about the sporty piece is that it’s so versatile. In Fashion industry there are no rules about the color or form. Leather, spikes, lace… Everything is possible. Btw the first Letterman jackets were created for the best Harvard University players in 1865.
So today I am sharing with you a great DIY project I’ve originally created for the German fashion magazine COUCH. Follow this this step by step tutorial and turn your simple blouson into a very cool Letterman jacket.
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| The issue 12/13-1/14 of the German lifestyle magazine COUCH with my DIY College jacket |
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| You will need: simple blouson, 2 small zippers for pockets, 1 jacket zipper, matching threads and needle, appliqué, cotton fabric for the pockets, pencil, pins, scissors, ruler and of course your sewing machine… |
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| First mark the center front (CF) and the opening of the slash pockets as shown on the picture |
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| Cut along the pencil marks |
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| The ends of the pockets should have a Y-cut |
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| Now secure all seams with zigzag stitch |
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Now attach your appliqué with the iron or sewing machine (depends on the type of your appliqué). You can create your own appliqué design by combining letters with figures. Usually the Lettermans have their appliqués on the right chest but you can put yours where every you think looks the best
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| Pin the jacket zipper to the center front and sew along it with the zigzag stitch |
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Now attach the zipper to the slash pocket with the pins. Take your time. To make a slash pocket requirers some sewing skills. If you a newbie to the DIY world I would suggest you skip this part. If your want to learn how to make one HERE is a great site for tutorials.
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| Sew on the zipper with the zigzag stitch |
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Cut 2 half moons out of the cotton fabric. The pocket lining should be able to cover the opening. After your secured the lining with the pins sew along the edges with the regular stitch. Basically the lining will be attached to the garment. That means the seam will be visible on the other side. So try to make a pretty stitch 🙂
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Blouson: H&M/DIY
Skirt: H&M
Bow tie: DIY
Photo by David
Thanks for reading,
Xenia Kuhn
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4 Comments
Anonymous
19. March 2014 at 12:54 AMWow ,Awesome
Anonymous
13. June 2014 at 1:22 PMAwesome work! But I also love your bag. What's the label?
NiaKunn
13. June 2014 at 8:18 PMTo be honest no label at all. I bought the bag for $10 in a little store in fashion district in nyc.
Cathi
4. October 2017 at 5:41 PMSuch a great starting point! I love the quilting on the original shirt and the addition of the red zippers and patch are on point!!