Wednesday, August 22, 2012

DIY- Embellished Cropped Coat

 Well, DIY Wednesday is back! While I was New York, I noticed a huge trend is embellishing pretty much everything from denim to leather with studs, bullets, diamonds, or sequins. So, I have been a busy girl embellishing a few items. One is this cropped blazer that I purchased at the thrift store. I wanted to add some pyramid studs and I thought they would look awesome on the collar and shoulder.

Cropped Trousers- Forever 21

 For this DIY, you will need to find a blazer or coat that could use some embellishment. Also, pyramids studs and they are sold at many craft stores. I purchased the kind that I could push threw material. They sell many kinds even iron ones. If you can not find them at your local craft store check out M&J Trimming.


Some examples of a few things I saw in the New York Zara Store to get this inspiration are:

Studded Denim Jacket



Jacket with Zips and Studded Lapel



Leather Jacket with Studs



 For the project:
Step 1: Start with the shoulder, then spread studs 1 inch apart. You will need to push them threw and then fold over to fasten.

 Step 2: Choose what part of the lapel you want to embellish. Make sure to start from the outside and go in. Make sure you have a pattern planned before you start and that the studs are seperated equally.


Step 3: Continue the pattern, until you get to the bottom of the lapel. Lastly, make sure you go back and checked that each stud has been fasten securely.


I think the jacket turned out smashingly. You should definitely give it a try! It can bring that old jacket to have some new life!

Have you purchased anything lately with embellishments?

11 comments:

  1. Awesome! I agree it turned out smashingly. This could be applied to so many dull duds. Thanks for sharing. :-)

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    1. Thank you, I have been working on several pieces. It is something you can do that is easy to make your pieces trendy without spending a lot of money.

      Carrie

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  2. Wow! Very cool look. You are so creative, Carrie!

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  3. Great job! I have been seeing this all over the place too. Do these come in different sizes? It seems pretty easy that you don't need a tool to push them through right? Heather

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    1. Heather, these do come in a variety of sizes and you can push them through.I have a tool, but it is only needed if the material is really thick. I have found it is easier for me to do it.

      Carrie

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  4. Wow really cool idea and DIY! The result is amazing!
    kisses chris

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  5. Please excuse me while I go read your entire blog from top to bottom, because I am seriously impressed by your style. That jacket looks INCREDIBLE, excellent job on that, and those pants look like they could have come from Jcrew! I am really happy I found you today through WIWW.

    <3 Daryl
    Roots, Wings & Other Things
    $100 Anthropologie Giveaway

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    1. Thanks so much Daryl and your comment is so sweet.

      Carrie

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  6. You're absolutely right! I've been seeing this around a ton. I'm actually not too into studs though!

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