Thrift flip: Turn an oversized blazer into a chic vest dress
Looking for a fresh way to repurpose that oversized blazer you thrifted or found at the back of your closet? This easy upcycling project from Sewing Therapy 's Sara SJ Kim might be what you're after.
In this episode of her CBC Life series Sewing School, Sara provides step-by-step instructions for turning an old jacket into a chic vest dress that you can wear as a layering piece for spring. She demonstrates how to remove sleeves and shoulder pads, add bias binding, adjust the waistline and more.
Watch the video for Sara's tutorial, then scroll down to get the full list of materials needed for this project.
Here's what you'll need:
An oversized blazer
A large shirt or blouse
Pins or clips
Ruler
Scissors
Snips
Sewing machine
Thread, in colour of your choice
Produced in collaboration with CBC Creator Network.
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