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Up-cycled Denim Waistcoat…

I have had this dirty look denim waistcoat for years and years.

I picked it up cheap back in the day but never really got into the dirty denim style.

It got just got stored.

Thrown into Narnia after only being worn once a year (honestly if that) never to be worn again.

I keep sorting it out but hate chucking things away I’ve paid for and not had much wear.

Aww, a good excuse for a makeover!?!…


What I used-

  • 1 unloved jacket
  • 1 old lace doily (charity shop 50p)
  • Vintage lace and collars (gave to me by mum)
  • Red gingham ribbon ( hobby craft)  
  • Sewing machine

What I did-

  • Pin collars onto the jacket and sews then on.
  • Pin doily onto back in place then sew on.
  • Pin ribbons and lace onto the jacket and sew.
  • Simply eh?

I am loving this waistcoat now it has had a super-cool makeover.

I’m thinking red polka dot pencil skirt and plain cream blouse?

Happy Saturday everyone 🙂

What are your plans for the weekend?

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20 Comments

  1. Val S
    20 May 2014 / 01:56

    This is so cool! I'm going to start looking for doilies at the thrift shops!

    • Clairejustine oxox
      20 May 2014 / 12:58

      Whoo Val great, let me know if you do so I can stop by and see what you make 🙂

  2. Margarett Murphy
    19 May 2014 / 21:09

    Wow how good does that look …well done i am sure you will get lots of wear out of it now ! ! !

    • Clairejustine oxox
      20 May 2014 / 12:57

      Aww thanks, it looks loads better 🙂

  3. Debbie Stinedurf
    19 May 2014 / 01:14

    Completely adorable…love it!Debbie

    • Clairejustine oxox
      19 May 2014 / 15:21

      Thanks Debbie …

  4. Winnie
    18 May 2014 / 19:45

    This is so beautiful!!I have a similar waist-coat, that my Mom made me – and I love itYou're very creative Claire 🙂

    • Clairejustine oxox
      19 May 2014 / 15:21

      Aww thank you Winnie 🙂

  5. Elegance and Mommyhood
    18 May 2014 / 14:18

    Your denim vest is absolutely gorgeous and unique. Loving all the fun detail: the flower on the back & the ruffled hem, especially. WOW!! How talented you are!!

    • Clairejustine oxox
      19 May 2014 / 15:20

      Haha, thanks Ada, you are so kind 🙂

  6. Please may I?
    17 May 2014 / 19:49

    Very cute make over.X x

    • Clairejustine oxox
      19 May 2014 / 15:20

      Thanks 🙂

  7. Joanna Pabel
    17 May 2014 / 11:09

    Great idea!!

    • Clairejustine oxox
      19 May 2014 / 15:20

      Thanks Joanna 🙂

  8. Kezzie
    17 May 2014 / 09:02

    Really brilliant! It looks so pretty! I saw a pair of shorts in TK Maxx last week which were like this- denim with lace embellishments- they cost £20!x

    • Clairejustine oxox
      19 May 2014 / 15:19

      Thanks Kezzie, whoo I am looking for some new shorts, they sound nice 🙂

  9. amy mayen
    17 May 2014 / 05:14

    Love it!! What a cute crochet doily-I never find those!! Cute:)

    • Clairejustine oxox
      19 May 2014 / 15:19

      Thanks Amy, I have a few doily's, just deciding where to put my next ones …

  10. Imogen
    17 May 2014 / 00:16

    The detailing is so impressive and beautiful, it makes a big difference.

    • Clairejustine oxox
      19 May 2014 / 15:18

      Aww thanks for the comment 🙂