[DIY] Make A Puffer Jacket From An Old Blanket | Thrifted Transformations

[@lesmercredis]

This is a great idea! Sustainable and has excellent results! However, for anyone who wants to try this and lives in a place with a lot of snow/sleet/rain, just make sure that the outer fabric ISN'T cotton. (Source: Me, a Canadian)

[@Wredniara]

And it should be longer 🙈 unless you like to have your kidneys stone cold.

[@callmegingersnap3809]

See withwendy’s vid on making a jacket from a sleeping bag !!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@jolienvsndijk]

@@Wredniara yeah I was definitely thinking that her lower back is going to be so cold with the cropped look 😅 it is cute tho so if you live somewhere with only moderate weather it's fine I guess

[@kaozouaxiong5800]

Agreed! Great thought! Great execution! ...sadly not really practical 😢

[@monicahoger]

Especially around the coast where it RAINS! I live in metro Vancouver, so waterproof is a MUST!

[@Whitney_Sews]

It turned out really cool! Great job on the finishings!

[@mylessilas5141]

I know I'm quite off topic but do anyone know a good website to watch newly released tv shows online ?

[@coramcvey270]

I forgot you live in Cali i was like that will NOT keep you warm haha. Love from midwestern 30 degree weather 🥶

[@CrownedLily]

My thoughts as a New Englander as well.. Its a nice 20°F here at the moment.

[@DeeDeeCatMom]

yeah, here in Ottawa (Canada) it was 0°F the other day. The usual for this time of year is 20°F.

[@etdicila8894]

I thought the same @Cora Nicole! This is a summer jacket to me! Weather only goes down to 20F but it's very humid and windy where I'm from so I would prefer the Canadian 0F

[@SparrowStockwell]

It’s so tidy and finished!

[@rachela-y4m]

I literally want to do every single one of your projects because you make it look SO EASY but the projects looks like they are worth $$$$$

[@azizicuddles9091]

I swear you read my mind. There have been so many times I was going to start a new sewing project and you post your tutorial on the same piece of clothing a day later. Anyways this came out SO well!

[@AnnaPineappleArt]

I'm shocked at how stylish it looks!! The trim added a lot to it :)

[@lestranged]

This would look cool with a contrasting color bias tape like black and make it a feature. Have the taped seams on the outside. My new hack is use socks as knitted cuffs on jackets. There are so many cool socks being made now and if you just cut off the foot section, the tube section (folded over) can become jacket cuffs.

[@xxx-il9dv]

Wow, great idea!

[@raraavis7782]

That's a great idea! Why did that never occur to me?

[@lestranged]

@@raraavis7782 You can use socks with logos like Nike and then have the logo on your jacket cuffs.

[@pbelle1971]

Wow turned out so nice!

[@chichidesigns]

I must make myself one

[@knucklescapricorn31]

Super cute!

[@aminawonder533]

Next time, trace the outline, see a running stitch on it, then cut and join the individual pieces

[@April-vc9rq]

Amazing tip!

[@user00616]

What do you mean? I’m a beginner sewer and don’t understand 😅

[@RosinaRosinaRosina]

@@user00616 i think they mean instead of cutting around the pattern pieces, trace the pattern pieces onto the blanket and then sew along the pattern lines. This way you can sew the pattern pieces closed before cutting the blanket open and letting all of the feathers out !! :-)

[@SoItzNewNew]

I'm so proud of your growth April, it's been an honor to watch you after all these years!!! 👏🏽💜

[@TnDR17]

So creativee 💕💕💕💕

[@bernadetteotesanya9193]

Gurllllll you knocked it out the ballpark with this one 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👌

[@hsg2422]

I love the color, a Carolina blue! It’s a Tar Heel jacket 😄💕

[@dsch2000]

Last year I made a huge coat out of a sleeping bag like with wendy and it is so much easier to handle when it's filled with Cotton Fleece/ batting than feathers. Also I only sewed the outside layer right sides together and did the entire inside/lining by hand with a mattress stitch so no seams were visible. It kinda still looks like Im wearing a sleeping bag though lol but sooo warm!

[@coreychatman6332]

It turned out very well. Thanks for sharing this sweetie.

[@CraftyNifty-u4s]

The jacket turned out absolutely beautiful! I love this April! You inspired me into sewing and made my own channel crafty nifty, a sewing channel! I am only 12, and thank you so much for inspiring me April!

[@My89Rhythm]

The jacket came out so well! But then again I shouldn’t be that surprised, you always do a great job.

[@cohill]

Very late to this sewing video but I must say you are the first one to sew a puffer jacket with a real down blanket instead of using polyester batting from JoAnns (yuck) I think you gave me the courage to do this myself. slightly different approach, will purchase a light weight down blanket maybe 2 king or queen. I will trace out the pattern pieces on the down blanket and zigzag the pattern pieces and then cut. Once I get them cut out without feathers/down going everywhere, then i will serge and finish the edges. I will use a waterproof nylon shell and quilt that to the blanket following the same stitch lines on the blanket making sure that they all line up. I will also use a think poly bating between the nylon shell and the blanket. I will also use a cupro lining for the jacket and put details inside pockets, elastic waist tunnel for tighening etc. and I hope I can draft a hood to go with the coat as well I will study what you did for that. Thank-you so much for this video and the inspiration to follow my dream of making a real down coat and not some poly bating piece of crap.

[@khill6197]

O M G!!! Feathers! 😆 Love the jacket!

[@saraviegas2141]

This was amazing!! You could save all the feathers and make a pillow!!

[@marioncourtard858]

I love it !! 🤩

[@anantahangmasubba102]

It's always fun watching you❤❤

[@spir013]

So cool!

[@lynniev]

Excellent idea!!! Turned out great!

[@BearBear2020]

Great job! You inspire me👍🏼🤗❄️

[@shivamlohiya2312]

U r soo talented

[@Esellajessica]

Soooo 😍 CUTE!!!!!!!!!

[@trinesandns4947]

Wow! It turned out fantastic!

[@galememeeof6688]

That is super cute. I bet the hardest part was cleaning up all those feathers.

[@indigenousqueen8182]

Amazing

[@SeetalMD]

its ok beautiful. its summer here in Australia but I am attempting this now for sure! and the colour is just wow. you could literally wear that colour with so many other outfits for sure. its a neutral tone and just so pastelly wonderful. thanks for sharing this tutorial. also I love how you added elastic instead of ribbed jersey to get the jacket to gather unlike most bomber jackets. very good idea indeed.

[@ashleydzepeda]

You never seize to amaze 😍

[@khyelljones]

NICE!! I have seen recycled blankets before - this is the best!!

[@MarissaFloro]

reminds me of WithWendy's sleeping bag into jacket video

[@cheypam]

Do you have the link for that one please?

[@MarissaFloro]

@@cheypam kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3ucenyFhcqDo5Y here you go!

[@maribeld84]

LOL! I had a similar experience with the feather mess. I teach drama and was making the regal cape for the lion in The Wizarsd of Oz. I loved the moment where they pull up what you think is a patch of garden and it's a floral cape. I actually bought a green fleece blanket for the grassy effect and as I cut it, I was creating tons of fuzzies and soon the entire bedspread where I was cutting was green! I had to go over the whole thing with packing tape, like a lint brush

[@tiaaaliya80]

You make it look so easy! I bet you have tons of fun reusing things! I like thrifting, so many things out here! Lol you are so inspiring, I need to try more things with my machine, maybe one day I'll be half as good as you!😂😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂

[@SusmaGurung]

I love to TRANSFORM thrifted items! Live your creativity 💃🏻

[@karenstimson2683]

The jacket is adorable--love the color and style! Great work!!!

[@ankadoese8514]

Just finishing a jacket out of an old sleeping bag. You inspired me 🌻

[@miffy99]

Oh my goodness, the jacket is amazing! You are really talented 👍🏽

[@dosenpembimbing8505]

Wow incredible, that was amazing idea i love it

[@xxx-il9dv]

Of course you have the most perfect Xmas tree! Cute jacket. I could see doing the same thing using a patchwork quilt or throw so it doesn't have the feathers. Great job!

[@asiaclayed]

This is the cutest shape and color!

[@marianacardoso2655]

It looks so cute!!! An amazing transformation with recycled fabrics.

[@antn8387]

girl got skills! the fit is perf.

[@mmmilie]

I can't believe. you are so talented!!!!! I'm very impressed

[@adelinelamb8823]

For future feather related projects, could you sew along your pattern pieces, and then 1/4-1/2” away, and cut between the two lines?

[@IzzyisDizzyandFizzy]

I am so happy about all that bias tape!!!

[@zheahra]

Love your blanket coat. It looks great inside and out with the double pockets.

[@khushbumerchant8550]

April. You are a sewing transformation goddess.

[@FSNJPS]

So professional! Love the attention to detail!!

[@diywithalo7375]

I love your Christmas tree!! What a cool idea! You are so good at explaining why and how you do things. It really makes it easy for a beginner like me to follow 😋

[@cindyxiong3742]

Amazing! Thanks for supporting @loveyourmelon!

[@mowattlavern62]

I love turning blankets into jackets and coats. Thank you. Happy holidays

[@StacyWolfOMFG]

This result is amazing 🤩 I'm adding this to my list of projects.

[@natashawells3153]

I love this. I would have never thought of this. I have plans to do one now

[@DeeDeeCatMom]

take care as it won't be waterproof if it's made of cotton.

[@Nan-59]

This is crazy awesome!! I can't imagine being able to sew 🪡 🧵 such an amazing jacket!!

[@sherrybiggar1929]

Love this project! Excellent job April. You ought to be proud girl 👍👏

[@IndependentIncomeIdeas]

That is so cute! This video inspires me to go to goodwill and get a blanket and make some jackets for the homeless people for the winter 🤔😇

[@MLLL1234]

Love the color and transformation too!!!!

[@MeredithMynroseUniversalHealer]

The finished jacket is adorable!!!

[@sobreira-martyndesign3317]

WOW! that is amazing APRIL!

[@sarahmonster4936]

Thank you for sharing your creations!

[@Wolfmaedchen]

Im shook how well the seams turned out, I expected them to be really bulky and wobbly

[@AdventureswithRach]

This is so amazing !!! Turned out so good. Might be one of my favourite transformations!!

[@lorraineaylward8167]

I don't sew. I watch your videos. You are amazing

[@rubymimosa]

That came out surprisingly well! Gosh that looks fantastic!

[@BUDan1995]

it turned out so cute! i bet this could also be done from an old sleeping bag!

[@foreverkenzie2397]

So funny you made this video as I was thinking of hitting up the thrift store one day to make some coats for people.

[@mermaidsavannah125]

You did that girl great job

[@September7bride]

You did an amazing job! I love that your insides are such a clean finish.

[@katherine7444]

Lol at all the feathers floating off during the reveal!

[@ChriselleLopez]

"not sure if this was the smartest idea but it's too late to turn back now" we're glad you didn't turn back! the jacket looked good and comfy 😍

[@flowergirlpower1991]

I guess one can take anything and make cloths :-) Well done now you're the only one in the world with a jacket like that.

[@TachiMakoto]

This is really cool! Not much of a diy for us people without a serger... but it's still really awesome to see what you can accomplish, April! Thanks for sharing :)

[@sunshinesmiles5386]

Just replace serged seams with a zigzag stitch, and you're golden!

[@TachiMakoto]

@@sunshinesmiles5386 ooo thank you for the tip! this seems more doable for me now

[@bethwaechter8927]

You look like a happy blue marshmallow in it!! It looks great

[@laebighouse7660]

wow i have to apologise cause at first I thought this would be a great mess with all the fluffy feather but no i was very wrong, you nailed it amazingly. good job. this made me want to try

[@azhaneetblackwell9447]

April! I miss binging your videos. I haven't sewn in forever😭

[@ShaYa21]

I have just one word : GOOOORGEOUUUUUUS !!!

[@TheFashionWHT]

Omg I freaking LOVE THIS!!! Ugh I’ve been trying to stay away from the thrift store and now you’re going to make me go back 🤣🤣🤣

[@christinej2358]

This is such a cool transformation! I love how you recycle fabric, just so cool! Talented beyond words!

[@danzorena1]

This is amazing! I just started my seeing journey and you're such an inspiration! I want to be this good one day. Thank you!

[@anne-marie896]

I'm always amazed at your skill and vision. Wow! I'm inspired. Thank you.

[@celegleeson1767]

I could see a lovely fancy edging on the good. Fake fur or something fun.

[@plainsimple119]

You’re really good April! 👍🏻

[@sophiefarnan636]

So cool! One of my favourite thrifted transformations! Wanna try it myself now!

[@piatarihibeatricekoopu9654]

Omg so cute, you are so super clever. Thank you for sharing xx

[@anniedavis8505]

Very impressive with great results.

[@paulabogarin2302]

Hi, April. I've been watching you for a few months now. You really are incredible! Your projects are super dope. I wanna use your idea and make pants or onesies for my kids cuz they kick their blankets off during night. We don't have a long winter in Paraguay but there are some cold days scattered along and this would solve this problem. Keep the great work!

[@ngiemaz24]

Is there anything you can't make!! Its awesome

[@Ellaodi]

I bought a blanket to do this withbut wasnt sure how to proceed, coolirpa saves the day

[@princesst2d2]

I love your attitude hun...beautiful done..I love it..🥰🤗🤗

[@swiinka]

I watched with my jaw dropped. You're incredible, April. Good job!

[@katnip266]

That looks so comfy cozy ☕❄️🕯️☺️

[@Dina2866]

Wowwww!!!! This is super cool!!!! I gotta try this!!!

[@wardamohsin6337]

That project was challenging AF but did such a great job n it turned out awesome.

[@rebaladyw6314]

Wow, love this! It’s adorable on you!