DIY Denim Sherpa Jacket 🐑💕 | WITHWENDY

[@taylormoon_]

This is perfect! I've been debating whether or not to buy a sherpa jacket but didn't want to since I already have so many denim jackets, so I will definitely be giving this a try!

[@withwendy]

Yay that sounds perfect!!

[@k.h7180]

Jenn Lee I literally made one years back and I didn’t have a denim jacket back then, but after searching and scouting for one, the entire diy project cost me $20. $15 for the jacket and $5 for the fabric. So your project would certainly cost less

[@withwendy]

Been teasing this on Instagram for too long, let it be uploaded! Since the last two vids were faux fur I think I need to take a little break from the fuzzy fabric section :) let me know what you want next!

[@AmberRBowes]

withwendy I'd love to see casual day-dress tutorials!

[@pearlgarden4808]

Have you tried making leggings? I'd love to see that!

[@theinsider1505]

withwendy I would love a full length pants tutorial!

[@aminoki414]

Messenger bag possibly?

[@emmaashby8278]

withwendy summer dresses

[@howdoyouwhisk]

would be cool to try to make a sherpa lining vest that's removable, too. i'm a denim jacket junkie and have some really cool hand embroidered ones that i miss in the winter, but wouldn't want to permanently move into my cold weather wardrobe either. maybe it can be buttoned in or something, so the buttons can be cut off once the vest isn't needed.

[@withwendy]

Buttoned in lining is totally a thing, you would simply make a sherpa vest and have snaps to connect it to the inside of the denim jacket. The major changes this would mean would that your denim jacket would now have small snaps on the inside (if placed strategically, shouldn't be noticeable from the outside), as well you likely wont be able to wrap the sherpa trim over the collar edge.

[@elinharry8389]

If you want it to be easy to remove you can sew it on by hand with long stitches. I did this myself, and it looked the same but was easier to remove :) only thing is that it takes a bit more time.

[@kyrar.749]

Maybe the denim colar could be slipped into like a Sherpa colar... Kind of like a pillow case. Anybody understands what I mean??

[@brittg2188]

Yessss oh my goodness I had the same idea today which is why I looked up this tutorial to see if it was a thing!! I was thinking of using the snap buttons (the small metal ones) but was worried that the sherpa/polar fleece would fray?

[@wasimakram7486]

I was thinking the same

[@mcockerham2003]

This video was very helpful. I wanted to line a denim jacket for my niece, but with fleece quilted to canvas for a sturdy lining. I also substituted some faux wolf fur for the collar. The project was a fantastic success. Everything fit perfectly and stitched up well. Thanks for the inspiration and easy to follow instructions.

[@Kylie.drew7]

I’m always so jealous when people are able to find GOOD oversized denim jackets at the thrift store 😑

[@withwendy]

Honestly I was nervous when I went too, but be patient and you never know!

[@ahodgepodgeofaudgepaudge]

Now that Marie Kondo’s tidying up is a thing, they’re probably EVERYWHERE!

[@anniemariekennedy2505]

I got one from my grandmas closet 😂😂

[@detroitboy202]

Inner city thrifts tend to have more oversized clothes

[@ihateyouall7026]

Study your nearby thrift stores, figure out when the trucks come in or what days the most clothes come in and try to go that day and the day after depending on when they shelf. Then you will have so many more options because obviously everyone wants the good stuff.

[@anetanet99]

Love your sewing projects!! And also appreciate the information we get about the materials... it's always interesting to know something new and work with it.

[@withwendy]

This vid was when I finally learned the difference between sherpa and shearling, so I'm grateful to learn along the way too!

[@marcydoyle9279]

Not only did I find this tutorial incredibly helpful, you are also entertaining to watch and a pleasure to listen to.

[@sardeenz]

Love this! I will definitely be thrifting a jacket and recreating this for the fall! Wendy ~ it would be super useful if you included (even if approximate) how much fabric you purchased & used on each project to use as a guideline when recreating the pieces.

[@ToThe9s]

SOO GOOD 💕💕

[@withwendy]

Thank you!! Sending you both lots of love!! I've been obsessing over your latest vids

[@YehoodToob]

I bought my daughter a sherpa denim just before Christmas...I wish I had seen this before then! Thanks Wendy, I love your work.

[@skylerhall1537]

You probably could have rubbed down the tacky backing with some talcum (baby) powder. It's really good at getting tackiness off glued surfaces. I used it to remove the sticky feeling on some pre-glued stretchy rayon and it helped soften and un-sticky-fy it

[@madebysyreal6151]

All I can say is YES Wendy!!! Amazing and informative as always. If it’s fine, could I request a Q&A video sometime this year? Especially for those who have the same passionate creativity as you?

[@withwendy]

Yeah we can do one soon!

[@MyTaylordCloset]

Didn't know faux shearling had a name. Great DIY I always love your tutorials. I'm going to be on the look out for a denim jacket next time I go thrifting.

[@juliaisabel_13]

i wish I knew how to sew... this is beautiful and the perfect jacket for the colder fall days!

[@mialago3764]

Just finished my jacket!! I used my moms old denim jacket and some scrap Sherpa we had laying around. Thank you Wendy!!

[@yadiraramirez3387]

The finished product jacket looks really cute! ✨

[@withwendy]

thank you!!

[@lear8991]

This is as a gift from you Wendy🎁I was looking for a sherpa denim jacket in thrift stores for weeks now and no luck! I'll definitely give this a try

[@missmarylee3]

Wendy, I'm wondering if using a walking a foot would be easier to sew all that fabric together? Love watching your videos by the way, they are so creative and fun to watch.

[@TheUncomfyCouch]

I literally just bought a jacket just like this yesterday at the thrift!!!! It is slightly longer though. It is lined with fleece but looks like fur!

[@Mykasan]

really pretty. i love this kind of jacket, it's cozy.

[@withwendy]

Me too! It's such a nice hug

[@reaganneviska9937]

I think this may be my new favorite episode!

[@withwendy]

Wow thank you that means so much!

[@reecebuttercup]

Wow how cute abd you make it look so easy. Your are a joy to watch. Keep those videos coming please

[@sabinemolloy6510]

So glad you’ve uploaded this! I love this style of jacket

[@withwendy]

Thank you!! I've been excited about this project for quite some time!

[@DouglasTheMagicBean]

I'm loving it ive been searching for an oversized Sherpa jacket, for sure will make.

[@jackiekim6079]

You're such a great teacher♥ Love from NZ🇳🇿

[@withwendy]

Wow thank you, love from Canada! Wish we were closer!

[@scoutmass]

Love this- great job- looks super warm- you made that sewing acceptable.

[@Bob.builter]

Sherpa are people from Nepal who are brave and strong People living in Himalayas. Glad to see the type of fabric they wear is given the name Sherpa

[@andreagarcia9407]

lil tip: if when you remove the backing you notice some stickyness on the fabric, dust on some baby powder or cornstarch on it, it will reduce the stickyness a lot and maybe make things easier to sew!!

[@jamedraa8472]

Wendy, girl you are an awesome life saver. A coat was not in my budget.

[@mimiawtf94]

I was just thinking of doing this to my thrifted denim jacket and I couldn't figure out how! Perfect timing!

[@WhitneyBaldwin]

You are so awesome! Always clear and concise in your tutorials! Definitely something to learn from. 💖💖💖

[@kgmaster9421]

this tutorial was really helpful for puting Sherpa in the collar for all kinds of jackets . im working on officer joe's jacket from my favorite sci-fi film, blade runner 2049. im a costume disigner my self and a film maker and i just could not help my self after seening the film it was fun making it , all i had to do was to put Sherpa on the sides of the collar , thank you soo much.

[@AnaClarePlus]

this jacket looks amazing 💓

[@withwendy]

I'm so happy!! Thank you!

[@ferson8734]

AnaClare annnna!

[@ysabellel2298]

I love this! how much sherpa did you end up using in total?

[@honeyb2014]

So glad I found your channel. Its helping me out a lot with sewing.

[@aminoki414]

VIDEO SUGGESTION! Could you possibly show us how to sew a messenger bag? Love your videos! ❤

[@marieverhavert8785]

Is there a way to connect the 'sherpa' to the jacket with just a button system or anything? Or would that be difficult? I love you & you're vids so much! Groetjes from Belgium xoxo

[@iLoveLeatherNYC]

This is soooo cute! What a great idea You ROCK!

[@notkorra352]

I've been wanting to do something like this but was so afraid to do it, you make it look so much less intimidating I might just try this out 😀

[@TheThyckVixen]

Gotta love a good stitch I the ditch. Jacket looks great

[@ahodgepodgeofaudgepaudge]

So cute!!! Could you make another one showing how to do it with sleeves?? I have extreme ocd about things like this where I would freak out if I wore a Sherpa jacket that only had Sherpa in the torso area! 😂

[@natasharose]

Yes I’ve been waiting for this video!! 😍

[@VintageBohemian]

sprinkle baby powder on the sticky side and run through the dryer when completed to remove the leftover powder residue.

[@hakudoushinumbernine]

Getting 90s vibes i like this jacket

[@van.blueishna]

I was going to buy one that is too expensive for me, but this is much better. Thank you ♥♥♥♥

[@Gabby-vl7gg]

this is amazing. i wish i knew how to sew now. im going to learn just because of this video.

[@michellechilton3141]

This is what Ive been searching for to make a bomber jacket. Thank you!!!

[@AyakoSapphirePhoenix]

Wendy youre my favorite and i love this!!! This is SO cute and easy enough to do and we all got those surplus of jean jackets to work with haha. I love how this is upcycling too as a sewing newbie lol. Thank you sm wendy much love 💕💕

[@elizabethevanskiikka2184]

I love your account! Now I’m thinking if I can make a Sherpa black jean jacket for my husband for his birthday 😍😍😍 keep making amazing stuff please ⚡️👍🏼

[@Gleamiarts]

So fluffy! It looks great

[@marvbeen]

I love this! But it would be fun if we could create everything from scratch (a.k.a. the Denim jacket). Your fan from the Philippines 💕

[@Andrew-yh4sc]

Hey Wendy! Another awesome build! I've been sewing for a few years now but I'm looking to start learning more. Just wondering how/where you learnt to sew? How long have you been sewing for? Thank you!

[@willreddy896]

This video was a great help, going to do the same but with an old military shirt which I use as a jacket

[@SharonYaaDigg]

This is what I need!! Love you Wendy!

[@showtell]

You are so talented Wendy. Love this so much! I’m gonna attempt it this weekend!

[@withwendy]

Please show me when you do!!

[@undermylimit]

Hey Wendy! I was wondering if you could do a tutorial on how you would attach sherpa to the sleeves of a jacket? I always get so frustrated when I find jackets with no arm linings! My arms need a lil love too 😋

[@Becczor]

Wow Wendy, super cool! I have two questions: 1. Do you use a special needle in the sewing machine when sewing this thick? 2. How would you wash this jacket? By hand only?

[@mrchapel6287]

Nice project, Wendy. It is possible to make 2 interior pockets, between the denim and the fake fur, using front pockets as guides for the stitching?

[@NicoleHough2]

So cute!!! Love that touch on it

[@undrambatdorj5168]

Thanks for the great video! I am wondering how your sewing machine is handling the thick demin and sherpa fabric. Mine always gets stuck after several steaches. Is your sewing machine heavy duty?

[@TheFashionWHT]

Omg I did the same thing for my sister's jacket for Christmas. I guess I didn't use sherpa fabric (thought it was...it was a much lighter and softer faux fur fabric that resembles sherpa). Anywho I was so happy about how it turned out. I was actually inspired by your teddy coat from last year lol

[@amiramyers5245]

I love your videos so much! Could you please do another bag tutorial? like a designer fanny pack?

[@broknsword23]

Are you kidding me?! Thanks so much! I want to try it myself! Keep up the good work! XO

[@ratnaadnan8599]

As always.. Brilliant Wendy!

[@Apnoym0s]

I really wanna do this but also make it detachable! Any ideas on how to attach it without anything showing? Will 3 Buttons on each front side will be enough ? 🤔

[@kilipaki87oritahiti]

Could you make a video on how to make a dropped shoulder oversize checked overcoat?

[@marisadaniela6]

Love your videos! Sewing videos and also your bullet journal videos. Thank youuuu!

[@withwendy]

Thank you!

[@marisadaniela6]

withwendy wow, I have mega anxiety over posting comments and I usually write it out a few times and delete. I FORCED myself to post it even if it sounded dumb because I'm trying not to give in to my anxiety so much in 2018. Your reply makes me feel so happy!

[@y4miko]

I am going thrift shopping tomorrow so I'll look for a denim jacket because this is a good diy! I already have 2 denim jackets so I didn't want to buy one like that since it is expensive and similar to the ones I have but this diy makes it cheap to do so I'll try!

[@withwendy]

Hope you find what you're looking for! :)

[@justbeingTheo]

Hi Wendy where did u buy the Sherpa fabric?

[@Jessicathi]

OMG YESSSS I love Sherpa jackets!!

[@taylerbrossett1515]

YAAAAAAAAY FINALLY A NEW VIDEO!

[@withwendy]

At last!!

[@ht1ps555]

I’m so gonna try this. Along with the teddy bear coat.

[@matheoperry9466]

this is so cool ! i discovered you like ... 20 minutes ago and im already in love with your work x)

[@withwendy]

I'm so glad you like it! Welcome!! 💖

[@hiatusabsent]

Omg yes! I love this! Thank you sooooo much! Also thanks for inspiring me every time!! :D Also please take care of yourself, drink water and lots lots of love!

[@withwendy]

I was wondering who would notice my scratchier-than-usual voice 😂

[@kswag21]

Hey Wendy! I love your DIY videos! You are amazing at what you do. I was wondering can you give some advice or helping words with a DIY project I’m working on... Thanks in advance!

[@digitalmud69]

Yesss I just got Sherpa fabric and was looking for a good tutorial

[@withwendy]

so happy! It made the jacket so cozy you will not regret it!

[@naveenakoti3813]

Hii Wendy can you show how to stitch maternity clothes like baggy tops or frills

[@Mrsrafita2129]

So cute !!!!😍😍

[@yourustyrebel]

Wendy.. you're great! Your DIY hoodie video inspired me to make my own.. & the experience of doing so empowered me. I'm a novice so, it took a while.. broke two needles.. but the end product really looks & feels great. So thank you for your contributions. This vid is literally something I've been wanting to do with my denim jacket for ages.. but with a fur that can be detached. Any tips?

[@PStoner]

🔥🔥 woah that’s looks good

[@Lorenzo-hu7fh]

Definitely going to try this! Maybe with a walking foot though 😂😂

[@alessandramillsful]

Wendy number one!!!🚀🚀🚀

[@zant9892]

F I N A L Y Y Y Y Y 😭😭😭😭 God bless you Wendy

[@tanyaw5264]

LOVE LOVE LOVE! I want to make a bridal robe for my friend. Can you do a tutorial on it please. Thanks a million!!

[@zacharycunningham7525]

Awesome video. Totally going to try this! Thanks!

[@Bebe-de6hk]

Do you draw out sketches of your clothes before you make them?I’m learning to see and hopefully make some clothes for myself. But I can’t draw that well but I feel like I won’t need to since I know what I want to make. Would it be worth it to learn how to sketch as well?

[@withwendy]

I do sketch! You really don’t need to learn too much though because there are sketchbooks that already have forms for you to draw on top of. I’ve mentioned Fashionary products a few times on my channel, they’re really worth looking into!

[@monstersstolemysoul]

looks awesome! 💕

[@bluetectic]

Do you have any recommendations on what to do with jackets that have pockets on the inside?

[@billyidolrockstar522]

That's a great outfit That's my style that's a beautiful pants beautiful t-shirt and beautiful jacket

[@sanchezlorenaa]

What is the model of your sewing machine?! I normally use an industrial sewing machine at school but looking to get one for home :) Open to recommendations 🤗

[@intergalacticdreamer]

its so cute! you give me so much inspiration

[@withwendy]

Thank you!

[@LindaUrsin]

I have a denim sherpa jacket from the early 90's in the attick :D It never fir me right so that's why I haven't used it much

[@cecilelebleu5984]

I would have added the faux fur also in the pockets to have a warm place to put the hands in :3

[@kitkatglass]

Was there an added seam allowance in the arm holes? I'm working on this now, I'm excited, but didn't see how the edges of the arm holes were finished or left raw on the inside. I cut my fabric with added seam allowance in the arm holes curves but I don't know if it's worth the bulk to hem or turn under. Should I leave them raw or will wear destroy it. Help! Thanks

[@crazyYTgal]

nIce! I never worn denim during the winter because it doesnt keep you warm, now it can

[@withwendy]

Seriously makes a huge difference!

[@crazyYTgal]

Omigosh you replied!! I love you wendyyy

[@kat_kouk]

This project is amazing! I have a bulky denim jacket that I don't use anymore so it may fit just right. If I wanted to do the sleeves too, should I measure them from the jacket and attach them separately since the shlouder is low like yours? Thanks :)

[@withwendy]

If you're doing the sleeves then just sew the sherpa sleeve to the sherpa vest, and skip sewing it to the shoulder of the denim. Once you seal the end of the sleeves together it will all stay together anyway :)

[@karl3397A]

Do you think this would work the same if I wanted to use a flannel material instead of sherpa?

[@yvenne3134]

I wonder if there's a way to make the fur detachable so you can take it of in summer...

[@nivristyles703]

You are so talented.

[@areli1128]

Well done girl!!!!!!👍