DIY Free People Army Jacket UPCYCLE (Barbie Pink Lace Sleeves!)

[@bonnieballew7762]

A crazy idea I got from reading comments. Put the sleeves in with Velcro that way you could change out your sleeves for different ones.

[@CH-ls1ts]

Like the old zip off sleeves that turned the jacket into a vest

[@OrlysChannel]

omg how fun!

[@krickette5569]

Super cute. I'm "seeing" it with plaid sleeves, maybe distressed or bleached plaid. Thanks for the inspo.

[@OrlysChannel]

omg yessss

[@lindakriegel5552]

Love your channel. Reminds me of me when I was young. I was 92 lbs and nothing fit me. I had very little money. My gramma taught me to sew and before long I made all my clothes. If someone asked if I made it, I never wore it again! I didn’t want people to know I had to make my own clothes. But learned so many cool things and developed great skills. I’m 70 now and still sew a lot of my own clothes and home decor! A shame many don’t know how to sew today, don’t you think??

[@lorigleason9016]

My creative mind gets me to changing out the sleeves but not cropping it or fading the sleeves. Those extra steps made ALL the difference!!! You have such a gift♥️

[@OrlysChannel]

oh man, thank you so much!

[@bonnieballew7762]

Your comment got me to thinking that if you put the sleeves in with Velcro then you could change them.

[@gailfelker5005]

I have my dad's 60 year old army jacket and have kept it for just such an inspiration as this. Really beautiful!

[@OrlysChannel]

oh how special!!!!

[@cherrib]

I love this channel. While I may not like the particular thing you are doing, it gives me ideas to make my wardrobe uniquely mine. Thank you!!! ❤️

[@OrlysChannel]

thats the whole point! I'm so glad to hear that

[@KatherineInToronto]

I am always amazed at how finished your final DIY projects look! The lil tips about how to leave the shoulder seam intact make all the difference!

[@OrlysChannel]

Thank you! Yea it's those tiny little things that not only drive it home, but make the project way easier too!

[@sandrarekker585]

pretty piece. loving the colour combo and juxtaposition of masculine army/feminine lace. adding the jacket cuff might look cool. FYI: Oxi-Clean stain remover powder in a pot of boiling water is a great way to remove stains and yellowing out of antique linen.

[@OrlysChannel]

oooh thanks for the tip!

[@dianetaylor1366]

Thank you I crochet so much and want to attach them to various clothing. My thing was being afraid to cut them. You inspire me to not be afraid but to just go forward and move on. Thank you for being amazing.

[@OrlysChannel]

yes just go for it!!! so much better to actually enjoy and wear the beautiful things you've made then have them sitting in a pile! you got this!

[@debbiehopkins2245]

Oh Lordy, I hope you never decide to stop doing DIY....I always watch and love everything you create! you are great!

[@OrlysChannel]

oh thank you so much!

[@miamoberg827]

I remember a trip to Paris in 2002 when I saw this combo of army green and rose pink for the first time (for me). It was an eye-opener to me. It was fun to see it pop up later on in everyday fashion. Like the French were decades before everyone else.

[@gerb3664]

Oh my! Why am I doing here? Feeding my curiosity of course!!! I am 77 years young. I was born before my dad got home from WWII. Yup, a cute 1 month old. I have his army jacket hanging in my closet. Maybe I should embellish and wear!? I have done crazy things with denim jackets. Ok. Thinking. I really like your videos. The best!!!!

[@jensta1000]

I didn't think I would love this but I do! The ombre was a nice touch. I might try adding the sleve cuffs back on as well.

[@OrlysChannel]

my jacket didn't really have cuffs, it was just folded and hemmed, but I love this idea if yours has cuffs!!

[@allisonbellefontaine9561]

I'm obsessed! Love Love Love it and now I'm going to be on the hunt for the perfect jacket. I already have the table cloth that my Grandmother crocheted about 60 years ago.

[@OrlysChannel]

no way!!! Oh man, your's will be even cooler!

[@hallegems5582]

YOU ATE THIS DIY WITH NO CRUMBS🥰🥰🥰

[@OrlysChannel]

hahaha

[@mowattlavern62]

I love it, it's been a long time since I've been on but I transition to ny since my mother passed away. This past July 3rd was a yearly. Great idea

[@doublesassy2]

Love this idea! I love the floral patch idea and thought it looked great! Just may have to go to my thrift store and see what they have. Smashed it out of the park as usual.

[@FashionWithShannonA]

I agree: exceedingly cool with the floral patches! :)

[@OrlysChannel]

hahha I was so torn!

[@FashionWithShannonA]

@@OrlysChannel This may be the start of of another great design idea.. LOL! :)

[@dianadivadiamond]

Love Itttt. The pink umbre finish give a notch higher. Beautiful and cropped .❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@mariannerady1137]

the mix of those materials and the colors makes such a statement! Very cool

[@OrlysChannel]

thanks!

[@amydigiulio6837]

Fabulous! I loved the patches that's more me, so I'll go that route for sure!

[@OrlysChannel]

love that!! please do it and show me so I can live THROUGh you. lol

[@lisahorowitz444]

You are incredibly talented and creative. I love how entertaining and informative each tutorial is and I have spent hours and hours watching your videos! It's time to try and make something! Wish me luck!

[@playinglifeoneasy9226]

This is great. I have thick arms and my denim jacket is tight in the arm only and I’d love to replace the sleeves with a silk Jacquard brocade.

[@margaridamarques5234]

Top channel, amazing ideas and magnificent queen 👸 ❤

[@OrlysChannel]

well this is the sweetest! thank you :)

[@cori0420]

Yet another garment added to my to-do pile! I have lots of stuff thrifted just nothing to use together lol

[@OrlysChannel]

haha love it!

[@lieslnew8247]

Love the ombré on the sleeves. Perfect!!

[@OrlysChannel]

Thank you! 😊

[@ihavesomethingtosay6945]

Love it! I would add a deep V of crocheted material on the back, either over the coat or a cut out.

[@bleudragon9]

Love the ombre fade of the sleeves! ❤

[@OrlysChannel]

me too, it totally made it - I think

[@mgcurio]

It's really gorgeous! It made rewatch your sequins sleeves jacket again. I love your videos so much!

[@OrlysChannel]

Aw that makes me so happy! thank you!

[@katlambert3649]

So darn cute! And Original! What a great talent you have. Missed you last week. 💕

[@OrlysChannel]

So sorry, at a family wedding and just couldn't get something shot in advance

[@katlambert3649]

@@OrlysChannel I understand. Life goes get in the way sometimes. Hope you had fun! ☘️

[@og6920]

That looks amazing, Orly! OMG!

[@lorieromano]

I missed you but gurl, you knocked this one out of the park!!! Thrift store, here I come❤

[@suem7172]

I think this is so cute! I also did not like the original. You completely reinvented it!

[@OrlysChannel]

thank you!

[@carolyng5235]

I really love this jacket, and that you took us through all the steps of your design process and stuck with it to create something amazing! So glad I recently found your channel, I've already been inspired to create several pieces that got rave reviews.

[@OrlysChannel]

aw thank you so much for this comment. Makes me so happy to read

[@stoneyblue603]

I'm always surprised and stunned what you can do out of a crochet blanket 😂👍👍👍

[@OrlysChannel]

haha Ive become obsessed

[@catalinabuitrago2891]

what an amazing tutorial! you always inspired me! thanks Orly

[@wendyschlegel5031]

The jacket is so cool! I love the ombre sleeves. It is an amazing creation.

[@OrlysChannel]

thank you!!

[@tinastout3424]

Great idea! I love the feminine tom-boy vibe!!!

[@OrlysChannel]

me toooo

[@listychick]

See you look amazing in everything, also all you make is gorgeous. Love the diys

[@babyneveranycorners1113]

Excellent! Your jacket turned out amazing ❤

[@ileanellperez4208]

I really want to try this one! I might hit my thrift shop today 😊 Thanks Orly!!!

[@colorsmith5569]

I love your videos and I literally tell my friends and family about style language.

[@evilbunnyzombie]

So cute! Such a big impact for low effort

[@MyTaylordCloset]

Using dye remover is also another great way to get an ombre affect.

[@andimyers659]

Great DYI...I look forward to Your DYI on Sunday... Question: Did You have DYI Last Sunday...I have been looking All Over for it? Thanks for Another Inspirational DYI...still looking for a Lace Tablecloth so I can Do Your DYI Skirt...I just will keep Looking Around... You Have an Fantastic Week...😃

[@OrlysChannel]

Im so sorry, I missed last week. We had a destination, family wedding and I wasn't able to get a DIY shot in advance

[@karingilfoy2104]

That came out absolutely amazing 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

sewing on the original cuffs (or making them out of the sleeves for several sets of cuffs) would pull it all together. Didn't like it cropped particularly, but that's personal taste. This would be a fabulous way of utilising the body of the jacket with interchangeable sleeves, using the cuffs to tie it all together.

[@OrlysChannel]

totally! This jacket doesn't really have cuffs but I do think that would be awesome on a jacket that does!

[@elainemariesews2683]

Your jacket came out super cute!

[@trishliston]

You are a talented designer. Love your stuff!!!

[@dtropepe]

Ombré sleeves ❤❤❤ TFS this fabulous idea! I love any idea with using thrift store tablecloth especially the crochet ones

[@OrlysChannel]

so many good options!

[@shalas.6322]

Fabulous look

[@heidicanton956]

That piece is genius!

[@angelsmith4467]

As always another great DIY💕💕💕💕

[@OrlysChannel]

thank you!

[@tammyvaughan2727]

I am obsessed with this!!

[@OrlysChannel]

thanks!!

[@quail259]

this is incredible...I need to do this...now!

[@windyacres1193]

You always have the coolest ideas!

[@robstrck8]

Wish I still had my army jacket from the 70”s. Cool idea 😊

[@OrlysChannel]

there are so many available at thrift, vintage and online stores. keep an eye out for one!

[@robertageo7338]

Wow. It turned out really cool 😊

[@loristromski1334]

You've inspired me in so many ways

[@OrlysChannel]

im so happy to hear that!

[@avaschleder3728]

So many ideas here AGAIN!!!

[@gillianbriscoe6447]

So cute thanks for another great idea

[@mm238-q1f]

Yes Orly!!!!!!!!!!! I love this❤. Thank you Thank you Thank you😁

[@OrlysChannel]

thanks for watching!

[@jilladoni]

Love it !!!! As always !!! Awesome

[@paulajeffries6256]

That is so amazing.l love ❤️ it. You’re so talented girl.😊

[@pinklaura1961]

One of my favs yet!!

[@OrlysChannel]

thanks!

[@daniellecannon1390]

Love love 💕 going thrifting tomorrow

[@marmeone]

I love it! So cute!! Have you done a video making straight leg jeans into bell bottoms? If so, please link. Ty.

[@OrlysChannel]

I've done a no-sew one! It's on my channel, if you just search Orly Shani Bell Bottoms, you'll find it!

[@marmeone]

@@OrlysChannel Thank you!

[@nancyvasquez3621]

Great job as always Orly! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MadAboutBrows]

First time in forever I'm not watching a vid the day it dropped?? What happened 😩 I love it obviously 🙌🏻

[@cynthiawhite333]

Amazing idea, you’re always on point Orly💕

[@OrlysChannel]

Thank you! 🤗

[@Kakes6817]

I LOVE this idea. You had a past videos on military upcycles. Could you share links to other videos. There was one I recently viewed that was a military shirt you cut off. You may gave altered the sleeves.

[@cassiegoodner2795]

Love it! I just did a cropped army jacket myself. How can I send you a pic?

[@grandrioentertainment7280]

Love love love it! Also love your shoes, do you mind giving the brand? Thanks!

[@MsSile]

Orly, how do you make the ombre effect in the sleeves? You sprayed something on them but I wasn't sure what that was. Thanks for the most original ideas on youtube!

[@ld3507]

LOVE this! AND such good tips...I'm gonna do it!! Thanks Orly!

[@bekind1325]

This is so cute! I'll definitely be doing this one!

[@lesliefoldy2767]

Check out Dries Van Noten fall 2023 -- gold foil on coats, etc. Very cool!

[@jeanettemccullough1573]

I love it and I’m going to use one of husbands old Air Force fatigue jackets to make one for myself. Did you use straight bleach or a bleach and water combination for the ombré effect?

[@MLLL1234]

Love the DIY!

[@Roxycharms]

I have a mustard color army style jacket. I hate the sleeves! They are too big and bulky. I am going to try this for a fall look! Thanks so much for the this video. That jacket just sits in my closet, it wont now thanks to you!

[@gorgeousgirl4822]

I love this and can't wait to try it out. **I would also love to know how to add sleeves to raglan shirts/dresses (not T-shirt or stretch fabric) I would like to put sleeves similar to what you've done into a sleeveless halter/raglan top or dress - because I hate my arms and need to cover them and prefer crocheted or Brioderie Anglaise fabric sleeves so they are cool to wear in the hot Australian summer... *and would love to know how to alter pants when you've got a flat bum..... I understand you don't have a flat bum but wondered if you have a Tips anyway (maybe you have a friend with a flatbottom LOL!).😅i really enjoy your videos thank you!!!

[@thatcraftylady9]

Super inspiring! You did it again! Such a fun look! Can’t wait to try this for an autumn/winter piece. Too hot here. Anyway, quick execution question about the minutia of the sewing part. Did you use a heavy duty needle? The jacket seam must have been thick, so, did you sew slow? Thank you again for sharing your genius

[@deborahm696]

Great idea.

[@xxx-il9dv]

How did you finish the sleeve bottoms? Did you keep the self edge of the original tablecloth?

[@kimcoggins2782]

Sme question .....following

[@OrlysChannel]

Oh so sorry! I didn't mention that! That's part of the reason I ended up cutting each sleeve out of a separate piece. So I could line the hem of the sleeve, on the edge of the tablecloth - which is already clean finished. So it was already finished off and I didn't have to do anything

[@judychapman1868]

So cute!!! ❤❤Judy❤❤

[@jackiebrown6577]

Love your videos!! 👍☺️

[@trewti]

New to your channel❤ binge watching for thrifting ideas. You are so creative, and your style is similar to mine. Quick question...when you are using your sewing machine can you show the stitch type on the machine? I have a machine but no idea how or when to use all those types of stitches.

[@joannehorton6565]

Love your diys

[@HarleyQuinnJokr]

Super cute!

[@Kathryn_60]

You made it work! I love it. I’m now thinking of the sleeve combos I can bump up. Thanks! Also, what scissors are you using? They look like they handle heaving fabric well.

[@OrlysChannel]

music to my ears! Take this idea and improve upon it. make it all your own!

[@charliem6335]

YOU are AMAZING 👏 ❤️ 💖 💕

[@keri1500]

Please, please, please do a video on making an “Alka Vora” skirt! I had a couple and can no longer find them!!! They are simple and gorgeous!!!!

[@OrlysChannel]

hmm I have to look that up!

[@keri1500]

@@OrlysChannel Thank you!

[@mercygirl317]

im not a fan of this one BUT you did great at showing us how💜👍

[@desireepacino2407]

So darn cute !

[@jennglow4647]

Very pretty 😀

[@babyneveranycorners1113]

I love your hair cut. Can you do a hair tutorial?! It's been a minute since you did a beauty vid....🥰

[@ketiaperkinsformallydavis6337]

Very cute!

[@teenah.b]

Super cute 😍

[@Nakitzalepotice]

I would sew back cufs from the jacket, for my taste I preffer when there is some construction :) But turned out beautiful as always... so creative! :)

[@amandanicole624]

I was going to say the same!!!!

[@OrlysChannel]

yes do it!! Mine didn't have cuffs, it was just folded and hemmed but real cuffs would looks so sick

[@Nakitzalepotice]

@@OrlysChannel sorry, I didn't see that... I'm always amazed by your style, love this mix of masculine and feminine! :)

[@CathyRueterWriter]

That is flipping adorable! ❤

[@cristalloe5622]

So cute!!