DIY VEST & JACKET COLLECTION!

[@Contraproductive]

"this one is more conservative. it only has about 400 studs."

[@MusicGeekmcgrath]

Your boyfriend is so cute he seems like a really down to earth guy I love punks they always stuck up for me when I was in high school I was beat up for being gay and the punk scene gave me my confidence back

[@MusicGeekmcgrath]

Do you guys like Dayglo Abortions fucking awesome band you should check my band out

[@MusicGeekmcgrath]

Were called the Ciderholics

[@jandaris7214]

Really late reply but thats a dope story. Hope all is well homie

[@layditms2]

This is not fucking Punk lol ?

[@cultyhorrorproductions]

A girl after my own heart. Not many people stud their own clothing anymore, so it's always so nice to see people my age who are keeping the art alive! Love your creations. ❤️

[@Livingdeadgirll]

+Barbara Strobel hell yeah, it will never die for us!

[@quailver]

And people like you inspire us kids to do this

[@gothlover4u]

who misses these two people and wish they were back on youtube.

[@cutehorror1973]

🙋🏻🙋🏻🙋🏻😭😞

[@Livingdeadgirll]

hahaha you're the best, truly!

[@doriancid6937]

"This one is more conservative ".. My head!! Finally something I can wear for church!.... Love your jackets I would wear all of them!

[@Livingdeadgirll]

thanks so much!! hahahahaha!

[@lynnen264]

Just love Justin's first jacket! I really like your dip dyed vest Kiddo.Serial killer patch, so funky. These jackets are wonderful art

[@Livingdeadgirll]

+Lynne N. hahaha, thank you so much. i love being whole heartedly ourselves!

[@lynnen264]

Livingdeadgirll Indeed always!

[@hessyhessy2210]

cool! my leather jacket is now over 30 yrs old!

[@user-tx9eg4tc8o]

Dude that's amazing

[@loralei1076]

Wow

[@lukehutchison56]

Mines original 76 jacket from London now in North Yorkshire 😎

[@macaroni7639]

Every couple months I find myself coming back to this video for inspiration. I’m currently working on my first denim vest that I’m trying to cover in local band patches and studs. Love from LA!

[@highflowerfairy2554]

My friend used to take studs off belts. I'd watch him work on his jackets for like six hours at a time before breaking long enough for food. Didn'teven smoke while worked. It was mesmerizing. I'm making my first, trying to get an idea of how many studs to start off. * I always want to do a workout when I'm walking down the street. Holy shit, over 3000 studs??? Thank God I'm not going full coverage.

[@bansheescareall1051]

So many studs! Amazing job guys! All really awesome. I especially adore your black vest with the criss cross back and your red jacket with black studs. They are both lovely! I have a few jackets I need to fix up. Always good to have more inspiration. Thanks! I would love to see more. Pants or whatever you have. :)

[@snopeasnopea]

Relationship goals as fuck

[@danielcarey5529]

Awesome collection of jackets and vests, you two have inspired me to make my own jackets and vests, keep it up

[@keeneye1277]

Your such a studdmuffin.. love the collection guys. Thanks for the video. A little drawnout but looks like you had fun being nostalgic.. and reliving glorypunk life.

[@rubymee1]

the thing I hate about studding my jacket is that the minute i start going out with the jacket the studs fly off and i have wasted so much effort. grrrrr

[@olan5653]

what I suggest is get some fabritac and glue the prongs together after you stud them. should last prettylong

[@Livingdeadgirll]

Totally, you might not be bending the studs close enough to the base of the stud, most studs (except triangle ones? Not sure why) have long enough prongs that they should just barely overlap one another or at least be tightly touching when they're bent in! I use a butter knife to bend mine over and it gets pretty close to the base. If the prong is too short you can hot glue between the prongs so that they don't wiggle out!

[@rubymee1]

Livingdeadgirll I mean the screw on studs. They just keep getting unscrewed. I think they are falling off because its a fake leather jacket so the material is thin. I don't know what i can do. They don't tighten to the point were they are sturdy enough but i tighten them as much as they go, it's just that the material is too thin I guess. Do you understand what i mean? Do you think I should even bother to continue?

[@olan5653]

what I suggest is get a jean/ army jacket and use that not fake leather for screw on studs. use that jacket to put patches/ prong studs on it not screw on

[@olan5653]

and you can get a jean jacket at Wal-Mart for like 20$

[@TheOneTrueAJ]

Where do you live that has so many punk locals? Loved the jacket thats over 3000 studs. I wanted to make a jacket like that. I have a pack of 500 studs. After watching this, I realize I need a whole lot more.

[@leesmith1729]

Dunno where they live, but Manchester UK gets a lot of local punk bands!

[@sidsixx8329]

TheOneTrueAJ , I used nails and screws, they both work VERY well.

[@jessmorey9719]

Lee Smith there’s a place in north London the clash played there and I’m going there they have a punk shop and I’m so excited I get to stand on the steps where they had there deput album

[@Zen-rw2fz]

Everyone here listens hiphop and pretends to be punk

[@hallwnby]

Lee Smith I’m Manchester UK id love to meet more local punx

[@BeautyMommysUnite]

You guys could be have a huge following here on youtube. your so unique and colorful and ppl love that. I for one would love to see videos of how tos. Like how to correctly apply studs, sew patches, where to buy supplies, and things like that

[@OneManArmy35]

So glad to see you guys supporting local bands. So many punks I know don't even go to local shows

[@jessvolina6007]

I just found this! I’m 40 and this is awesome! I was getting ready to patch up an army bdu for death metal and stumbled on it...what a cool thing, keep going! I was at the Misfits show last night this video hit the spot!

[@CosmicKristen]

Those jackets are super sick! You can tell how much time and attention to detail you put in these!

[@user-wg8yk4do3l]

pretty eye makeup

[@SeasonedHawDawg]

Wow they're all so awesome !! Makes me want to stud all my clothing.

[@Livingdeadgirll]

+hope brunette YESSSSS. stud your couch!

[@Livingdeadgirll]

+hope brunette YESSSSS. stud your couch!

[@littlecatedward7737]

I have a motorcycle jacket I want to put patches on should I just sew through the lining?

[@rubberduky1829]

Hands down the best video I have come across on KZbin for a variety of stud and Spike ideas.... Magnificent jackets.... Got a quick question though, any advice on putting studs or spikes through a jacket that has a little bit of a liner, specifically the sleeves ?..... I find it kind of difficult to see where the holes are through the liner. Thanks again.

[@hundhund183]

Id love for you guys to do some instructional videos on how to stud, what paints to use, what studs to use etc. Itd be really helpful and fun to watch! Awesome collection bu the way!

[@Livingdeadgirll]

+TheRealWorldTV thanks friend! what a great idea!!

[@tristris6193]

How did you get the spike things on? I wanna add spikes to my best but I don’t know where to get them, what they’re called or how to put them on.

[@HorrorGalSusan]

Love the black studs on that red jacket!

[@user-43229]

This is so cool this gives me so much inspo for my first learher battle jacket!

[@rochey76]

I'm currently working on my first jacket and I aspire for it to be half as good as Justins first. Badass man!

[@pauldeck4749]

Livingdeadgirl how are you? I hope you're staying safe!! I decorate leather jackets, ya know paint, spikes, studs, patches etc. and once I've finished the jacket I use a spray finish to protect my artwork. However, the last jacket I did was not in fact leather it's polyurethane and the finish I used cause I didn't check to make sure it was leather. It's not so my finish didn't dry. I'm hoping you might have a suggestion on what finish I can use that will dry? Thanx in advance for your help!! Stay safe!!

[@ruby4751]

That first jacket is amaaaazing!!!

[@misaelrojas118]

His jackets are dope af i like that he puts alot of stud it makes it look fireee

[@noellesalaun9316]

Looking at your creations inspire me! I love you guys so much

[@Livingdeadgirll]

+Noelle Salaun heck yeah!!! we love you back!!

[@madsterdactyl]

Came across this video in my random quarantine searches ! Am from Vancouver but have been living in the UK for 8 years now. SO gutted to hear about the singer from Rebel Spell but also equally upset to realise that due to my disconnect from my old local faves, I didn’t even know about it until now 😞 I saw them several times back in the day, they were so great live, I still have a badge on my current jacket collar 🖤

[@emynmuil7867]

I've been following them for AGES on instagram and I didn't know they did some videos haha. This is awesome.

[@sugr_cookie253]

these jacket/vests r amazing!! also, his voice reminds me of kurt cobain lol

[@samanthaamundson]

Your jackets and vests are amazing! I would love to see another video for the bottoms! This video inspired me to start doing this to my jackets! and this is kinda random but could you guys do a tattoo video?

[@kirstinsutter]

Amazing work! I love studded jackets uuugh 🌞

[@tonymelara8850]

I know that this is an old video but can you tell me where can I buy that thing you show in the minute 8:35 I'm getting a jacket and so. I want it thanks

[@Livingdeadgirll]

Tony Melara studs and spikes dot com!

[@morg163]

Question: should you put the stud prong in to the stud prong hole next to it or leave a small gap ? Noticed that my jackets start to rip from the studs being right next to each other . Maybe it’s just a shit Denim jacket not sure .. peace ✌️

[@Livingdeadgirll]

If you want the studs to be dense, you would use the same hole. Denim wears away and stretches out faster than other materials, so you MAY need that gap for structural reasons. I would say the same hole method works best for leathers and vinyls.

[@morg163]

Livingdeadgirll rite on thanks 😁

[@GabbyLanda]

i love the way you cut your dead kennedys shirt....i use to cover up my black jeans in patches from misfits, d.r.i., t.s.o.l, germs, subhumans, and suicidal tendencies!! but now i don't and this video is making me question why the hell i stopped ?!?!

[@Livingdeadgirll]

+Gabby Landa i loooooove so many of those bands! hell yeah!!!

[@femizfatal]

Justin your jackets were 🔥🔥🔥

[@dieselgurl72]

Love your collection!! I used to rock that exact same Op Ivy patch but I left the hoodie I had it on in a bar a few years ago. 😟 Great video you two!

[@Livingdeadgirll]

+Sharon Brown aw maaaan! and it was never seen again? :(

[@dieselgurl72]

Never seen again 😞

[@Midnightpigeon666]

This is an awesome video 😍 3000 studs is an incredible achievement. Your red leather jacket with black studs is to die for! 😍 ❤️🖤❤️🖤

[@MatameVideos]

I love them. I aslo love customizing jackets, but I,ve never put studs in them, just lots of hand sewn patches, pins and buttons. Now I'm working on a worn out faux leather biker jacket, but I don't know what to do.

[@Livingdeadgirll]

Maybe its time you gave it a try!

[@Richie_C_Mejia]

I saw Operation Ivy play loads at Gilman St 87-89, Berkeley, California.

[@nicholastran4804]

Badass video, I'm doing a jacket for the first time in like 15 years haha and this was super inspirational!!! Thanks

[@ccarruthers4616]

I'm just starting on my first jacket (I'm only 14) it's my dad's old army jacket and it already has a few studs (my dad used to be super into the punk scene and still is) do you guys have any tips on getting studs to stay?

[@Livingdeadgirll]

Callme Zerø totally! Making sure you reeeeeallly push them all the way through! I always use a butter knife to bend the prongs down because it can get soooo close to the edge of the stud! The pyramid ones always suck for staying because their prongs are made so much shorter! So go for circles or cones! Also, after you're all done grab a hot glue gun and some glue sticks and coat the backs of them, squeezing it all around the prongs and underneath them if you can get in there! It will really help hold them in there! After that we always either (liquid stitch or sew) a piece of fabric on the inside of the garmet to keep the metal and glue from bothering us!

[@ccarruthers4616]

Livingdeadgirll thank you so much!

[@ellarisamusic8116]

Can these be worn anytime, or only during concerts? I'm making my first and was wondering if I can just wear it around.

[@Wherearemyfingers]

Wear em any time you want. Its youre clothes do what you want with em

[@chloerae1308]

Serial killer material... I must know where you got it! By the way great idea for a video! I have tons of Battle Vests/Jackets through out the years and is great to see the stories behind y'alls!

[@Livingdeadgirll]

+Chloe Pittman i bought it a while back from a drag queen called sharon needles! im so happy this was rad for you to seee! i love peoples creations!

[@madbatstudios9280]

do u use leather paint or acrylic

[@ivypurcell8441]

Where do you get the dead Kennedy’s shirt I’ve been looking everywhere for a good one

[@deamondoll]

You two come off natural on the video. Super cute together!

[@gaiusdelnegro73]

can i paint on my faux leather jacket with a montana paint marker?

[@mirandafrights]

D'aww, I smiled so hard when I saw this upload! Such a cool video. I swear you two are my favorite couple in the history of everrr. Just sitting here admiring how much work went into all of these. So amazing! *_*

[@Livingdeadgirll]

+mymechanicalbride awww man!! thanks giirl!! they were extensive projects. plus the 14 or 15 things i sold on etsy last year!

[@shelbyotis3797]

How to buy a one I like that very much can you give me more detail but I'm living in China

[@kayqueenbeanz]

These are all so coollll, I'm trying to get up the motivation to work on my jacket right now lol

[@brianthemisfit138]

For everything that was painted on the leather jackets what kind of paint did you use?

[@Livingdeadgirll]

Smilexbrian acrylic!! :)

[@TheDanielradio]

9:42 So many times ppl have asked me if my jacket is like a costume or something. Nice that you embrace it I guess :D Also so funny that you tried wearing em all at on ce :D

[@dyl_crafter2285]

I'm 20 now I was about 14 or 15 when I got my first leather jacket but never got any studs but I'm gunna do this for a college art course I'm gunna do some punk rock clothing very cool designs you have done I have subbed as you two are cool

[@CarmiiCarm]

These are soooooo CUTEEEE!! LOVE IT Ive been wanting to stud, spike, and handpaint clothing (more of leather jackets) Were these made when you were younger younger? Like teens? then out grow them because its looking like a struggle to get into those.

[@leonaluna3307]

Potato Pirates! I'm glad they have some fans out there, they're a local band from Colorado

[@Livingdeadgirll]

Theyre awesome!! Love their music SO much!! Saw them play down in Tulsa OK

[@leonaluna3307]

That makes me so happy 💙 I'll have to let them know

[@cansufspengler3077]

This is so inspiring for me somehow. I love DIY, but the most I've ever done is make bleach patterns all over my clothes! Turned out pretty cool though:)

[@kyg7517]

There's so much misfits!

[@alicegale7174]

That red leather jacket is goals

[@pearl00731]

I miss your vlogs! I would really like a book collection vid, if possible.

[@Livingdeadgirll]

shall do friend!!

[@ethanparsons9615]

Can you wasg denim with studs on them?

[@user-tx9eg4tc8o]

Not really, but it depends what part of the cloth you want to wash and if the studs are really good quality ones. In any way try and wash by hand bc you might loose studs in the washing machine

[@hpppp850]

What’s the name of the store at Calgary?

[@hallwnby]

How do you get your studs so neat!!

[@imactuallyreallysadrnlmao480]

does anyone know a place I could buy studs besides amazon?

[@graytorch23]

Holy fuuuck! Where'd you get that johnny hobo patch?!

[@romeosdistress1103]

Ik this comment is super late but do you hand sew on the patches or use a sewing machine?

[@nao.l.94]

awesome, did I hear Justin say he was from Calgary!? I used to live in Banff as a kid. Your jackets are awesome by the way!

[@Livingdeadgirll]

nao l Banff would be an interesting place to grow up! Yep, he's lived all over Alberta growing up!

[@dontcallmeEmmy]

this is rad and y'all are rad and I immediately subscribed!

[@quirkedupblondie]

what kinda paint did u use on the leather?

[@Livingdeadgirll]

Acrylic, always!

[@_CharStar_]

MINT !! You two are artists.... and yes!!!! Ya gotta Jingle when ya Walk!!!!! :)

[@Maysoon.channel]

Do u ever wash theses clothes?

[@sofiaconsejo5270]

what do you guys paint stuff with bc i can never get it to stay for long

[@Livingdeadgirll]

Sofia Consejo acrylic!

[@sofiaconsejo5270]

Livingdeadgirll thanks! I'll try that thanks for answering man

[@otisserie.chicken]

my favorite thing about punk diy clothes is that u can toss all the rules out the window, if u think it would look nice, u just do it! like the bandana thing he did on the stud vest? completely unconventional, but there are no rules, it just looks NICE! i love this free mentality it makes me so happy. also when i saw ur leather jacket i was like "hey it looks like shredder from the turtles!" and then u said it was! :D nice..

[@Livingdeadgirll]

yveltal xx yaaaaa!! It's fun! It's nice to see any other piece of clothing as material and fabric instead of just a top or sweater! I mean heck I even used my couch cushions! Hahaha. The limit does not exist!

[@tompeppard5146]

Now I’m not punk I’m more of a metal head but I was wondering are studs worth it. Then matey brings out a 20 pound jacket full of studs. Yeah I can put 10 on a jacket

[@Livingdeadgirll]

Incubus Gemini Hahahaha they’re not for everyone that’s for sure! Patience is key! I think the outcome and feeling of wearing a super dekt jacket is worth all the pain, slip ups, cuts, sore fingers and getting metal prints shoved up your thumb nail! Haha.

[@grandmapussydestoryer6669]

how do you stud the sleeves of the leather jacket?

[@IzzyHendrix]

Grand Mapussydestoryer666 i tend to do all my studs by hand. i find it makes them more secure

[@grandmapussydestoryer6669]

i think it will be a difficult task to do tho on the sleeves.

[@jesuschristus7348]

what can i use to paint on leather jackets?

[@Livingdeadgirll]

xTheYippii _REAL I find that acrylic works well!

[@stan-gi2jq]

THAT CHECKERED VEST! i'd wear that on my wedding day I swear. what paint did you use? great video, just discovered your channel.

[@Elterrordelosescritores]

I just found your channel and I already suscribed and watched lots of your vids. I love your style and those jackets are so cool! ;-;

[@-alleycat-1778]

How did you do the "fur" print

[@ethanfernandez8055]

how do hide the studs

[@addoworkman2173]

Thanks for sharing! It made me more comfy with me getting started on my own stuff

[@elizabethdiaz4036]

I love your guys stuff so much but I was wondering what kind of paint do you use on your leather jackets? ive tried a couple of different brands and nothing seems to work that well, would love for some tips from acouple of badasses! ;P

[@antlessa7012]

Very beautiful collection!

[@KawaiiHittchan3]

not gonna lie 1) your make up is life 2) his jackets are majestic as fuck and 3) you guys make me happy xD

[@nicholasfernandez3938]

What's the name of that band on the green it has looks like an anime girl

[@jamespconnors3085]

Very creative! Awesome!!

[@masonreynolds1318]

Where do you get your patches and studs

[@Livingdeadgirll]

Patches we get at the shows we go to from the bands that play. Studs are from Studsandspikes.com

[@masonreynolds1318]

Livingdeadgirll thank you

[@amymason6166]

Awesome DIY projects 🤘

[@Str1king_c0bra]

What kind of paint do you guys use for the leather jackets?

[@Livingdeadgirll]

Michael McDonald acrylic!

[@Str1king_c0bra]

Livingdeadgirll I tried using a red acrylic and it didn't turn out as bright as Justin's first jacket

[@Livingdeadgirll]

Michael McDonald there's a couple reasons that may have happened. It may have been just a less opaque brand. Justin said his said the word "bold" on the tube. Some people start with a layer of white as a base and then do the color overtop! Some colours get muted when layered over a dark leather!

[@Str1king_c0bra]

Livingdeadgirll well thank you I'll keep trying, trial and error

[@Livingdeadgirll]

Michael McDonald exactly!! Sometimes things you try just work out first try and others you need to keep trying different methods! Like for bleaching clothes I never got it as light as I wanted until I decided to hang it in the sun to dry. That did the trick and got the bleached spots super bright! It's all about trying every method till you find what works best!

[@brianmurray5020]

You guys should make more videos we miss you both! 🤘

[@AishlingONeill]

That red jacket though! Love them all so much! You guys are so good with the DIYing! :D I haven't DIY'd, myself, in awhile because I'm in a small space and waiting to move soon! Can't wait to get back at it though! Your video makes me wanna so bad! :D Also where did you get the serial killer material? It's amazing!

[@Livingdeadgirll]

+Aishling O'Neill thanks babe! i havent diy'ed for a long while too, im stuck in a rutt! i nabbed the fabric from a drag queen online called sharron needles!

[@Str1king_c0bra]

where do you order your studs from?

[@nessanoconnor3661]

Love the first vest. What size studs did you use?

[@Livingdeadgirll]

Usually just standard 77 studs, but we have a vast collection of every shape and size!

[@nessanoconnor3661]

Livingdeadgirll thanks for the reply :)

[@sinnibunni6912]

Also could you eventually try to do somewhat custom eats to sell? I love having new vests from others 😊

[@Livingdeadgirll]

+claire vicious i dont see why not! i love a challenge!