Easy DIY Harness Upcycle!

[@toiroberts9765]

Image this using an oversized Jean jacket that has oversized pockets. Pocket in the front. I've been waiting for this tutorial.😎😎

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yes, that would be cool!

[@sherriljohnson3260]

Pocket, YES.

[@RnR-Rebel]

Hiya! That green dress looks so lovely on you & of course everything needs pockets! I don’t understand why manufacturers don’t do this as I have vintage dresses, skirts from the 30s-50s all w/ pockets, some are even formal🤷🏼‍♀️. I love repurposing *secondhand* leather, suede, fur (& I’ve been a vegetarian for most of my 62 years). They’re natural fibres that will degrade easily & like you said won’t crack or peel. Additionally it doesn’t use gobs of chemicals to create & take thousands of years to degrade leaching the chemicals into the earth (scary to think about how many faux items are made, discarded each year😳). You made very creative & fun use of a sleeve giving me ideas for extra things to make from the plus size leather swing coat that belonged to my mother, thank you! It’d look cool w/ grommets & lacing as well! Thanks again & have a lovely weekend! Jet 🧡🎸🎶⚡️

[@victoriaburchette9305]

Garment manufacturers try to find areas to cut costs (in sewing and fabric consumption), the removal of pockets from the garment design, cheapens the wholesale price quoted to retailers.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Absolutely. Thanks so much! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@RnR-Rebel]

@@victoriaburchette9305 - Yes, I agree! However, many of the dresses (most of my wardrobe is vintage, or nearly so as I haven’t changed size since a teen I’m such a 🍤😬) I have were inexpensive “house dresses” (so beautiful I’ve worn them to “fancy” - not formal- functions) in the 30s, 40s when money was very tight, especially during WWII. Yet they still could put in pockets🤷🏼‍♀️. Geez if I wanted functional clothing today I’d have to buy boys clothing (a mens s tee is a dress😂). It’s the “pink tax” I suppose? J. 😘🧡

[@victoriaburchette9305]

@@RnR-Rebel - Yes, but sewing labor was so much cheaper and not as government regulated during the time vintage clothes were generated. As you know, there were a lot more sweat shops in existence back then. I have worked in commerical garment manufacturing industry for over 30 years. I helped produce a mass volume of garments to sale in big discount retail and highend retail stores. Retailer's data track customers spending patterns and know how much their consumer is willing pay for an item and relay this info to the wholesale manufacturer. So if not including a pocket reduces wholesale price of garment to hit the retail store buyer's price point, its done. I don't know if you noticed that the majority of clothing made today has no blind hems, its due to costs. Blind hemming a garnent requires 2 sewing operations versus top stitched hemline only requires 1 sewning operation. I love vintage clothing and love pockets in my clothes too! 💯❤

[@RnR-Rebel]

@@victoriaburchette9305 - I understand what you’re saying as I was in the design/manufacturing biz as well as retail since the early 70s & on my mothers side of the family it follows thru way back to the 18thC (maybe further back if I did an ancestry check?) However these dresses *all* have the ILGWU tags inside, so they weren’t made in sweat shops (nor was anything I nor my family designed, manufactured; actually Malcolm Forbes came on his HD w/ bodyguards on bikes as well to every single show I did & was actually pleading to give me money to invest in my biz but I refused, then he died, insane to recall that!) Therefore I do believe it can be done, they simply choose not to due to a simple use of scrap fabric & sew a few extra stitches. If they did a marketing panel, I guarantee women would prefer the pocketed version but $ over preference is the greedy way while their already making insane amounts of money! It’s interesting how greed & selfishness has taken over since I first started😢. A fellow vintage lover, high five✋! 😘🧡

[@victoriaburchette9305]

You did a awesome job. Maybe I will do a version with overlapped seams, as an option, so that those with a home machine can still make this item using leather.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yes absolutely

[@samanthaschurter747]

So, when you started talking about this harness, I was skeptical about the wearability after seeing the runway inspiration. I should have known that you would make something that has my creative brain spinning with possibilities. Incredible.

[@BlueprintDIY]

😂 Thanks!

[@nldias5234]

An OBI Belt would look lovely in this leather as well. Thank you Angelina for sharing about the pockets and using a thrifted leather jacket. ~Nancy

[@elleh.3235]

The another level IS YOU!!!!! GIRL from One sleeve???? Wow!!! When You got it You GOT IT!!!! EXCELLENT VIDEO

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you so much ☺️🥰

[@pretedesigns]

I love this over the blazer. I wish I was young enough to pull it off.

[@Samantha-dl6kr]

I must say that you keep inspiring me and others. I watch fashion shows too, but it's not until I see you showing one. Better yet creating something like this. Thank you 🙂

[@velornacurtis4790]

This is really cute! I’ve never worked with leather but this seems like a good project to start with.

[@craftscor]

I really love this video. It shows how your skills are improving. This leather harness is awesome and to think it was made out of a sleeve! Really creative!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏾 I appreciate that.

[@themajesticwierdo2193]

I'm definitely gonna attempt to make a harness this summer. The way you styled it with the blazer got me excited & motivated 😍😊

[@deeyalafleur-moore7982]

I love that you film your process as you create to give all these options & inspiration! And I love this harness!!💜

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@LaineyBug2020]

I like that it brings in so many different vibes! There's some color blocking, the straps are flowy, the leather is edgy....and like you said, you could do so much more variations depending on color fabric and what you pair it with! I had to come watch this again after you made the strappy trenchcoat & I kept wanting you to whip this out & you did!

[@mingus107]

I'm a new subscriber and I LOVE your channel! Most upcycled clothing consists of making items cropped, tight and skimpy. Your upcycles are creative, fashionable and sophisticated! Thank you for showing your process and even the hiccups.

[@majbrittkjaer6134]

Absolutely Love the styling! ! ! Amazing! You have to make this one for your webshop! ! Would love to buy it since I dont have an industial sewing mashine… Love It!!!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yes, I’ll have to work on that. Someone just gave me a tip for sewing leather on a regular machine. She said to sandwich the seam in paper I think. So it’ll move under the foot without sticking.

[@panacheluxury4262]

@@BlueprintDIY , That is a great tip. I am going to have to try this.

[@zheahra]

Angelina! As soon as I saw it paired with that blazer you added the panels to, I came out of my funky mood. It's on...now. I may try this harness with my pleather mauve jacket. It has studs on it. You've made my day! Thank you, sis.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyy, I’m so glad!

[@karenrozanski9231]

Angelina, girl does take it to another level. How about a sleeve as well as color??!! I especially like how you didnt use a dart for the fit. It looks professional. Thank you!❤

[@ivyarianrhod]

She did use a dart.

[@GINGER70HINTZ]

The color of that top looks amazing on you.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@wannadonna1074]

This is Everything!!! You styled the snot out of this sis!! Love it!💗

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕🥰

[@panacheluxury4262]

Angelina, the harness is everything! The way you paired it with the jacket and leather pants, AMAZING! The plaid pleating details on the jacket took the entire ensemble up a notch. I remember when you upcycled the jacket and thought this was an awesome detail. Love the entire look.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏾

[@panacheluxury4262]

@@BlueprintDIY, You're welcome!

[@Bsweet7]

Sis! Girl you came out all the way on this black, leather harness wowsa, wosa, WOWSA.....🔥❤💯

[@missygrando1965]

The harness is perfect! I especially like the finishing top stitching. That is awesome it was just a sleeve.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@whitley7028]

Love a good harness! I’m a sustainable designer myself! I put an harness down the runway on Oct. 2021

[@blufaerie]

That harness is FIRE!!!

[@sebinaeady8857]

I love watching...I don't always comment, but when I do...I really have been inspired💃💜💙💚💛🧡...loved it!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏾

[@sannapg7482]

Started to make a pattern/test version of this🤩😍 When I’m happy with it, I’ll use a black thrifted leather jacket from my stash for the real thing! 🤩 Thank you so much for inspiring me! 🥰🥰🥰

[@marciamartins1992]

Loving it! I'm so inspired by that harness. I have an old leather jacket that's begging to be torn apart....lol.

[@sheilaallen2146]

Love your harness . I have a brother strong and tuff .I will try to make your harness . Thank you 💖

[@tomatoann4810]

Definitely putting this on my list of things I want to make!!! So good!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@Lamarythressa]

I am making one with fringe. You done started something Mrs. Angelina gurl! You done started something!! LOL!

[@Happyavery]

YES FINALLY!! I have been wanting to attempt something like this for something like half a year now but never was brave enough to actually tackle it, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!! P.s. the looks you put together at the end are always fire but this one is specifically SERVING I love it

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏾 Yeah, I was apprehensive for so long, but I’m glad I could start off with a simple one.

[@cassiegoodner2795]

Oh I can't wait to do this! It was already on my list...so now it's about to be a top priority piece

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyy, go for it!

[@tsnell80]

That harness bae-bay!!!! Yes ma’am!!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@znycelondon5313]

This is awesome!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I went to the company website for the webbing you have…….prices are very reasonable……..and they do custom printing……for me that is a plus😊😊😊

[@BlueprintDIY]

Custom printing??? I need to go check that out!

[@LaineyBug2020]

This would be cool with a hideen pocket on the inside to keep your valuables in. Hide them from pick pockets in style!

[@RhymingMime]

Love it styled with that blazer you added the pleats to - thats one of my favorite of yours

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@judithdimick1695]

I like the tutorial of the haness. You're an excellent designer. I can start simple hmn.... I love watching what you do missed you.

[@emmajones7492]

I can’t sew at all, but love watching your videos because one, you have a amazing personality and two you’re just so creative! Love all that you do!!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you so much ☺️🥰

[@sannapg7482]

Finally finished my black leather harness! 🖤🖤 Thank you so much for the tutorial! 🥰

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyy, that’s awesome!!

[@deniseoates7147]

See, I glad to hear someone else speak on the virtues of genuine leather. I have pleather items that I spent some really good bucks on garment, like you said, and they just disintegrated. The whole process of making these so-called faux leathers is not good for the environment and then this chemical end up in the landfills. This is a total forever piece. LOVE IT! This also could just be done in wool or with most any kind of fabric. Now you are saying this can be done with a regular sewing machine? Congratulations on finding a good fitting leather pant. Your styling of the harness over the blazer with black leather pants is sharp and I also like it over the dress to. Could you do a try on for the things you thrifted and showed on IG? I have this sick addiction to seeing the purchases but then seeing them all tried on. So do you still have the Loewe belt on your to do list? Was that tannery shop, I told you about, in Houston still open? Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the days to come.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Hey Denise! I’m going to post the try on haul on Instagram next week. I haven’t tried the tannery yet. I need to go.

[@monachinn1576]

Sis, im loving the vest. Amazing

[@eboneerain]

Ohhhhh emmm geeee!!! Bravo!!!!!! .. you did it again!!

[@manonyma3908]

That outfit is everything ✨👏👏👏

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@Rilude]

This is giving me ideas! I have a faux leather dress with a tear in it and its unwearable as it it now. Maybe I can figure out how to make something like this with it!

[@denisejuliabenn4784]

Awesome ..... every idea keeps getting more amazing .... this was amazinest !!!

[@erickajstevens5737]

I love it!!! 😍😍😍 Love all the stitch work, dart and straps.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽💯👑 Love it with the leather pants!!! 🖤 Could imagine it in brown or red.❤🤎 Could imagine it in bright a color royal blue or purple in suede. 💙💜

[@theclotheserinsews]

GAH! Congratulations Angelina. This is amazing and so are you! Love love LOVE! ❤️❤️❤️

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏾

[@cassandrapowell6314]

It turned out wonderfully

[@Lifeandabag]

Thanks for this one! It’s just what I’ve been looking for. I’ll have to try to remember to share with you when I get it done!

[@kimsome8334]

This is so good!!!! Thank you for making it seem so easy

[@scrubing77]

I love this. And it really is on trend. I made a few male harnesses for a wedding. Reminded me of urs. My first big set of pieces from my business. Love seeing another Houston person doing it.

[@BlueprintDIY]

That’s awesome. Houston in the house!

[@CellyGeezz]

Love alll your videos! I'm going to attempt to do this but I think I'll need to do a rough draft first because my sewing skills aren't this good. I'll have to take my time thanks for this amazing tutorial!

[@BlueprintDIY]

You’re welcome! Yes, a rough draft will definitely help. If I wasn’t always under such a time crunch, I would do that sometimes too.

[@char9940]

Yes, a must have !

[@Astrud11]

You did an awesome job on that!! I’m planning to. Make one as well. And a belt!!

[@seejanetwirl969]

You are Amazing! Thank you so much, you inspired me to recreate this from an old leather skirt...stay tuned!!!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yayyy!

[@anitascarlettcreativedesig69]

Love girl! Had a thought how about doing it in denim.

[@mayramendoza2635]

Yaaasssssssss!!! Love it!!! ❤️ Thank you and God bless!!

[@happeedaze1]

Wow! That is stunning! Love it.

[@China21215]

I knew when i saw this there would be a tutorial. Thanks Angelina🌹🌹🌹

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yeah, I’m not gonna leave y’all hanging. 😂

[@lolofri8393]

AWESOME harness !!! what kind of sewing machine do you have

[@mtaylor7307]

Super smart look!

[@Vocho.zote4]

the lights in my brain turned on when you explained why you do a curved dart for the bust ive always had trouble with that

[@lindarosenthal6835]

Very cool. Thanks for the inspiration

[@6ftSunflower]

I love your videos, detailed n helpful.

[@sigriddejongh7001]

yes ,i like that vibe ,!!!

[@sampleworks9432]

YAAAAEEEEESSSS! Best look ever! Love that you are feeling it❤️. And honestly, could watch that SailRite machine all day lol. Thanks as always, you know I will make one Angelina 😉

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yesss, can’t wait to see it on you!

[@cwiggins7416]

OMG! You are the bomb. Styled to perfection. ❤️❤️

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@bsing101]

This harness is awesome and this is one of your no sew gurls' but I'ma have to figure something out ☺️

[@lisahannah3175]

What sort of needle and thread do you need for leather? Would the needle I got for denim work for leather?

[@rainrabbit9209]

Have you seen the Versace jean dress for Spring/Summer 2022? It's two legs of a pair of jeans and a scarf on either side. $1200. No joke. I'd love to see you make it. I'm trying. I'm half way through.

[@feraguilar4175]

Yaaas Angelina! 🙌🏼 True BlueprintDIY magic 🤩

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks Fer! 🥰

[@MEXTguide_yoyo]

Can this still be done with regular fabric?

[@kailiu1970]

Thank you for this video!!

[@quazylade90]

Great job.

[@diva27406]

You did a great job!

[@theresasmith1000]

Brilliant!!

[@KristinMoran]

I wonder how the harness would look with the belt you made from the bottom part of a blazer. It might be too much hardware together.

[@theresasmith1000]

Brilliant!

[@annepandesal]

wow it looks awesome!!! ♡

[@krgreenwood]

Woah…. is it your architect background that makes your things come together so easily and perfectly (I know you make mistakes but it seems so seamless ha ha)… I thought it was interesting piece as you were going along…but when you modeled and styled the harness OMG…that was VOGUE cover all day…so hot! I’m just a beginner but that’s gonna be a stretch goal for the year. you are so talented!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏾 Yes, I think my architectural background makes me break everything down to simple shapes. That definitely helps because I tend to over complicate things by nature.

[@colettevalentine9912]

Did you make the shirt under the harness

[@colettevalentine9912]

Beautiful 😍

[@berthabbdiva9162]

Love. So good 😊

[@gisellemartinez5825]

This is amazing!

[@psum6537]

Is this some kind of gun holster?

[@rhondaburnham8506]

Freakin love it!!!!!!!!

[@lucyall1898]

Love it !

[@ArtichokeHunter]

i love this

[@geemare]

What did you just do with that sleeve off an old jacket? I am in awe of your eye for whassup. Love ME from PA

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@jessiefairley5982]

I LOVE IT. Lawd I can’t wait to get me another sewing machine it was portable, baby girl lost mine, HOW do lose a sewing machine. I 😭!!!!!🤯

[@BlueprintDIY]

Oh no!

[@berthawarren6921]

Just wondering why you did not use zipper?

[@majbrittkjaer6134]

Btw - what are those amazing earrings???

[@BlueprintDIY]

I thrifted them a long time ago. Wish I could find more like this.

[@ericareid6929]

I love it 😊. I want one

[@ompreesibuku1388]

U ar so clever .I lik it

[@amandatyler6050]

Love 💕 this! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@cherylallen9640]

I. Love it🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@goodviews3597]

That is Fire! 🥰

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks ☺️

[@l.a.w.79]

Wow!!!! Very nice. Now I feel bad about the faux leather fabric I bought😭

[@BlueprintDIY]

It’ll work just fine. 👍🏾

[@dianamarietaylor]

Love it

[@katrinathemaker498]

Yaas Yaas! 🔥🔥🔥