How To Turn Your Old Jean Jacket Into a Wearable Art Denim Vest

Do you want a versatile piece of wearable art to jazz up your wardrobe? Make and decorate a denim vest...on a dime! In this DIY video, we will take a plain thrifted jean jacket and create an eclectic piece of boho wearable art. First, we create the shape with some creative cutting. Next, we add beautiful embellishments to create a collage that has a vintage, old world vibe. Materials are mostly thrifted and include: lace, fabric scraps, appliques cut from pillow covers and fabric, fringe from scarves and so much more! I do my very best, to explain very clearly, every step along the way. Great project for beginners and a fun group project! Enjoy!
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[@tmyershandmade978]

Happy spring! I wanted to post this today since tomorrow is a holiday. Have a wonderful Easter to all those who celebrate it.💛🧡💚

[@karenraabis5296]

Happy Easter!

[@tmyershandmade978]

@@karenraabis5296 🤗💛💛💛💛💛

[@kathleenwhite2236]

You have a wonderful Easter too !!! Your such a sweetie pie!!! :)

[@aussiemachandmadeeverything]

Happy Easter gorgeous, and you did it...again.... another brilliant creation, wow !! Yr the goddess of recreation, I don't normally speak for everyone but I'm sure they'd agree we can't get enuff of what you create you just keep coming up with more awesome when...well ..I think there couldn't possibly be more....please keep making me wrong about that lol ❤

[@dianecollins9426]

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU AND YOURS TRACEY .😊❤DIAE 🇦🇺🇦🇺🥰

[@meninagreen5704]

Your style is fabulous. You also are one of the VERY FEW people who give CLEAR instructions and doesn't yak stream of consciousness. Any video called a chat or ramble, i'm skipping. You look wonderfu, and with your guidance, i think i can do this too! Thank you!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Lol aww I appreciate that so much, thank you 🤗🤗🤗💕💕💕

[@Bronte866]

Yak stream of consciousness… that’s hilarious. I hate that, too.

[@tmyershandmade978]

@@Bronte866 cracked me up!🤗🤣💕

[@VH4A]

absolutely

[@tammywoods9952]

Wow, I love your style. It’s so fascinating to watch you create. Thanks for your fabulous ideas❤❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

I appreciate that so much, thank you 💖💗💓💞💕

[@esperansaloughran693]

I am so addicted to upcycled clothes! Cool trick for cutting the pieces of the back! Thank you so much!

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure! Thank you for reaching out!🤗💕💕💕

[@lindavolz9692]

I love watching these videos. It always starts out with me thinking "ok, where is she going with this" and sometimes "oh no.....really?". But then all of a sudden at the end it's like "oh wow! Fabulous! 😍❤️😍

[@tmyershandmade978]

Lol thank u so so much 🤗💛💕💛💕💛

[@ТатьянаПанова-ш5и]

На первый взгляд так просто, такая эклектика, всего по не многу, а в итоге красота! Сделаю себе тоже что-нибудь интересное. Спасибо за идею, удачи! ♥️

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you 🤗💕💕💕

[@chrisdunmyer4359]

Such a great tip on using your fingers nails to help make the pattern on the back, and it fits perfectly. I was trying to figure out how to make one for the back of my denim jacket. Thank you! ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!🤗💖💖💖💖

[@cherricorcoran9523]

I love this project. I’ve done a couple of jean jackets, one I covered in vintage/new patches & a white one that I used floral tulle.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Both sound awesome🤗💕💕💕💕

[@margigreene4395]

Thank you! So inspiring! I love how you are able to boldy put so many different things together on the same garment and the results are always sooo fun!

[@JulieLewin]

Absolutely gorgeous. The magic in this for me was how you made the pattern with your fingernail. I would never have thought of this. It's a gamechanger in design 😊. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

So simple, right!? Thank you🤗💛💕💛💕💛

[@BelindaCNix]

Of course, I love this!!!!! Have you ever made a duster with a denim shirt/jacket and put fabric or lace at the bottom? I have seen so many but would love to see what you would make one like. But this denim vest was fantastic! Great job!

[@tmyershandmade978]

I'd have to do some brain storming on that🤗🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@amandapittar9398]

I think what is underestimated is your glorious colour matching and seamless coordinating. That’s what I admire. You pull together things which initially look as if they should not go together… but in your hands, they do. You have an innate colour sense which is a joy. 🤩

[@tmyershandmade978]

Such a wonderful compliment, thank you so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@janedoe-vh4uk]

Doilies & Denim! Seafood green perfect for picking up colour of pillow cover. What a terrific job you did, and how much fun it is to rummage through bits & bobs for the trims & such! Lovely creation. Thanks.🐰🐇🐰🐣🐥🪻💜

[@tmyershandmade978]

Have fun!!!🤗💛💕💛💕

[@skperreault2792]

once again- blown away by how "too much" looks perfect by the end. The vest was almost like a piece of jewlrey against that white dress- perfect!

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗💞💞💞💞

[@suemussatto3543]

Hands down, you ARE MY FAVORITE KZbinr!!!!!! I love your videos...your creativity...and I swear I have almost as much fun as you do by just watching😘....thank you Tracy!!!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Awww!! Thank you so so much 🤗💕💛💕💛

[@hollyhope7227]

I agree with you absolutely!!! Just to watch is the best start in a day.

[@elayned6147]

Wow, totally impressive. I’m a tailor for years now, I do up cycle, but never tried something like this. I absolutely love it ❤❤❗️👏👍

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!🤗💞💞💞💞

[@stellaalonzo5495]

Hi Traci, I’m currently working on a white jean vest. You have given me more ideas on how to mix and match. Your vest came out great! 👍🏼🤗

[@tmyershandmade978]

Yes! Have fun 🤗💛💕💛💕💛

[@patfal1514]

WOW! What a find those beautiful pillow covers

[@ВиолеттаТагакова]

Чудесный образ получился!!!!! Спасибо!!!Добра и Мира!!!!!

[@JudyCornett]

Love this idea!

[@joydavis3089]

I Love watching you create! Looks great!

[@tamaracharland1036]

This is fantastic! You make it look so easy! I love the Boho look you created with different textures from various "unwanted items". I started on my first embellished denim jacketa couple of weeks ago and am enjoying the process!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww yayyy! Jean jackets are so fun to work on!🤗💖💖💖💖

[@danaeroberts684]

What a fantastic set of ideas!!

[@pamelaclayton7535]

You are just Brilliant! Every project is better than the last.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you so so much !🤗💛💛💛💛

[@jrjriircni94ff39in8]

Когда-нибудь и я осмелюсь... И сделаю себе такую крутую вещь! Спасибо, что делитесь своим творчеством !

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗💕💕💕

[@patriciawoodward64]

Thanks for your response. You have such a wonderful eye for fashion and style. Keep posting your wonderful videos.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!🤗🤗🤗🤗💕

[@crosezrose]

Oh I love how your vest came out!!! I have a jacket I’m not sure I like so maybe I can spruce her up!! Thanks for the glorious ideas, you totally rock!!! ❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Have fun!!!🤗💛💕💛💕

[@JanParvati]

Another fabulous tutorial!! Thanks ❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!!🤗💕💕💕💕

[@evekankam6744]

That turn out awesome

[@Madita1960]

First I thought, what a wild and crazy fashion, but at the end I find it amazing!!! 👍👍💪

[@paulabhatt8211]

Absolutely gorgeous ❤

[@jdenisethompson74]

This is my favorite design, so far!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! I need to borrow your creativity for a few! Mine decided to take a 6 month vacation! 🤦‍♀️ I'm so glad I found your channel! It's been a blessing, getting me back motivated! Thank you for putting in all of the effort that you do! Hope you and yours have a truly blessed Easter!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you so much! So glad you are feeling creative again!🤗💕💕💕💕

[@antonellacasarotto5022]

Ma sei fantastica! Non ho mai visto delle cose così belle riciclate! Ti ho trovato per caso ma non ti lascio più ❤ Complimenti!

[@tmyershandmade978]

I'm so glad you are here!🤗💕💕💕💕💕

[@sarabailey165]

I love all your projects you have inspired me to dust off my sewing machine and get busy.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Yayyy! Have fun!!🤗💕💛💕💛

[@lisagattis163]

You all amaze me at Everthing you make❤, so cute!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@lindawakeland6019]

I love your style! When I go to see my grandkids, I’m showing them your work. They sew and have their own style.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@cristinad4835]

Very beautiful. Thank you.

[@geraldinedalton9181]

Absolutely fabulous 😍🎉❤. Love, love 💕💕 love it

[@crystalwaters8852]

The finished result looks so cute.❤

[@bgcrow1]

Hope your Easter was Amazingly Blessed Tracey! Your sense of design is so inspiring, things others, lime me, wouldn't think of using together turns out fantastic. We love you, thank you again for all you inspire us to do! Brenda

[@tmyershandmade978]

Awww thank you so much 🤗💛💕💛💕💛💕

[@lindcobbs4615]

This is exactly my style. I’ve been brainstorming for something similar to this but wasn’t sure about the materials I wanted to use. You’ve just helped me to expand my creativity to explore different textures and designs. Thanks 🙏🏾 ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Glad it was helpful!🤗💖💛💖💛

[@fernemcallister6774]

You’re fearless! Just cranked it out!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you 🤗💕💕💕

[@marthaweisz3120]

Love your videos, all your awesome ideas, and your beautiful work!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so so much 🤗❤❤❤

[@AzureDaisyEmbroidery]

I absolutely love this!!!!❤😮

[@susanalima315]

it looks very attractive!

[@guignegenie8253]

Yet another absolutely fabulous creation. Totally love it❤❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so so much 🤗💕💛💕💛💕💛

[@christinej2358]

Love, love, love your creative style!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!🤗💛💕💛💕

[@lisachiboroski9930]

This is beyond adorable! You are so talented! Thanks for sharing the inspiration! ❤❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure, thank YOU 🤗💕💗💕💗

[@Kimhaas007]

TM You always amaze me!!!!! TOO COOL!!!!!!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so so much 🤗💕💕💕💕💕

[@kimjordan6561]

Love the vest. The colors going well together. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you! 😊❤❤❤❤

[@maryanngibson3690]

you have made the sweetest vests, very artistic.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!🤗💖💖💖💖

[@maryfigueroa7482]

Beautiful !!!!!

[@magdalensartworld9116]

Excellent tuto.. was thinking since a while about turning my Jeans jacket into a similar 'Gilet'... trés romantique!

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗💞💛💞💛

[@marieursulagarcia603]

❤❤❤ c'est magnifique un bijoux

[@1madhatter363]

This was so GOOD. I bought a jacket today right after I saw the short at the thrift for $9. Making this asap! Thank you for the inspiration. ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Yayy! Have fun!!🤗💛💛💛

[@eva_sagt_danke6631]

Thank you lovely Tracey💝💝💝

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww my pleasure!🤗💕💕💕

[@inneska.baranneska]

Благо Дарю Вас. Великолепная жилетка получилась ⚘🌹⚘🌹⚘👍👍👍👍👍 Очень яркая и необычная .❤👍👍👍 А ещё и в единственном экземпляре .

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗💕💕💕

[@cyndig8703]

Very fun style. I believe I can put something like that for myself. Thank you of sharing.

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure 🤗💞💞💞

[@debmarabito2486]

Beautiful. I would have left it longer, but I love it.

[@mandysa7581]

Oh Tracy !!! Cette veste est très réussie. Un vrai coup de cœur ! Félicitations encore une fois ! You're the Best ogf boho. ❤❤❤ ysa de Normandie en France ❤❤❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!🤗💛💕💛💕💛💕

[@christopherspringmann]

Ohhh, busy-busy, but the design integration works really well! I especially like the placement of the butterflies bridging the stock seams to break those strong verticals, while adding color..

[@pamfrank3962]

The embroidered bird was perfect...fabulous remake❤ Roses were the perfect touch. Wow the crochet in the panel is stunning

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 😊🤗💞💞💞💞

[@veronicastackhouse9105]

Wow wow this vest is awesome . I love this whole look. The vest dress and boots and YES THE HAT…This summer I am definitely going to be your twinster. Love love love this. Wonderful you are….Never ever disappoint 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww love it!! Thank you so so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@veronicastackhouse9105]

@@tmyershandmade978 💕💕💕💕

[@lanahasper6688]

So fab, Traci. Thank you.

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure 🤗💕💛💕💛

[@shannanberry]

Oo i just found a crochet pineapple stitch tablecloth... Want to use for upcycling... I was scared to cut it... But low n behold there u are teaching us how to do it..... ❤much thanks!!!!! ❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

I love it!!!🤗💕💛💕💛

[@marciamartins1992]

It's a work of art. So cool.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!🤗💞💞💞

[@clearwater7000]

Beautiful!

[@joannelane5296]

This is magical.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💞💞💞💞

[@jadefreeman8901]

You always take it to the next level love it❤❤❤

[@pollyporter-campbell7493]

Thank you, Traci. I want to do a jean jacket and this is right on time for that project.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Have fun!🤗💕💕💕💕

[@Runitbackrack]

Omg! You are goals!

[@evelynj.amponsah8417]

Nothing resembling fabric is off limits. Love the beige lace and the roses. Love the pillow cases.

[@tmyershandmade978]

So true!🤗💛💕💛💕

[@Bronte866]

What a beautiful vest! I just love it. The tulle with the roses - so pretty! I wish I could find some of that. This would make a great gift and initials or any words could be used as well. I like Peter Rabbit so I might need to put him on there, too. Lol. Thank you! ✅

[@tmyershandmade978]

Love the Peter rabbit idea!!! 🤗💕💕💕

[@mariajimeno2316]

Espectacular, te quedo genial, me encanta❤❤

[@ast9245]

What a Art to wear piece! I am impressed, really great, joyful, love it!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@bibizinha1234561]

This looks so boho&lovely😍Always a joy to watch your upcycle video's🥰 You are such an inspiration for me to re-create something new and so easy 2make from thriftshops and fabrics. I'm lovin' it❤ Keep on going Traci, you are a treu artist, creating with so much love and positive energy to share🙏😘

[@tmyershandmade978]

I appreciate that so much!🤗💕💕💕

[@noorhusain7999]

Wow fabulous , I love it ❤

[@saundraweed9738]

This is my favorite project so far !❤ ❤ ❤

[@dinamckain2559]

I have oversized denim jackets and jeans I can no longer wear. You inspire me to upcycle them to new works of art!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Perfect!!! Have fun🤗💕💕💕💕

[@Padraigan13]

I love it Tracey! ♥ One of the my top favourites that you have made.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!🤗💛💕💛💕

[@shelleysteward3041]

Beautiful.💕💕

[@Luna-wv5zx]

So beautiful! 🩵Your one heck of a clothing designer🔥 🦋 🔥

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you!🤗💖💖💖💖

[@tumblebugspace]

I “make” vests out of scarves, with some beautiful wood-encased magnet closures that my German cabinetmaker friend custom made for me. Seeing projects like yours here really inspires me to learn to sew on a machine, at age fifty-plus. This is *so* creatively encouraging. Thank you!

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗💖💖💖💖

[@ИринаДмитриенко-щ9ъ]

❤ Супер !!!!!! Бесподобно 🎉🎉🎉

[@gregorcalderon3109]

Precioso..... Me quedo sin palabras,feliz pascua ❤, Marga 🇪🇸

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you! Happy Easter!🤗💛💕💛💕💛

[@christinetrites2616]

I hope you had a great Day Sunday. I love your ideas. Thank you for all you do Christine

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💛💛💛💛💛

[@ruthfitzwater-cn3vc]

WOW, just wow! Love the vest and all the things you appliquéd. I will be looking at scarves, crocheted items, etc. with a new eye. You have inspired me!

[@tmyershandmade978]

Yayy! Have fun!🤗💛💕💛💕

[@paulabhatt8211]

You have inspired me totally thrift my wardrobe thank you spoooo much !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Love that!🤗💕💛💕💛

[@CraftyandChic]

Loving the doilies and roses!❤❤❤

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you 🤗💕💛💕💛

[@Daniela-danielaH]

This is beautiful!!! I have to tell you this is not my style, chic boho, but I LOVE your work!! you are so talented! and for me you are a kind of light sharing creativity! Thank you for that!!

[@jade631]

Love this. 😍 Thanks! 😊

[@belleamie4628]

Very nice! Designs after my own heart.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much 🤗💕💕💕💕

[@petro3441]

Amazing. You are talented❤

[@AG-ji4xl]

Absolutely love this...very clever way to jazz up old olds.

[@tmyershandmade978]

🤗❤❤❤❤

[@Paperdoll-]

Happy Easter Traci ❣️ Thank you so much for another video made with so much love 💕🐇🧺✨🌱⛪🐣✝️

[@tmyershandmade978]

Aww thank you! Happy Easter!🤗💛💕💛💕

[@beverlyosborn5240]

Loved it as always ❤

[@brigittea.1039]

You are a rock star and so beautiful! I love this vest.

[@tmyershandmade978]

Thank you so much!🤗💛💕💛💕

[@shawnmorymcmillion]

Thanks for your amazing instructions!

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure 🤗💖💖💖💖

[@marymittag859]

So very cute. Thank you for sharing

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure, thank you for watching!🤗💕💕💕💕

[@TweetyBirdFan2010]

I absolutely love it!!! Thx for sharing.

[@tmyershandmade978]

My pleasure 🤗💞💞💞💞