Making a Jacket from a Vintage Blanket!

Make a jacket out of a vintage blanket with me!
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pattern | pulled from an existing garment - see video
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fabric | flannel from joann's
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[@mzsher88]

I'm a 69 year old grandma and a night owl. I came across your first video a few minutes ago and after watching it, I decided to watch this one too. Your jacket turned out to be absolutely darling. I've been sewing since I was 11 and I think you have the gift like so many of us. Sewing relaxes me while I create something awesome that I love to wear. Take care and happy sewing!

[@JustineSilva]

I love sewing, knitting, crocheting - all of it. I think it helps with my anxiety because it forces me to slow my brain down and concentrate on the consistency of the stitches etc. Glad you enjoyed!

[@delilahclaudio8056]

I love this process used for attaching the lining super easy . Bravo to your sewing machine that did such a great job sewing all those layers together.

[@JustineSilva]

She ain't much to look at but my Singer Heavy Duty is built tough 💪

[@sharonvirtue4114]

Your disclaimer that you're not a professional seamstress is cute.. what you are doing is pretty complicated and the end result is fantastic thanks for taking time to share the project with us - really inspiring.

[@JustineSilva]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@abeeral-qattan5997]

You are very talented and you explain really well !! Please make more sewing videos 🥺🥺💝💝👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@JustineSilva]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@carolekus1715]

Brilliant thank you so much for sharing how to clone and how to sew up ‘cloned’ garment, love how you presented these videos

[@JustineSilva]

Thanks for watching! glad you liked!

[@iampaulbaker]

grabbing my blanket now

[@JustineSilva]

Thanks Paul!

[@I-serve-you-tea]

I want to sew but for some reason I am afraid of it. But I want to do this. So fun to choose your favorite clothing and make it from a different fabric. The possibilities are endless.

[@JustineSilva]

Just go for it! Start with something simple, it's the best way to learn :)

[@bill4123]

It turned out great! Thanks for sharing!

[@JustineSilva]

Thanks for watching!

[@Reynopatrick]

This was so much fun to watch. I always thought of sewing as some sort of wizardry. I was smiling and nodding my head while watching thinking I want to try this now. I’m gonna watch it again with my daughter and then we are going to see something together ! Excellent video ⚡️

[@JustineSilva]

Hey Pat! thanks for the comment! Have fun making stuff with your daughter!

[@melrose4429]

Wow that jacket looks amazing!! ✨✨✨

[@JustineSilva]

Thank you!

[@davebauerart]

Looks great! Every maker should learn how to sew.

[@JustineSilva]

Thanks Dave!

[@lovisamaanmies2983]

this is so impressive!

[@JustineSilva]

Thank you!

[@CPAndy-x5x]

I was waiting for you to cut out the rug - like "I Love Lucy."

[@JustineSilva]

lol!

[@domste]

Great one! It makes me wanna get a sawing machine for myself and learn to use it. I didn’t think it was possible to go through that many fabric layers at once, but it definitely looks like alignment is tricky

[@JustineSilva]

It wasn't so bad! The blanket material is thick, but compressed down ok. My singer HD did ok with everything, I didn't even break a needle, but it's always a possibility, so just be careful! Good Luck!

[@irmar]

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[@isaac.secret]

Turned out so good! Maybe I’ll upgrade my Snuggie to a Jackie.

[@JustineSilva]

Thanks Isaac!

[@RonAbernathy27]

Amazing! The only small thing I would add is trimming away the rest of the excess seam allowance in the collar to reduce the stiffness.

[@JustineSilva]

For sure! It helps to 'notch' the allowance around the arm holes for more movement too :)

[@anitanoel4673]

LU FLAT SLEEVE SEWING‼️ Basically you sow one scene of your sleeve and leave the whole thing flat and before you put your vest part of your jacket together you'll actually sew so one big continuous seen down I learned this while making doll clothes FLAT SLEEVE SEWING

[@JustineSilva]

I'll look it up, thanks for the tip!

[@shirleyhurley6776]

Great job, I like and can use a lot of your techniques, thank you❤

[@JustineSilva]

Thanks for watching!

[@dkelliott7942]

Excellent job👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JustineSilva]

Thank you!

[@enki354]

Wow I wish I was as skillful as you! But I'm a klutz.

[@JustineSilva]

I'm a klutz too! It's all in the edit 😉

[@Sonumahtel]

Your video amazing and very helpful 🇮🇳❤

[@JustineSilva]

Thank you!

[@yiraha2245]

Could you hand sew this?

[@JustineSilva]

I'd definitely recommend a sewing machine for this.

[@bill4123]

It's definitely possible but would be slow going. The benefit of learning by hand is mistakes happen a lot slower so you can fix them earlier. Pinning and basting are very important with hand stitching because it's very easy for the pieces to shift around.

[@jfrydaddy58]

You did an awesome job! I got bitten by the sewing bug a few years ago and purchased the same HD Singer that you have. My first 2 clothing projects were a Wool Vest and a Canvas Anorak. Since then I've made several Hiking Kit Bags . I really want to upgrade my Machine to an Industrial version to make a Heavy Duty Backpack. I have already sketched out my design. I will "Sub" and check out your other videos.

[@JustineSilva]

thank you! The singer HD is my go-to machine, but I also have an alert on FB Marketplace for industrial Juki's - my dream machine :)

[@scanzaroli]

You are so freaking talented! Love this

[@JustineSilva]

Thank you!

[@helenyazzie1847]

😊

[@JustineSilva]

Thanks!

[@PatLap]

Great work my friend! 🤗

[@JustineSilva]

Merci Pat!

[@ritawimbleton9356]

Great video I'm going to try that 👍

[@JustineSilva]

Awesome have fun!

[@jules2957]

Great job way better than pendleton !! Saves lot of $

[@JustineSilva]

Bougie on a budget 😉

[@fishmut]

Just started using the sewing machine so it might be a while before I tackle a job like this , beautiful flannel jacket and my favourite colour as well , great job , I’ll be checking your other videos on patter making if you have any , my project at the moment is a simple t-shirt hopefully I can get that right , thanks for sharing your video even though it was a while ago now . 👍

[@JustineSilva]

Thanks for washing! have fun!

[@mrwhitemustache9035]

​@JustineSilva umm...miss ☝️🥸 I think u made a spelling mistake here...✋️

[@doeyluv]

good job, you make it look easy

[@JustineSilva]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@fritz4345]

Great jacket!

[@JustineSilva]

Thank you!