Refashioning A Blazer - Removing The Sleeves | Ep.1

[@sas534]

That is beautifully done! Just what i was looking for. I didnt want to use a top stitch because my dress hasnt got that anywhere else. This looks so nice! Thank you for the video

[@colleenglea]

You are so welcome!

[@philadelphiahomestay9202]

Thanks for the tips..... I love your channel!!! The details and instructions are very easy to follow (with no fear of error) :-) I just took a crocheted crop sweater that would normally be too small for me and turned it into a cute shrug for my summer stuff since I hate showing my floppy arms.

[@colleenglea]

+Philadelphia Homestay Glad to hear you are recycling old clothes keep it up and thanks for commenting.

[@colleenglea]

It can be a daunting process to recycle old clothes, so I’m starting with the most easiest of projects - removing the sleeves from a blazer/jacket/coat. The techniques I’m using are a couple of hand sewing methods so that i do not distort the armhole shaping and I get a clean and professional look to the garment. It is well worth the time and effort and also a great opportunity to practice your hand sewing skills. Give it a try!

[@lindabrown7374]

Your instructions are so clear and easy to follow. Can't wait to see what you recycle next!

[@colleenglea]

+LINDA BROWN Glad to hear that you enjoyed the first episode of the recycling series. Thank you for commenting.

[@bananachip92]

Thanks so much for this tutorial, it worked like a charm!!

[@colleenglea]

You're welcome Tiffany, sew happy you enjoyed the tutorial.

[@lolitabonita08]

you are very good to teach us how to do things...thanks.

[@colleenglea]

Thank you Loitabonita.

[@andrewnathan2903]

Interesting!!!! I'm gonna try this on my jacket because the sleeves are too tight. Thank you!!!!!

[@colleenglea]

You're so welcome Andrew!

[@motherpops]

never mind the blazer - which is fab, that cardigan you have on is beautiful. did you make it?

[@lydiecatelain-philippe5988]

I know what will happen to that old jacket in my closet! Thank you for your very helpful videos :-)

[@colleenglea]

+lydie catelain-philippe I am so glad that I have inspired you!

[@AmyLetitia]

What a wonderful video. So inspiring. Well done!

[@colleenglea]

Thank you!

[@sheilasewell3955]

Great video. Will give It a go. Thanks

[@colleenglea]

+Sheila Sewell Let me know how you get on! Thanks for commenting.

[@whirlwindofashion]

great video

[@colleenglea]

+whirlwindofashion Thank you!

[@lepetitchat123]

My linen jacket doesn't have a definable line around the sleeves. Where should I cut? Can it be done?

[@colleenglea]

Yes! When you have removed the sleeves, use bias binding (this video will help kzbin.info/www/bejne/fandZ6uhrqeehZI ) the neaten the raw edges. Hand sew and machine into place.

[@neonpink811]

"slip stitch"? I couldn't make out how you did it,or if that is what you said. do you have a video of it?

[@colleenglea]

+Nicole Hammond Here is the link 'How To Slip Stitch' kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5y4mqOCeMt9hs0 and thanks for commenting.

[@neonpink811]

+FashionSewingBlogTV thank you so much! I plan to use your technique on a couple of my blazers.

[@colleenglea]

Hi Nicole, It would be great to see your capes on my Facebook page here is the link > facebook.com/FashionSewingBlog/?ref=hl