THRIFT FLIP! I MADE A BLANKET COAT / Sewing a Statement Piece DIY Upcycling Vintage Fashion Easy fun

Two Weeks ago I found the TREASURE of all TREASURES at my favorite thrift shop! Its this beautiful white and pink checkered vintage blanket! I only paid a few dollars for it and I washed it as soon as I got home! My plan the whole time was to upcycle it into a statement coat, perfect for spring weather and keeping with my *pink era*. The coat inset entirely hand sewn, but I did the blanket stitching my hand! I love the look of these coats, they truly are where fashion meets art "fashionart" if you will 😅👍🏽 its the coziest fashion piece I've made yet, and pairs really well with a lot of my favorite outfits!
**When buying things second-hand always make sure to look it over really well for damages, and wash it when you bring it home
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[@gb4468]

I am so impressed by you!! You are amazing! And FUN! 70 year old mama here, sewing for 60+years and you inspire me.❤

[@suer666]

I agree

[@colorsaremyfrends]

the coat is absolutly iconic and absolutly the most spring coat I've seen. absolutely amazing!

[@AlexandriaLayne]

its super springy! I can't wait to wear it out on the town!

[@shannonsalo1932]

Absolutely!❤

[@gdhhayes2129]

If I find a similar blanket I'll turn it into a swing coat, as I realized that style would look amazing with this blankets pattern

[@wadenyoost1796]

The coat is exquisite and you are hilarious!! I just discovered your site and will be back to see what other fabulous things you do. Well done!!!

[@lovealwaysmom]

Nice job. You're very relatable. When you were hand sewing on the sofa with your husband on your right and your sister on your left I was giggling. Your arm swinging high and wide and your husband obviously leaning away from you. The awareness that one might get punched in the face or a needle might poke your eye.

[@AlexandriaLayne]

Lol he puts up with a lot from me 😂😂 he hates coming up into my sewing area because he is terrified of stepping on a pin 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

[@pedrobrunner2192]

The blanket is beautiful. I haven't even got to the end result, but i can tell it is going to look nice. Kinda Barbie-ish. I like it.

[@upperella]

You are so charismatic and your video was super entertaining! 👍 That coat is gorgeous! ❤

[@AlexandriaLayne]

Thank you!! I’ve been wearing this coat EVERYWHERE lately! The temperature has been perfect for it!!!

[@user-gb1us4rl9m]

Thanks for your very real sewing project and including the mistakes. Very inspiring.

[@jpendowski7503]

Thanks for a real “make” video not a pretentious tutorial. You showing the pitfalls is a big help. You look great in the coat.

[@RubyRudi]

This is the first time I’ve ever seen one of your videos. Great coat and you look fabulous in it. Thanks for the tips and entertainment on a Friday night.

[@faithfielder9493]

I appreciate your sharing your mistakes in the project. It can be a warning, but it's also an encouragement.

[@theanimaltherapychannel]

Found your channel in my feed recently - what a coincidence that I have put the exact same bathrobe in my "never let a gift go to waste - I can use it as a pattern" box. 😂😂

[@AlexandriaLayne]

I have a very similar box at my house! 😂 it has a pair of really hugely buy well fitting pants in it and as soon as I have the time I’m cutting them up and making a pair of the same pants but in a fabric that isn’t so ugly 😂😂

[@sandrarovira3034]

I thought I was the only one who goes through stages where I cut up old clothes and then 😱 or 😊hit or misses …. 😂

[@TreeHugginT]

The fact that you matched the patterns and the coat is cohesive makes me so happy I could almost cry.

[@AlexandriaLayne]

I tried really hard to match the stripes on the hem of the coat!! I’m so glad you noticed that!!!

[@TreeHugginT]

@AlexandriaLayne I am OCD and ADHD and that's the kind of things I tend to "hone in on". I've seen other creaters make these and I wanted so bad to love them but I couldn't because they were everywhere. Yours made me and my brain happy. 🩵

[@kittys.2870]

I found the loveliest embroidered quilt i will use as a lining in either the Galaderial cloak or a faux fur cocoon coat I'm making.

[@71babyjay]

I’ve done something similar with a wool blanket. My husband wanted a “boreal” coat for woodcutting or anything else in the wilderness in frigid weather. It turned out great.

[@dodgingbullets3503]

🐇🕯Very nice...The blanket stitch was the perfect adornment...Bless you and your hubby...

[@elizapowell7262]

Well...this coat is fabulous ❤

[@veniestagourdine3881]

That came out beautifully. Especially with that blanket stitch

[@CLIPPERTWO2010]

Love your videos. You are such a fun person. And I love your sense of humour. Your right about those boots they look amazing, but they make you pay for that fact. 😂

[@AlexandriaLayne]

I love the look of the boots so much but they totally make you pay! I'm surprised I haven't accidentally broken the heels off yet, or tripped in them 😂

[@alviencelamb5334]

I love how the coat turned out❤

[@Keeperoffyre]

getting serious 60s fashion vibes and i'm for it! great job!

[@AlexandriaLayne]

Right?! Like it’s got a bit of that “mod 60’s” vibe? Lol and with the boots it’s even more 😂😂

[@jemreandeau3583]

Love the coat, you definitely hit the jackpot with that thrifted blanket. I’d like to make a more fitted type of blanket coat. ❤

[@sheriw4119]

That’s a cute coat. The blanket stitch pulled it all together.

[@Melaniethomasintuitive]

That is an amazing coat! Love it

[@abundantlyinspired]

How great is this?!!!!💖💖💖I have made several quilt coats and jackets but never a blanket one and yours is inspiring me!!!!

[@faitparchristine]

It looks so cute!

[@AlexandriaLayne]

Dude thank you so much!! Sombody said it looked like howls coat from howls moving castle and now I can’t unsee it!

[@karenperrealt3520]

Love it!!

[@MarikaIomaLantz]

Lovely!

[@marjoriepark1198]

Great job. Good conversations… agree with boots. At almost 7 decades I had to give them up 30 years ago after tearing ligaments 2 times in my ankle. Be careful… Keep creating…

[@genemaddux9343]

Mmmm...the white boots - yeah!

[@marionrichardson1523]

Loving the vibe on your videos. It's fun and that coat is so spring like. I can just about sew a straight line and the way you imagine your projects are amazing.

[@AlexandriaLayne]

dude thank you so much! I try to edit the videos as true to my process as possible! sometimes that means it gets a little chaotic, but still good I hope! 😂

[@karmanjones8346]

Wow so so cute!!

[@tracyknight5186]

I love this!!

[@viviannefraser5974]

Great job!

[@dos14dos14]

Fantastic!

[@MoreStephanieHarford]

Simple but boujee haha, love it!! I'm complicated AND boujee. Anyway, it turned out great! And love that you showed a bit of the BTS photo shoot too 'cause I'm just a sucker for all things photo shoots after making something hehehe. The repetitive arm movements causing flare-ups sounds horrible, I get that when I fold too much laundry and any task similar and my shoulder blade area feels in pain, but I've never had an injury so who knows what my excuse is haha.

[@AlexandriaLayne]

My shoulder pain comes from years and years of competitive swimming 😂 it’s literally the worst 😂 but a little ice and some yoga and I’m good to go!!

[@babyno70]

Beautiful work!

[@lauraoergel6003]

So glad to see you did this!! It turned out awesome! 🤩 I always love seeing your process.

[@AlexandriaLayne]

I'm so glad you like it!! I'm so stoked with how it turned out!

[@dawnmango5022]

This is everything!

[@EnergizeVitalize]

Looks fantastic… great find and creation!

[@AlexandriaLayne]

dude I am still so obsessed with this coat! I wear it everywhere!

[@noellealdi881]

Girl your energy is amazing, I absolutely love the coat! I’ve got to make this 😭

[@suzannemolyneux6553]

OMG you are so fun. I love this.

[@TabbyCakes]

Gorgeous 💕

[@tompetty3742]

I love this! great job!

[@suer666]

Lol I just love your energy. Well done with the coat. I just had to subscribe. Your so positive and truthful its very refreshing x

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

Fabulous result gorgeous coat you are awesome ❤

[@livecolorful]

Omg! We love that pink pattern so much

[@kathoakes929]

Your coat looks amazing and great with the boots. Defo 50s vibe.

[@Happyplace1979]

Wow that is GORGEOUS!!!!!!

[@sampleworks9432]

Gorgeous results ❤

[@AlexandriaLayne]

Thank you! 😊 I have worn it out to dinner a few times since posting the video and got a few compliments on it!!

[@fairyGrandmother]

Wow! Your coat is really cute! TFS Hugs!

[@sharencornils8091]

Love love love this coat!

[@janbran6744]

One word, "Beautiful!"

[@jillianlemons1809]

So cute I love it!! I was excited to see what you created with the blanket and it turned out amazing! I love the stitching detail

[@AlexandriaLayne]

I almost didn’t do the stitching details because it takes FOREVER but I’m so glad I stuck it out and finished it!

[@goodvolks2know372]

"If you learn anything from my videos - that's on you", you cracked me up when you said that, too funny. I love how you smiled through the stressful parts, that I know aren't fun during a project and could so relate.

[@julieratter4942]

This coat is stunning!

[@AlexandriaLayne]

thank you!! Its perfect for spring! its not too hot but not too warm and is such a bold graphic pattern 💕👏🏽

[@MothmanBaddie]

Sis you did AMAZING! I wish that coat was mine. I need a sewing machine, you inspire me so much.

[@missymcmahon1879]

i so love it.

[@stefs3460]

Very cute coat and idea to upcycle a blanket

[@kathyvalentine1543]

Amazing! I just love this! You are So clever!

[@goprettymama]

I really enjoyed watching your video.I need to try this.

[@sharonl7493]

Love it😊😊

[@julieschneider340]

That came out so good, love the fabric.

[@crcramer1]

The coat is amazing. I’m living for the pink ❤

[@AlexandriaLayne]

I’m so glad you like it!! I’m still surprised it came together! After the shoulder seam ripped I lost a lot of my confidence in the project but it totally came together!

[@cassandracleveland]

Hello!! Fabulous! Those boots are amazing too ❤

[@jacquelinedonofrio7399]

Good job!

[@justyb2209]

I LOVE this! ✊🏾

[@mrswendyzarb]

love the photo shoot behind the scenes! Lol

[@patriciahamel5674]

I love how you styled it with those boots! So cute!

[@AlexandriaLayne]

I need to find new knee high white boots because these ones are so cute but I can barely walk in them 😂😂 they are so unstable!

[@patriciahamel5674]

@@AlexandriaLayne why not get some comfortable boots of any color and use leather paint to make them white? It would make for a cool video, and you could probably get Angelus to partner with you and supply the paint.

[@dorisamstutz5888]

Love the coat! This is a real win!

[@willworkforyarn4893]

The coat turned out so cute! Now I want one.

[@michellepolk4646]

I decided to take a quick break and your channel popped up in my feed. So glad. I used to sew my clothes in grammar and high school. I know what it feels like to have that ambition of completing a project in a day. It’s hit or miss. I enjoyed watching. Cute coat. Great personality ❤

[@carolvillanueva3728]

WOW ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

I have been wanting to make a bog coat (jacket) for years. I have not found the correct blanket to make it out of yet. Your coat looks wonderful on you. Those boots would kill me.

[@sewfabulous101]

Gurl you did an amazing job!!!!!

[@judywilliamson2068]

Turned out great! I love the fact that it looks kind of home made. That seems to be the style these days. Upcycling something that already exists into something even better.

[@Makeuploveculture]

I think this is such a cute and creative idea and I love this blanket as the fabric to use for this project. I saw another woman using blankets for jackets and she also did an amazing job. I wish I could remember her name at the moment but I can’t😢

[@robynevans1287]

🎉YAAAY!! 🎉😁 YOU DID IT‼️ Aaaand it looks GREAT!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@jenniferclanmythologyadmin8541]

I use my oversized heating pad all the time to keep the stiffness and pain away…. Many prayers for you! It’s so hard being a person who has to stay busy while coping with health issues. Yet, here we are!! Love your creativity!!

[@loishoover531]

That coat is gorgeous ❤❤❤

[@Pammellam]

I love you and your personality and your project. Boy, I wish I could sew!

[@explodedskull2114]

That was a great video! Beautiful coat!!👏Wow! It's so much more as a coat than the blanket, excellent vision. I'm about to embark on the blanket coat initiation and am so thankful for your video for multiple reasons such as; making a sewing circle out of the pieces about to be sewn for good vibes, needing snacks, putting overly optimistic timeframes and the pressure to complete things as if I can warp space-time, demonstrating when to stop and being ok with it, picking that blanket! ( I know I would've walked away from big square checks), winging your own pattern, being a taller girl like me, adding lapels-brilliant(I'm totally doing that) and pockets. Now I'm stoked to sew!!! Thanks again.

[@AlexandriaLayne]

TALL GIRLS UNITE!!! Sending you all the good vibes!!! lol make sure to follow the steps as closely as possible, and never underestimate the power of a sewing snack!

[@celestethompson4891]

This is awesome ❤🩷🩷

[@winwinmyfriend4727]

I love the boots with ❤the coat and the coat turned out amazing

[@denise4peace]

First time on your channel. Love it! The project, your commentary & style. Thanks for sharing your triumph over chronic pain & calling out classy-vicious boots! They do look great.

[@AlexandriaLayne]

im glad you like my stuff!!! lol those boots are the most stylish death taps I own!!🤣

[@ginnyboo]

Absolutely LOVE this !!! You did an incredible job! Your so fun !

[@ericataylor9063]

Love it

[@DRC4547]

Ty for sharing❤ ive really enjoyed watching this coat come together & your Soh is similiar to mine 😅

[@MartyG101]

New subscriber! 🙋‍♀️ I love how fun and well explained tutorial you did. You totally convinced me to go hunt for a blanket tomorrow morning. 😃

[@nikkihancock8388]

I absolutely love how this turned out!

[@cindyhmcdaniel4977]

Super great coat !!!!! You really added a lot of details 💗. I’m making an OS hoodie from fluffy fleece sofa throws, For granddaughter. Have to get it done before Christmas 🎄 🎄🎄

[@Truechildofgod]

it came out so cute and I really like it with the white knee highs it reminds me of Goldie Hawn/twiggy style so pretty!!

[@gladysf5728]

Great job! I usually do french seams when using that type of fabric, to prevent them from ripping.

[@sallymeister4989]

Your work is better than you realize. I do the same thing. You really did a great job!

[@codianderson9996]

I love every second of this!!! So engaging and relatable ❤

[@LonnieLovely]

New subscriber here! I loveeee this coat and I love your personality 🫶🏾❤️😍

[@karonspear1643]

This is the first video I have seen of yours and I am hooked! I LOVE the coat!

[@andrewhansen4179]

Bravo! I commend you on your success...quite courageous to tackle this project without a pattern...

[@ambersampson744]

She's BEAUTIFUL!💘💝💖💗💓