Thrifted Transformations | Ep. 36 (DIY Hooded Jacket)

[@yamaksy]

The way u matched the fading blue was INSANE! OMG! Impossible got nothing on u!

[@NatashaEh]

AMAZING!!

[@bricbrac28]

right!! she is so good at this

[@mspatti]

Your pattern drafting, designs, and technique are just flawless. Love to see this.

[@coolirpa]

Hahah I wouldn't say flawless but it works out 😊

[@princessaly6563]

coolirpa i love how humble you are i wish you the best

[@marinat5137]

You little wizard, you never stop to amaze me.

[@agaucu]

I love this jacket!! The detail of carrying the button strips around the hem of the hood is so clever and looks amazing.

[@GINGER70HINTZ]

I thought the same about that detail...*Clever* was the word that I was looking to express it.

[@delainadixon406]

You are so incredibly talented. I'm always impressed and inspired! I'm making a ton of stuff after watching your amazing work!

[@coolirpa]

Thanks so much Delaina 😘😘😘

[@ggmaliethefairy6045]

+coolirpa I loveeee youuuuuuuu!!!!! and your clotheeeeeessssss!!!! it's mind blowing! !!

[@jerickaacevedo372]

......what??😦.... I don't get it..... April must have some magical powers because that didn't even seem possible until the end of the video.

[@coolirpa]

😂😂😂

[@23ahndra]

Jericka Acevedo like for real !! 😩😂😂 she's a wizard I swear!

[@dylandonnelly5552]

I totally agree!

[@rs_h_5356]

Jericka Acevedo exactly!! 😮💜

[@florencepierce1864]

Yep - Mad Magic Sewing Skills … I can see that!

[@tssdr9419]

This is so creative. I love the 'unplanned' bits like the button matching to the hole, lol. One of your best works.

[@whohasfetalkitty]

This has gotta be my favourite thing you've made. It just kept growing more and more personalized and detailed and thought out.. Sooo cool, April. You consistently wow me.

[@coolirpa]

Thanks love 😻

[@andree824]

WOW, WOW and WOW!!! Just love the way you always make your ideas come to life. Simply amazing!

[@hannahofhorror]

This is one of your best ones in my humble opinion. This one is out there, I love it.

[@gswpower7098]

she needs way more subs and she needs to be on that project runway show where you design clothes.

[@huyaba100]

yes

[@edenviger374]

Agreed

[@marissaarmas4355]

Project Runway focuses on designer-wear and couture clothing whereas this channel focuses on ready-to-wear. I'm not saying that she couldn't be on the show, but it would take a lot of practice in different types of sewing & textile work to be able to be successful on it.

[@MexGuRlyYD]

she got invited to be on project runway

[@irismarie9992]

+fervoxxx when?she should do it

[@theseeker4700]

Hey, I have watched this video religiously as my sewing skills have improved. Its been almost a year, but I have finally recreated this jacket :) feeling very proud and wanted to thank you for this channel

[@MrsLeBlanc14]

Seriously this is incredible. I always anxiously wait to watch more of your creations !

[@marathonfortruth4768]

April, you are a genius. No other explanation. I am truly in awe of your vision. Very inspiring to me as as an experienced sewist. The line “make it work” applies to you more than anyone I’ve encountered. Your design kept getting better as you worked at the challenges along the way! Incredible talent.

[@MyTaylordCloset]

Another amazing job! Your creativity is so inspiring you got me back into sewing and refashioning pieces in my wardrobe. I'm always super excited for your videos. I watch and rewatch all the time. Its so great to see your channel grow. Keep it up.

[@coolirpa]

Thanks so much Taylor! 😘😘

[@themallimalli]

The way the buttons lined up on the hood so you could do one button is just GOALS! 😍

[@Littlecat3100]

Take me on a trip I'd like to go some day, take me to New York, I'd love to see L.A.

[@katelyn4062]

Hahahaha :)

[@KatieNovaRose]

i reeeeeally want tooo..

[@zhanarkuanova752]

come kick it with youuu

[@jaminjummie]

You'll be my American boy

[@CraftingWithTopaz]

+Jumoke shoneye American boyyyyy

[@geministargazer9830]

This is my favourite thing you’ve ever made. The button matching at the top is really satisfying. And the effort to dye that fabric to match. It all just goes together so nicely.

[@Mae_______]

This is such an outstanding transformation! I really respect your artwork. This is really cool :)

[@coolirpa]

Thank you!!!

[@rosealeehobbies7486]

Sooo Awesome!!!! I would have never thought 💭 a dress & pants to make a jacket 😍😍😍 Your so blessed with Creativity!!!! 👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@sushantpanchal8153]

You always make amazing transformations ! Thank you so much for these amazing ideas !!

[@coolirpa]

Thank you for watching!

[@gymnast2156]

Wow April! I can honestly say I've been blessed to come across your channel years ago. This is truly amazing

[@StyledbyKami]

Turned out amazing I was thinking it would look cute with a drawstring and then u said it at the end lol ❤️😍

[@caleriasand8237]

You have a great eye for fabric choices and transformations! Skillz!

[@troiaaliyah]

The beat in the background sounds like the American boy

[@lynnna5136]

I thought the same thing

[@troiaaliyah]

+Beverly E thought I was the only one

[@catrinabush1530]

I kept getting distracted trying to sing along to it

[@Cmvle]

It's te instrumental of American boy

[@gurlio1000]

Lol, I thought the same too

[@katehardt468]

This is incredible! I am amazed every episode at your innovation and LOVE the final product every time! And how satisfying was it that the button and its hole fit so perfectly at the top of the hood?!?! These items were meant to be together. Keep it up, April! You're an inspiration!

[@EndohMiharu]

What the hell HOW IS THIS SO CUTE???

[@coolirpa]

^______^

[@Lizbeth1383]

I wanted to be a fashion designer when I was younger and honestly your talent is making me constantly wish I could be that. HONESTLY YOU ARE SO AMAZINGLY TALENTED I COULD CRY.

[@gabriella2624]

One day you'll have your own clothing line and I'll buy every single thing!

[@pixiesnow7636]

From one seamstress to another, I love watching you work. Your imagination and attention to detail (love that contrast fabric seam binding inside the hood) are amazing!! 😍

[@undetestable1]

I'm pretty sure a Parka isnt a "light weight jacket", its a straight up coat with a hood. Traditionally a fairly heavy one with a fur lined hood. When I saw the episode title I thought Coolirpa was being VERY ambitious. not that this didnt turn out great. I loved it, especially the hood. Great as always.

[@coolirpa]

When I searched up parka, similar designs showed up which is why I thought to named it that. What style jacket would you call it? :)

[@waiting2beRESCUED9]

It's just a hooded rain jacket shape. A light jacket as you said is literally what it is. A parka is for cold climates and has thermal insulation.

[@coolirpa]

Okay thanks for the clarification :)

[@undetestable1]

coolirpa I would have just called it a hooded Jacket. The way you described it in the video seems accurate to me.

[@delainadixon406]

As talented as she is ... she can call it whatever she wants LOL!

[@r3dlipzz]

What you do is so amazing. There are so many clothes that are being discarded and you are giving them new life while helping the environment. Keep doing what you do girl!

[@CrystaaalS2]

wow you did it again! you are tooooo amazing

[@coolirpa]

Thank you so much!!

[@Naz-gh4nm]

one of the most creative ones yet. good job April!!

[@nothing4020]

Really how long did this take to make? If I did it would take one year.

[@coolirpa]

It took me 3 days. Pattern drafting takes the longest!!!

[@pamp7171]

Thank you for answering. I wanted to know too.

[@theresanovak4199]

Another great example of your creativity! And the way it all worked out - including the button at the top of the hood - it's like those cast-off garments were meant to have this new purpose.

[@KarisGarra]

How.... How is this even possible? Why aren't you getting your own cloth line? D:

[@florencepierce1864]

That would be *So Great!* I'd love to see a Coolirpa line - made, from thrifted items , or ethically made materials! That's a super idea!

[@Mi.123mi]

Yesss!!! Indeed!

[@norisahyussup7448]

Karis Garra we will support he design is really cool

[@allisonematombe2320]

That double be a grenat idea

[@miraag1000]

Wow! You're an amazingly creative and skilled person. Congratulations for your beautiful work.

[@amberliu5826]

AHHH YOURE SO PRETTY AND YOU REALLY REMIND ME OF LUNA FROM F(X)

[@daniellescheubel4141]

TRUEEE

[@thaliaace5793]

OMG SHE DOES ALSO WHEN IS F(X) COMINGBACK

[@exog8848]

Amber Liu NOW SOMEBODY SAID IT! I WATCHED A LOT OF HER VIDEOS TO LOOK FOR A COMMENT ABOUT THIS! I AM SO HAPPY NOW!

[@HappyandReckless]

SAME EVERYONE HAHA I ALWAYS LOOKED FOR THIS COMMENT BUT NEVER FOUND IT UNTIL NOW

[@YumiOnline]

I thought the same!

[@leoniesatlukal7820]

you're work is so incredible! ♡ after every episode of thrifted transformations I don't believe the piece is just made out of thrifted stuff because it looks so amazing! never stop doing this, you're so talented :)

[@ScizzVids]

i seriously think you should make an original clothing line

[@lainniwellehan4918]

I LOOOOOOVE that you continued the buttons up around the hood. Fantastic idea, and I am totally in love with this jacket!

[@hagarraslan4527]

I dont know how to sew and I will never do this but I keep coming to stare at the magic happen :P

[@kimuchinoodles]

This is amazing. I can't even. This new subscriber has been watching your videos all day. Mind blown.

[@ManonVelasco]

Wooww.. this jacket turned out sooo cool! I wist i could buy it from you! :P

[@puniisham]

This girl is incredible...the outfits you come up with...its just incredible....good eye for what is and what it can be. Awesome...I love your videos.

[@victoriayang5308]

Another great transformation! Your creativity is astounding! :D If you have time, I have a quick question: I had ideas about a double layered jacket, and I was wondering what additional steps you would take to line it. Would you have lined each piece before sewing them together? Or would the lining be added after you put the jacket together? Maybe this could be answered in a new video? :D Again, great work, April!

[@coolirpa]

You would have to sew one full jacket and one full lining jacket and then sew them right sides together. Sew around all the edges except the sleeves and leave an opening at the bottom of jacket to turn it inside out after 🤗

[@victoriayang5308]

You're amazing. Thank you thank you! :D Can't wait to see what you come up next!

[@tracykay2178]

I love your transformations, you have such great vision for transforming the most mundane things into spectacular garments. You also make them look achievable. Thank you.

[@rawrsophiex]

I would loveeeee to buy this off of you😭

[@winterlite3243]

Sophia I totally would buy this!

[@imamixture]

Oh how simply you explain, and I was forever afraid of making a hood, now your style hit me like a brick! Thanks a million👍

[@KarianneHylkema]

Your background music sounded so familiar and suddenly I remembered. It's an instrumental version of Estelle feat. Kanye West - American Boy. Weird that it's credited to @erikphotoman...

[@lethalllex]

Wow you've never heard of sampling

[@Pseudofaewonderer]

some people dont. and thats perfectly fine ^^

[@user-vw2bi8zv1s]

Karianne Hylkema Because that person took the original song and recreated it using different instruments, etc. It's really a sorta "revamp/remix" type thing? I'm not sure what the actual term to use would be, but it's pretty much just a recreation of the song in a different way.

[@ameliamargaurite3150]

Such a creative transformation! How you're able to look at items and come up with the pieces you do astounds me. Always entertaining!!

[@mirilovely7351]

that could've been a really nice romper.

[@ThePackQueen]

you are so talented! glad you were able to get the ombre effect you were wanting with the mixture of colors! love how it turned out and can't believe there are people who thumbs downed this video. I love what you do and how you do it! it's done your way and I love that😘👏👏👏

[@itshellabreetho349]

this is dope.....i hate how u male it look so easy.... i havent gotten the pattern part down...been tryna make a pair of shorts for a month ..lol...3 failed attempts

[@coolirpa]

Don't give up! Start with tracing a pair of shorts you own 😊

[@itshellabreetho349]

+coolirpa i will...im a little discouraged, but i havent completely given up...ima keep watching ur videos for inspiration...lol 😘😛

[@daniellegrove5792]

meshatv shows you how to make shorts pretty nicely she has a cool trick that helps out a lot.

[@cruizinbaby]

Out of all your transformations, this is my absolute favorite. So cute!

[@allysonbroderick5517]

You should make a new intro

[@Mommamacnz]

What an amazing job. I love how you use existing parts of the original garments to make features for the new garment.

[@jay_beri]

how come you didn't line the jacket? or at least the hood? because when your hood is down you can see raw edges...

[@kerryoke68]

I wouldn't call those raw edges, that piping strip is part of the style. I have seen that in other fashion.

[@coolirpa]

I actually sewed bias strips out of the printed fabric to hid the raw edges of the hood.

[@coolirpa]

You can see it at 5:30 I also did the same thing for the neckline as well. When I said "finish all the raw edges.. I did. Just didn't show in the video.

[@kerryoke68]

coolirpa Yes, I thought those added a great touch.

[@jay_beri]

+coolirpa I see!! I hope this comment didn't come off as rude or over critical, I was just wondering if the jacket would have come off as a jacket bought in stores if it was lined on the inside. Except your work always look professional, April ❤

[@phuongthan2471]

Not only you're so talented but also beautiful ...... Everything looks so good on you !! 😍

[@anniercarney5125]

I have not ever used a sewing machine but you make it so easy. I love your creativity of your transfkormstions. Keep up the great work.

[@BettyOs]

Such a good looking jacket April!! Amazing.

[@sarahr.trenchard8287]

Wow! Love how this turned out! Great idea with the buttons around the hood! Very funky unique!

[@simonechristian-skinner5020]

this is definitely your best work to date, love love love it. your details always add that special touch. you are a pleasure to watch.

[@malinichandramcdiy]

Amazing!! You never fail to impress me with your creativity and skills!

[@MOOMOO2728]

What you do with clothes is amazing. You really have a gift.

[@ednalaura875]

That jacket is amazing, you sew & recreate very well, keep up the excellent work.

[@dreamzkat3496]

I just love your creativity! It's so cool to see thrifted things made into something new again!

[@amum9958]

this girl is a genius. I can't sew at all but I just watch the channel because she is so good at these transformations!

[@jenniferroberts9705]

Yay, Something with long sleeves for those of us on the east coast. Fall will be here soon and I'd welcome more thrifted transformations with long sleeves like this great jacket. Love all your creations and can't wait for your next video.

[@pegasusquilts]

Sew stylish. Combining the two fabrics really gives it extra flair

[@florencepierce1864]

Yet another great ThriftTrans that I'm revisiting, and as usual, it's even better and more brilliant the 2nd time 'round! So inventive and clever!

[@leslieryalls566]

Thrifted Transformations are my favorite! I have a gorgeous Ralph Lauren asymmetrical layered skirt I want to make into a kimono thanks to your inspirational videos.I never wear it, but maybe I would if it were a kimono. TFS.

[@coolirpa]

That sounds like a fun project! 😁😁

[@maryse.jumps22]

Wow, you are so amazing April. I love to sew too, I have talents for transforming something that already exists but you have so much imagination to create new pieces of clothing with old ones. Congrats seriously, I love your channel, please continue, you are such an inspiration.

[@inderesis]

I wanted to make denim jacket for ages! And now I know how. Thank you! It's just incredible how talented you are.

[@mariamacksoud3080]

Absolutely magical. I am fascinated by April's channel.

[@ScubaNerd11]

This is awesome! Great job, April! I love the added touch of the buttons around the hood... super cute!

[@lain5900]

That's a badass hoodie! Love how it turned out! Excellent work girl!

[@theseeker4700]

Beautiful jacket, you are soooo talented. I just purchased my first sewing machine yesterday and have been watching your videos all day learning the trade. Thank you teacher 😊

[@lindalee7141]

Incredibly, incredibly talented. Always amaze me when I watch your video. I wish I'm that talented. Your transformation is beautifully done.

[@francessutton3395]

this is so CUTE. I am obsessed!! your talent continues to blow me away!!

[@marbtian3458]

You are such a genius! I love all of your transformations!

[@natilezombie]

I think it's your prettiest transformation. Amazing work.

[@hannahson4100]

Whaatttt...every time I watch your video, my jaw just drops and won't close...You are such a talented and inspiring person, April!! Thank you for sharing these awesome videos with me! God bless you😘

[@kadydiditm8427]

Wow! I love what she created and I would definitely wear this jacket. My son't amazing mother-in-law is an artist with a sewing machine and other crafty things. The running joke in our family is that if both she and I were given 2 cardboard boxes, along with the same exact crafts type articles and then given 24 hours to create. . .that in 4 hours she would have created at least 10 amazing items. . .and when the 24 hours were up I would still be staring at 2 cardboard boxes and all the crafts items. . . Doesn't hurt my feelings, because it's true.

[@sheriamcfadden7154]

Thanks April for all your videos and ideas. You were the first to inspire me to start sewing. Your very creative and helpful. Wish you the best on your future endeavors.

[@sacorrawhite5342]

This is my favorite of all your creations. I should buy this & wear it all the time!!! Love it

[@kristinecantela5349]

I will never get tired of saying how AMAZING you are!!! Thank you, so much, for this new video! Keep inspiring others!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@valeriahernandez6530]

Probably my favorite thrifted transformation ever

[@JamieThrowsConfetti]

That jacket so super cute!! Love the ombré effect!

[@bitski777]

I legitimately cannot get over how freaking talented you are.

[@leesawillard4104]

You are an amazing textile artist! Inspirational, wickedly creative and skillfully taught lessons. Thank you 🙂

[@nobodyyouknow5225]

I came across April's page YEARS ago, and completely forgot about it after changing gmail accounts, and finding other videos I liked watching....but omg. I am so happy I found her again! I love this! I think the first videos I watched of hers were yearsssss ago when she transformed a man's button-down work shirt into a skirt or something like that. Still. So. Cool.

[@patriciaingram803]

You’re killing me! You are too smart and very brave. Love your jacket. I wouldn’t have seen that in a million years.

[@racheltoffeepudding7732]

Wow April!! Amazing and super inspirational. Also I ❤️ how thoroughly professional you are about every little detail, ie matchin up the dyeing effect too! Just 👌 Thank you

[@julest.shadow6817]

This has to be my favorite transformation yet! So comfy.

[@sophievonwolfersdorff6707]

I can't stop watching your transformations. You are so talented!!

[@luluolivier9930]

the favorite is recycling clothes. I love thrift stores and sewing.

[@NiyaKumarA]

you never fail to amaze me dear.... you are blessed with such a great talent

[@dreamflower2756]

I would buy it. I can't believe how talented you are April.