DIY Denim Sherpa Jacket 🐑💕 | WITHWENDY

[@withwendy]

Been teasing this on Instagram for too long, let it be uploaded! Since the last two vids were faux fur I think I need to take a little break from the fuzzy fabric section :) let me know what you want next!

[@AmberRBowes]

withwendy I'd love to see casual day-dress tutorials!

[@pearlgarden4808]

Have you tried making leggings? I'd love to see that!

[@theinsider1505]

withwendy I would love a full length pants tutorial!

[@aminoki414]

Messenger bag possibly?

[@emmaashby8278]

withwendy summer dresses

[@taylormoon_]

This is perfect! I've been debating whether or not to buy a sherpa jacket but didn't want to since I already have so many denim jackets, so I will definitely be giving this a try!

[@withwendy]

Yay that sounds perfect!!

[@k.h7180]

Jenn Lee I literally made one years back and I didn’t have a denim jacket back then, but after searching and scouting for one, the entire diy project cost me $20. $15 for the jacket and $5 for the fabric. So your project would certainly cost less

[@Kylie.drew7]

I’m always so jealous when people are able to find GOOD oversized denim jackets at the thrift store 😑

[@withwendy]

Honestly I was nervous when I went too, but be patient and you never know!

[@ahodgepodgeofaudgepaudge]

Now that Marie Kondo’s tidying up is a thing, they’re probably EVERYWHERE!

[@anniemariekennedy2505]

I got one from my grandmas closet 😂😂

[@detroitboy202]

Inner city thrifts tend to have more oversized clothes

[@ihateyouall7026]

Study your nearby thrift stores, figure out when the trucks come in or what days the most clothes come in and try to go that day and the day after depending on when they shelf. Then you will have so many more options because obviously everyone wants the good stuff.

[@howdoyouwhisk]

would be cool to try to make a sherpa lining vest that's removable, too. i'm a denim jacket junkie and have some really cool hand embroidered ones that i miss in the winter, but wouldn't want to permanently move into my cold weather wardrobe either. maybe it can be buttoned in or something, so the buttons can be cut off once the vest isn't needed.

[@withwendy]

Buttoned in lining is totally a thing, you would simply make a sherpa vest and have snaps to connect it to the inside of the denim jacket. The major changes this would mean would that your denim jacket would now have small snaps on the inside (if placed strategically, shouldn't be noticeable from the outside), as well you likely wont be able to wrap the sherpa trim over the collar edge.

[@elinharry8389]

If you want it to be easy to remove you can sew it on by hand with long stitches. I did this myself, and it looked the same but was easier to remove :) only thing is that it takes a bit more time.

[@kyrar.749]

Maybe the denim colar could be slipped into like a Sherpa colar... Kind of like a pillow case. Anybody understands what I mean??

[@brittg2188]

Yessss oh my goodness I had the same idea today which is why I looked up this tutorial to see if it was a thing!! I was thinking of using the snap buttons (the small metal ones) but was worried that the sherpa/polar fleece would fray?

[@wasimakram7486]

I was thinking the same

[@mcockerham2003]

This video was very helpful. I wanted to line a denim jacket for my niece, but with fleece quilted to canvas for a sturdy lining. I also substituted some faux wolf fur for the collar. The project was a fantastic success. Everything fit perfectly and stitched up well. Thanks for the inspiration and easy to follow instructions.

[@ToThe9s]

SOO GOOD 💕💕

[@withwendy]

Thank you!! Sending you both lots of love!! I've been obsessing over your latest vids

[@marcydoyle9279]

Not only did I find this tutorial incredibly helpful, you are also entertaining to watch and a pleasure to listen to.

[@anetanet99]

Love your sewing projects!! And also appreciate the information we get about the materials... it's always interesting to know something new and work with it.

[@withwendy]

This vid was when I finally learned the difference between sherpa and shearling, so I'm grateful to learn along the way too!

[@sardeenz]

Love this! I will definitely be thrifting a jacket and recreating this for the fall! Wendy ~ it would be super useful if you included (even if approximate) how much fabric you purchased & used on each project to use as a guideline when recreating the pieces.

[@yadiraramirez3387]

The finished product jacket looks really cute! ✨

[@withwendy]

thank you!!

[@sabinemolloy6510]

So glad you’ve uploaded this! I love this style of jacket

[@withwendy]

Thank you!! I've been excited about this project for quite some time!

[@AnaClarePlus]

this jacket looks amazing 💓

[@withwendy]

I'm so happy!! Thank you!

[@ferson8734]

AnaClare annnna!

[@YehoodToob]

I bought my daughter a sherpa denim just before Christmas...I wish I had seen this before then! Thanks Wendy, I love your work.

[@natasharose]

Yes I’ve been waiting for this video!! 😍

[@WhitneyBaldwin]

You are so awesome! Always clear and concise in your tutorials! Definitely something to learn from. 💖💖💖

[@ysabellel2298]

I love this! how much sherpa did you end up using in total?

[@skylerhall1537]

You probably could have rubbed down the tacky backing with some talcum (baby) powder. It's really good at getting tackiness off glued surfaces. I used it to remove the sticky feeling on some pre-glued stretchy rayon and it helped soften and un-sticky-fy it

[@lear8991]

This is as a gift from you Wendy🎁I was looking for a sherpa denim jacket in thrift stores for weeks now and no luck! I'll definitely give this a try

[@Mykasan]

really pretty. i love this kind of jacket, it's cozy.

[@withwendy]

Me too! It's such a nice hug

[@madebysyreal6151]

All I can say is YES Wendy!!! Amazing and informative as always. If it’s fine, could I request a Q&A video sometime this year? Especially for those who have the same passionate creativity as you?

[@withwendy]

Yeah we can do one soon!

[@juliaisabel_13]

i wish I knew how to sew... this is beautiful and the perfect jacket for the colder fall days!

[@jackiekim6079]

You're such a great teacher♥ Love from NZ🇳🇿

[@withwendy]

Wow thank you, love from Canada! Wish we were closer!

[@missmarylee3]

Wendy, I'm wondering if using a walking a foot would be easier to sew all that fabric together? Love watching your videos by the way, they are so creative and fun to watch.

[@undrambatdorj5168]

Thanks for the great video! I am wondering how your sewing machine is handling the thick demin and sherpa fabric. Mine always gets stuck after several steaches. Is your sewing machine heavy duty?

[@iLoveLeatherNYC]

This is soooo cute! What a great idea You ROCK!

[@ToLovelyJesus]

Perfection!! 😍👏🏾

[@DouglasTheMagicBean]

I'm loving it ive been searching for an oversized Sherpa jacket, for sure will make.

[@mialago3764]

Just finished my jacket!! I used my moms old denim jacket and some scrap Sherpa we had laying around. Thank you Wendy!!

[@PStoner]

🔥🔥 woah that’s looks good

[@andreagarcia9407]

lil tip: if when you remove the backing you notice some stickyness on the fabric, dust on some baby powder or cornstarch on it, it will reduce the stickyness a lot and maybe make things easier to sew!!

[@Gleamiarts]

So fluffy! It looks great

[@marieverhavert8785]

Is there a way to connect the 'sherpa' to the jacket with just a button system or anything? Or would that be difficult? I love you & you're vids so much! Groetjes from Belgium xoxo

[@reecebuttercup]

Wow how cute abd you make it look so easy. Your are a joy to watch. Keep those videos coming please

[@TheUncomfyCouch]

I literally just bought a jacket just like this yesterday at the thrift!!!! It is slightly longer though. It is lined with fleece but looks like fur!

[@reaganneviska9937]

I think this may be my new favorite episode!

[@withwendy]

Wow thank you that means so much!

[@NicoleHough2]

So cute!!! Love that touch on it

[@justbeingTheo]

Hi Wendy where did u buy the Sherpa fabric?

[@TheThyckVixen]

Gotta love a good stitch I the ditch. Jacket looks great

[@Apnoym0s]

I really wanna do this but also make it detachable! Any ideas on how to attach it without anything showing? Will 3 Buttons on each front side will be enough ? 🤔

[@ahodgepodgeofaudgepaudge]

So cute!!! Could you make another one showing how to do it with sleeves?? I have extreme ocd about things like this where I would freak out if I wore a Sherpa jacket that only had Sherpa in the torso area! 😂

[@karl3397A]

Do you think this would work the same if I wanted to use a flannel material instead of sherpa?

[@yvenne3134]

I wonder if there's a way to make the fur detachable so you can take it of in summer...

[@aminoki414]

VIDEO SUGGESTION! Could you possibly show us how to sew a messenger bag? Love your videos! ❤

[@Bob.builter]

Sherpa are people from Nepal who are brave and strong People living in Himalayas. Glad to see the type of fabric they wear is given the name Sherpa

[@MyTaylordCloset]

Didn't know faux shearling had a name. Great DIY I always love your tutorials. I'm going to be on the look out for a denim jacket next time I go thrifting.

[@cribsisawsome]

Would deconstructing the denim jacket and sewing also work?

[@bluetectic]

Do you have any recommendations on what to do with jackets that have pockets on the inside?

[@SharonYaaDigg]

This is what I need!! Love you Wendy!

[@mimiawtf94]

I was just thinking of doing this to my thrifted denim jacket and I couldn't figure out how! Perfect timing!

[@showtell]

You are so talented Wendy. Love this so much! I’m gonna attempt it this weekend!

[@withwendy]

Please show me when you do!!

[@hakudoushinumbernine]

Getting 90s vibes i like this jacket

[@mrchapel6287]

Nice project, Wendy. It is possible to make 2 interior pockets, between the denim and the fake fur, using front pockets as guides for the stitching?

[@undermylimit]

Hey Wendy! I was wondering if you could do a tutorial on how you would attach sherpa to the sleeves of a jacket? I always get so frustrated when I find jackets with no arm linings! My arms need a lil love too 😋

[@scoutmass]

Love this- great job- looks super warm- you made that sewing acceptable.

[@monstersstolemysoul]

looks awesome! 💕

[@Becczor]

Wow Wendy, super cool! I have two questions: 1. Do you use a special needle in the sewing machine when sewing this thick? 2. How would you wash this jacket? By hand only?

[@danella636]

would there be a way to make the Sherpa lining detachable? so the jacket can be worn for warmer and cooler weather?

[@ratnaadnan8599]

As always.. Brilliant Wendy!

[@honeyb2014]

So glad I found your channel. Its helping me out a lot with sewing.

[@kgmaster9421]

this tutorial was really helpful for puting Sherpa in the collar for all kinds of jackets . im working on officer joe's jacket from my favorite sci-fi film, blade runner 2049. im a costume disigner my self and a film maker and i just could not help my self after seening the film it was fun making it , all i had to do was to put Sherpa on the sides of the collar , thank you soo much.

[@jamedraa8472]

Wendy, girl you are an awesome life saver. A coat was not in my budget.

[@sanchezlorenaa]

What is the model of your sewing machine?! I normally use an industrial sewing machine at school but looking to get one for home :) Open to recommendations 🤗

[@louisaagyei535]

Which machine are u using? The overlock is included?

[@summerangelbaker1827]

How would you go about cleaning the inside of this? Without putting it in the washer?

[@van.blueishna]

I was going to buy one that is too expensive for me, but this is much better. Thank you ♥♥♥♥

[@notkorra352]

I've been wanting to do something like this but was so afraid to do it, you make it look so much less intimidating I might just try this out 😀

[@kitkatglass]

Was there an added seam allowance in the arm holes? I'm working on this now, I'm excited, but didn't see how the edges of the arm holes were finished or left raw on the inside. I cut my fabric with added seam allowance in the arm holes curves but I don't know if it's worth the bulk to hem or turn under. Should I leave them raw or will wear destroy it. Help! Thanks

[@Andrew-yh4sc]

Hey Wendy! Another awesome build! I've been sewing for a few years now but I'm looking to start learning more. Just wondering how/where you learnt to sew? How long have you been sewing for? Thank you!

[@TheFashionWHT]

Omg I did the same thing for my sister's jacket for Christmas. I guess I didn't use sherpa fabric (thought it was...it was a much lighter and softer faux fur fabric that resembles sherpa). Anywho I was so happy about how it turned out. I was actually inspired by your teddy coat from last year lol

[@jesse2.035]

so i got 2 joggers with like a lot of fur stuff inside, you think i could cut it out and use that?

[@Bebe-de6hk]

Do you draw out sketches of your clothes before you make them?I’m learning to see and hopefully make some clothes for myself. But I can’t draw that well but I feel like I won’t need to since I know what I want to make. Would it be worth it to learn how to sketch as well?

[@withwendy]

I do sketch! You really don’t need to learn too much though because there are sketchbooks that already have forms for you to draw on top of. I’ve mentioned Fashionary products a few times on my channel, they’re really worth looking into!

[@MajaJohanssons]

Looks absolutely amazing 😃

[@VintageBohemian]

sprinkle baby powder on the sticky side and run through the dryer when completed to remove the leftover powder residue.

[@Mrsrafita2129]

So cute !!!!😍😍

[@commayours]

Wendy youre my favorite and i love this!!! This is SO cute and easy enough to do and we all got those surplus of jean jackets to work with haha. I love how this is upcycling too as a sewing newbie lol. Thank you sm wendy much love 💕💕

[@Gleamiarts]

Are sherpa and borg the same thing or are they completely different?

[@GantsilyoBaguio]

That's beautiful! Thanks

[@willreddy896]

This video was a great help, going to do the same but with an old military shirt which I use as a jacket

[@elizabethevanskiikka2184]

I love your account! Now I’m thinking if I can make a Sherpa black jean jacket for my husband for his birthday 😍😍😍 keep making amazing stuff please ⚡️👍🏼

[@nivristyles703]

You are so talented.

[@taylerbrossett1515]

YAAAAAAAAY FINALLY A NEW VIDEO!

[@withwendy]

At last!!

[@marisadaniela6]

Love your videos! Sewing videos and also your bullet journal videos. Thank youuuu!

[@withwendy]

Thank you!

[@marisadaniela6]

withwendy wow, I have mega anxiety over posting comments and I usually write it out a few times and delete. I FORCED myself to post it even if it sounded dumb because I'm trying not to give in to my anxiety so much in 2018. Your reply makes me feel so happy!

[@alessandramillsful]

Wendy number one!!!🚀🚀🚀

[@saraberumen1771]

What sewing machine do you use? Im looking to update from my old singer

[@kilipaki87oritahiti]

Could you make a video on how to make a dropped shoulder oversize checked overcoat?

[@amiramyers5245]

I love your videos so much! Could you please do another bag tutorial? like a designer fanny pack?

[@michellechilton3141]

This is what Ive been searching for to make a bomber jacket. Thank you!!!

[@intergalacticdreamer]

its so cute! you give me so much inspiration

[@withwendy]

Thank you!

[@rickymercado9983]

Have u thought of making it removable by useing Zippers by d bottons & velcro by d shoulders?

[@colormemandy]

What size and type of needle are you using?

[@Jessicathi]

OMG YESSSS I love Sherpa jackets!!

[@naveenakoti3813]

Hii Wendy can you show how to stitch maternity clothes like baggy tops or frills

[@annabiagini9790]

how have you learned all this? its awesome, wish i could do it

[@areli1128]

Well done girl!!!!!!👍

[@ColinLievens]

it would have been really cute if you'd have added an extra bit of sherpa at the ends of the sleeves so that you can see it when the sleeves are rolled up

[@digitalmud69]

Yesss I just got Sherpa fabric and was looking for a good tutorial

[@withwendy]

so happy! It made the jacket so cozy you will not regret it!

[@y4miko]

I am going thrift shopping tomorrow so I'll look for a denim jacket because this is a good diy! I already have 2 denim jackets so I didn't want to buy one like that since it is expensive and similar to the ones I have but this diy makes it cheap to do so I'll try!

[@withwendy]

Hope you find what you're looking for! :)

[@michaelj.mccall6530]

Do you think this will work with deer skin?

[@gunelmv2433]

that's so cool! loved it!

[@Gabby-vl7gg]

this is amazing. i wish i knew how to sew now. im going to learn just because of this video.