DIY Denim Patch Vest

It's here! After struggles with technology and fabric it's finally come together. It's a really fun-- and surprisingly easy-- project that anyone with basic knowledge of sewing can do. The name of the game is random and messy looking, so it's perfect for people (like yours truly) who like to play "fake it till you make it" when they sew. 

WHAT YOU NEED

1. 2+ pairs of jeans of different washes, it looks better with more contrast (ie dark and light wash)
2. Sewing machine and needle/thread (it's faster to machine sew but you can hand sew if you have the patience) 
3. Fabric scissors-- pinking shears, or normal ones work fine
4. Dark colored thread
5. A vest or jacket (something with a fit/shape you like and that has little/no stretch like the denim you are using)
6. Lining fabric (optional)

WHAT TO DO

1. Cut along the inseam and the sides seams on both jeans so you have total of 4 separate jeans fabric pieces.

Preview: Denim Patch Vest DIY

I've been gone for ages because the end of last school year was crazy.. But hey, I've started a new project... and it's surprisingly easy!

I love vests and am really starting to love the look of mixing denims... Inspired by various projects found on Pinterest and the interwebs, I chopped up two damaged/painted on pants (with holes in rather embarrassing places) and meddled with them to fit the pattern of a vest I already had.

I still need to play with other details, so that will be a surprise for all of us

Until then, here are more looks/projects with denim:

HonestlyWTF roundup of patchwork denim

American flag, "punk rock" vest from men's jacket

This roundup of INCREDIBLE, creative projects with denim

Mr Kate has a about 5 or 6 videos on creating awesome shorts like this...