DIY Twisted Cutout Blazer Upcycle

Today, I have a fantastic tutorial lined up for you on how to refashion a plain blazer into a chic statement piece that’s perfect for a date night. I’m going to show you one way to breath new life into your neglected blazer and give it a fresh, fashionable twist. 

Let’s quickly go over what to look for when choosing a blazer for this project. You can work with whatever blazer you have on hand for this project however…

The ideal blazer is one in a solid color that’s tunic (hip) length and has maybe one or two buttons (none is even better). If nothing else, it should be fully lined & loose-fitting. 

Why is This The Ideal BLazer?

• Solid Color: The twist cutout details will stand out more on a solid color as opposed to on a busy print. Also, I’ve noticed that most cutout blazers are in a plain color. However, I’m sure the style would still pop on the right print such as a small pattern.
• Hip Length: The longer the blazer, the more room you’ll have to design the cutouts.
• One or No Buttons: The button closures no longer serve a purpose once you create the front twist so you’ll need to remove them and sew the buttonholes closed. Therefore, the less buttons the better.
• Fully-Lined: This is a must as you’ll need the lining to finish the edges of the cutouts.
• Loose-Fit: Once you create the twist, the blazer will get a little tighter as the center front overlaps by a couple inches. Which is why I suggest one that’s a little loose to accommodate for that. However I do have a video on an easy way to resize a blazer that’s a little too snug. You can find it HERE

supplies You’ll Need:

How to shorten a Separating Metal Zipper

It’s easy enough to shorten a plastic zipper but not so much a metal version. Watch the short video HERE for a simple way to customize the length of a separating metal zipper in just a few easy steps.

↓  Make sure to watch in HD, for the best viewing experience  ↓

THE END RESULT

Blazer a little too tight? Try this hack!

• Undo the center back seam stopping approx. 4 inches from the collar. 
• Stop below the facing if your blazer also has one like mine, then reinforce the end of the seam. 
• Do the same for the lining as well. My lining was attached to the facing with a pleat at the center back so I undid the pleat.
• My blazer also had a split, so I remove the extra bit and cut the lining down the middle since it didn’t have a center back seam. 
• Afterwards, I turned the raw edge under by a 1/2 inch, then pinned the main fabric and lining together along the edge.
• But before sewing the seams closed, add a couple ties around the waist areas. 

QUCIK TIP: If you find that your lining is slightly larger so it’s peeking out the back, I suggest making a pleat on each side and secure it in place instead of cutting it to size as this extra fabric allows for ease while moving.  

Watch the short video HERE to see more details on upsizing your blazer

And there you have a quick and easy way to make your blazer a little more roomy. Now that I had a little more wiggle room, I was able to upcycle my blazer with a front twist. Let me know your thoughts below.

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