I saw a super cute Desigual blazer over a year ago that was painted and embellished with handwriting on it. This was my inspiration…
Since I’m obsessed with wearing one-of-a-kind pieces this is my personal version I crafted using a thrifted blazer from Talize.
Embellished DIY Blazer
I painted some of it by hand, added my own buttons and trims, ironed on some embroidered patches, sewed on the heart elbows by hand and wrote some personally meaningful text that makes me happy.
Total cost?
About $15.
That is the great thing about keeping bits and bobs in your crafting studio, you have everything you need. I didn’t have to buy anything other than the blazer.
It was a labour of love without a doubt.
A great little DIY embellished blazer project that evolved over months. I started it way back when my sister and nieces visited last year. They created their own versions of altered jean jackets.
I didn’t finish it at the time because I was too busy helping everyone else with their jackets.
Thankfully the DIY bug struck again and I was able to finally finish it. A pet peeve of mine is unfitted projects so I’m really happy this one is done.
I styled it first below and then I went back and added some more text.
Some of the things I wrote on the blazer…
Don’t look back, you’re not going that way.
Tomorrow is promised to no one. Only yesterday is a guarantee.
Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.
Lead with your heart. (on elbow)
Wear your heart on your sleeve. (on elbow)
Put a bird on it. (near the bird)
Dream without fear. Love without limits.
I plan to keep adding text when the mood strikes.
Either that or I’ll sell it. I haven’t decided yet.
Sometimes when I create I find that like life, it’s the journey that counts and not the destination.
Hey! That’s another text I need to add to the blazer ; P
What text would you write on your blazer?
Your DIY blazer is much more appealing than the inspiration piece Suzanne. There is a refreshing sweetness in your embellishment choices. You’re going to run out of blazer considering the quantity of wonderful little wisdoms out there!
woww, I think that your own version looks better than the desigual blazer, such a job of art!
And I feel inspired to revamp some dull clothes in my wardrobe, I have to take them to the next level adding messages and patches and flowers!.
Love a genuine piece!
besos
So cool! Personal creations like this are so meaningful. And, yes, we learn and are rewarded when we exercise our creativity.
This is a total work of art…your creativity skills are off the charts!
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
I think you know by now I LOVE your embellished pieces. This is possibly the best by far, mainly because of all the phrases you’ve added to it, which must feel so good to wear. The little hearts on the elbows are the cherries on top.
These projects you do always inspire me to try my own DIY projects. I’m still working on my “painted dress” but I have designs on a couple of boring blazers hanging in my closet.
– Sherry
I always love your DIY skills and this blazer is no exception – I like it much better than the inspiration!
xxx
this is awesome! you´r so talented and the blazer is a piece of art – love that personal sentences!
xxxx
Gosh…this is fabulous Suzanne!! Especially now with embellishments and embroidery being so modern!! I always think I want to do something like this—and then I get realistic…ha ha!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
You’ve made some wonderful embellished pieces and this is another to add to the collection. I especially like the heart patches on the elbows. I’ve had mixed success with embellishing clothing items – some things just looked better in my head than in reality!
Amazing work. Your work is so clever and well done. Your jacket is much better than the one that inspired you. I really like each phrase that you chose and how clever of you to locate them where you dead. Wonderful styling also, of course. This one of a kind jacket will enhance any outfit, and you did it yourself!
Bravo and Bisous. Or is it Brava ?
❤️❤️❤️
Elle
https://theellediaries.com/
I love how you personalized and embellished that blazer, Suzanne! What a great idea to add phrases which are meaningful to you. Often when you see things with writing on it, it’s the phrases that put me off, as they say nothing to me about my life. Love the cute buttons and elbow patches the most! xxx
I’m glad that this undone project turned out so brilliantly. The journey, I agree, but the finished work can be so satisfying too. This is better than your inspiration piece. I’d love to go to one of your workshops as a niece-of-the-day. Hahaha! Sometimes it’s more fun to create together.
You are very good at this craft. Making unique pieces.
Greetje
Oh my gosh….I love this Suzanne! You are so good at knowing how much embellishment is the sweet spot. (Thinking back to your awesome hat bands)
I’m curious what kind of pen you used for the writing.
It’s a fabric ball and brush dual tip marker by Marvy Uchida. I highly recommend it.
You did a great job! I also like patches and adorning stuff. Or up cycling or whatever you call it.
The slogans you wrote on the blazer are fab as well.
I like Iris Apfel’s slogan: more is more, less is a bore.