Kids’ Levi’s Jacket Refashion with Patchwork + Hand Embroidery 🌼

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the clothes we already own – or find second-hand – and how much potential they hold. With a little creativity and time, something old and unworn can be transformed into something new, re-loved, and proudly worn.

In my latest YouTube video, I refashion a kids’ Levi’s denim jacket I found and purchased from Facebook Marketplace. I add a colourful retro floral patchwork panel to the back and hand embroider delicate little flowers on the front. It’s such a joyful and mindful sewing project to try.

I walk through every step of the process:

– Choosing the fabrics

– Planning the colour placement

– Sewing the patchwork

– And adding those finishing touches with embroidery 🌸

This is a great DIY project that’s perfect if you’ve got a jacket lying around that’s in need of a fresh start. It’s also a lovely way to use up your fabric scraps and play with your creativity without any pressure.

Here’s what you’ll need if you want to make your own version:

✿ A denim jacket (mine’s a second-hand kids’ Levi’s)

✿ Cotton scraps in your favourite prints

✿ Embroidery thread + needle

✿ Fabric scissors, matching thread, ruler, pins, iron, and a sewing machine

Check it out if you’re keen to give it a try! 🤗✂️

I hope this video inspires you to refashion something you already have, or to look at your wardrobe with fresh eyes.

🎥 Watch the full video here!

Have you ever upcycled or refashioned an item from your wardrobe? I’d love to hear what you added to yours – let me know in the YouTube comments!

And if you enjoy sewing, refashioning, and slow, creative projects, I’d be so grateful if you subscribed to my channel. More handmade goodness is on its way 💛

Take care,

Lauren 💗