DIY: Tartan Sleeved Blazer

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Tartan and plaid are one of Fall's 2013 fashion trends. It was seen on the runways in shirts, pants, skirts, dresses and jackets. I've even spotted a few shoes in tartan here and there. Tartan and plaid was worn as uniforms for schoolgirls but it mostly seen in the 90s as the grunge movement. I guess grunge is back because we all know nothing is ever new. :-)
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In keeping up with this trend, I refashioned an old black blazer and replaced the sleeves with tartan. Here's how I did it.
Supplies:
tartan or plaid fabric (I used an old shirt)
blazer
sleeve pattern
chalk/marking pen
pins
seam ripper
sewing machine
Remove the sleeves from the blazer with a seam ripper.
Cut open the sleeves along the seam.
Lay the sleeves on the tartan fabric. This will be your pattern. 
You can use chalk/marking pen and trace around the sleeves or you can pin down the sleeves.
Cut out the new sleeves.
Fold the sleeve right sides facing each other and stitch a seam.
Turn the sleeves inside out and pin the shoulder area of the sleeve to the shoulder area of the blazer. Make sure the blazer is inside out.
Stitch a seam around the entire top area of the sleeve. I ended up creating 3 pleats at the top of the shoulder.
Fold the bottom of the sleeves about 1 1/2 inches twice and iron flat. Tack in place.
I styled my blazer in keeping with the grunge look by pairing it with some faded black skinny jeans and combat boots. 
Are you looking forward to wearing a piece in tartan or plaid this Fall? 


26 comments

  1. This is by far my fave DIY from you Mo. Mega kudos to you girl.

    xoxo
    Ivy
    http://www.purrpleivy.com/

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  2. Loved that blazer as soon as I saw it...then I saw that you made it! Wow...you have mad sewing skills!

    Debbie :)

    www.fashionfairydust.blogspot.com

    ps...
    http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=27102292&parentid=W_APP_PANTS#

    I snapped these bad boys up! It's either going to be a tragic fashion mistake or crazy awesome. Can't wait to get them and find out!

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  3. Thanks Debbie. I like these pants! I can't wait to see how you style them. :-) They look a little short for me though.

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  4. I love this, your so super creative and great DIY blazer :)
    Love it


    Laura x

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  5. This is a great way to incorporate the plaid trend! I never really thought plaid was ever out, so I'm glad it's big for the fall since I already have it in my closet. :)

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  6. I love that you DIY'ed this! It really makes the blazer that much more awesome.

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  7. Thank you! I'll try to wear it more. :-)

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  8. Thank you. I'll try to wear it more. :-)

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  9. Oh I'm loving this blazer, great job!

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  10. The tartan sleeves really revamp this blazer. Such a brilliant DIY. And I love the boots too.

    Oh to Be a Muse
    Shop Layered Muse

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  11. Thanks Savannah. :-)

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  12. Loving this punk chic look!

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  13. Awesome job! I love these refashions. I really need to get of my bottom and do some too. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  14. I'm a big fan of tartan. I love this DIY and the boots is good! **thumbs up**


    missymayification.blogspot.co.uk

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  15. You're dope for this!! I love the question mark chain

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  16. I adore this!!! I've been thinking of buying plaid lately, but why if I can create this jacket myself :)

    -Vogue&Heels

    www.vogueandheels.com

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  17. this is super legit! i love it!

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  18. That would be awesome! :-)

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  19. Ugh... I REALLY wish I knew how to sew!!!! U did an AMAZING job!!!!! Looks great!!!!!

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  20. Thanks Lynn. Practice makes perfect. :-)

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I really appreciate your comments!

Mo