Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Bee happy ...... upcycle a tweed jacket

Do you remember this jacket in the Country Living magazine?
 
 
Well now I have finished customising my grey tweed jacket.
 
Hope you like it.

 
Lace and ribbon detail on the pocket and cuff.

 
Ribbon detail on cuff and bottom of the pocket.

 
A secret Union Jack inside the jacket.


 
My own brooch I made with beads, bee, ribbon and crown.
 
Plus a Cath Kidston crown brooch too.

 
Ribbon and lace detail on the back too.
 
The floral ribbon is from my Tilda stash and the grey lace is French vintage.



 
I love the changes to my new jacket.
 
Perfect for wearing now there is a chill to the air.
 
What do you think?
 
Bee happy x

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13 comments:

  1. Vintage Jane10 September 2013 at 09:26

    Love it! Looks unique and expensive ... ! M x

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  2. greenthumb10 September 2013 at 09:37

    So very pretty, you have done a great job.

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  3. Dotty10 September 2013 at 10:12

    I love it! Pretty and cool and that little bit of colour really lifts it.xx

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  4. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms10 September 2013 at 11:48

    Wow, it looks stunning. xx

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  5. Anonymous10 September 2013 at 15:05

    You've added a touch of pizazz and now you're ready to go anywhere! I love it! Oh, I do wish there was a bit of a chill in our air..I'm looking forward to it.

    How sweet of your neighbor to gift you with that lovely bee ribbon. Now I could go for some honey on something.

    Be well and happy, dear Deb,

    Marianne xo

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  6. Nostalgic Vicky10 September 2013 at 15:48

    I think what is so nice about what you have done is that it is not too much. Well done it looks good enough to wear xx

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  7. l.wilks1110 September 2013 at 18:14

    There's nothing like a pimped up jacket to impress your friends. Well done it looks great....xx

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  8. Terri10 September 2013 at 20:25

    Hello Deborah,
    I think you have done a brilliant job of it. Your choices of colors, patterns and textures go beautifully with your jacket. I just love what you have done!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  9. Pene10 September 2013 at 20:38

    Wow love the jacket think I'll have to start hunting around for one in the charity shops and do a makeover on it! You've inspired me thanks

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  10. Elderberry-Rob10 September 2013 at 20:41

    That's a fun project and you have a lovely result - will look great with jeans.

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  11. Martha's Favorites11 September 2013 at 03:57

    Hi Deborah: Great job on the jacket! Blessings, Martha

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  12. chrissie11 September 2013 at 07:46

    It looks amazing-what a wonderful idea

    Chrissie x

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  13. Crafty Gifts & Crochet11 September 2013 at 16:55

    FAB... I'm off to see if I've got a jacket suitable for trimming.... lol. xx

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