DIY // Blanket Jacket

This tutorial takes you through the steps of how to transform a woollen picnic blanket into a cute jacket - featuring oversized pockets! I'm obsessed with how this garment has come together and it's been on high rotation ever since completion.
The DIY process is a fairly straight forward flow that just includes a handful of finishing details that can make it a bit time consuming, so I'd recommend putting at least a day aside to complete this number!

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Suggested Fabric Amount Required (based off shorter length):
Size Extra Small = 1.3m (off the roll)
Size Small = 1.5m (off the roll)
Size Medium = 1.7m (off the roll)
Size Large = 1.9m (off the roll)
Size Extra Large = 2.1m (off the roll)
(add or take 0.2 metres for anything larger or smaller than these sizes)
NOTE: This amount is just for the outer material and will need a replica amount for the lining.

✰ STEPS ✰
0:00 - Preview
1:52 - The Essentials (What You'll Need)
3:29 - STEP 01: Use existing garment to measure & cut bodice panels
6:15 - STEP 02: Join front & back panels
7:04 - STEP 03: Prepare & attach sleeves
11:17 - STEP 04: Create & attach the pockets
17:56 - STEP 05: Prepare lining
19:12 - STEP 06: Attach lining to jacket
22:39 - STEP 07: Prepare & attach sleeve cuff sections
24:31 - STEP 08: Fold/hem centre edges
25:45 - STEP 09: Prepare & attach collar section
29:09 - STEP 10: Create buttonholes & attach buttons
ENJOY!

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