What can be made from an old drape coat

Every person's closet contains a lot of old things that have already gone out of fashion or have lost their former appearance. However, it would be a shame to throw them away and you can no longer wear them. In this case, they can serve as the basis for new things.

We talk about what you can make from an old drape coat in the article.

We sew clothes from an old drape coat

• From an old adult coat sew children's clothes (coat or jacket). It can be made in any style and have any shape. Since the product is for children, then you can decorate it with tassels, beautiful and bright appliqués and pockets. Don't forget about the lining.

• Sleeveless vests never go out of style. A drape vest will be an excellent accessory in the cool season.

• To sew a skirt you need to use the bottom of the coat. It can be either slightly flared or more strict.

ADVICE. This skirt will look very beautiful with a wide belt. It is also better to sew it from drape or choose a leather version.

• Drape is successfully used in making clothes for animals. The product must be made in the form of a shirt, but the buttons must be on the back.

Accessories

After spending a little time, you can sew an original bag. To do this you need to cut two identical semicircular parts, place a strip approximately 10 cm wide between them. All parts are sewn together. Then you need to sew in a lock or make button straps. Straps are sewn to the bag. The finished product can be decorated with appliques, embroidery or pockets.

Very easy to make case for smartphone or laptop. You will need 2 blanks of the same size, which need to be sewn together on three sides. You can use a button or snaps to secure the case closed.

Home textiles

You can sew a coat from a coat warm blanket. The product must be cut into equal squares and tied with a hook. After which all the squares are connected to each other.

ADVICE. To tie the squares, you need to make holes in them, this will be much easier.

To make the product original, you can take a drape of different colors and arrange the squares in a checkerboard pattern.

Can also be made chair covers. You need to cut out identical squares to fit the size of the chairs. An elastic band is sewn along the edges to secure the product.

Handicraft use

The drape will be an excellent basis for various crafts. For example, you can sew toys, photo frames, hot stands. To sew toy, you need to prepare the necessary parts and sew them together. You can use small buttons or beads as eyes.

An old thing is not always an unnecessary thing. An old drape coat will be an excellent material for making a large number of things.It is enough to show your imagination and spend very little time to get an original and functional product.