How to decorate a coat

coats of different colorsMost women have an off-season or winter coat in their wardrobe. And with the onset of the season, I want to update the thing. After all, not everyone can afford to buy new items every spring or autumn.

Many people find a way out of the situation by decorating clothes with their own hands in various ways. They remake the coat themselves, turning it into a new one. This is not difficult to do if you have rhinestones, beads, and ribbons on hand.

Using a variety of decorative details, you can transform old clothes and make them fashionable, be it a denim coat or a classic one. We offer several options for updating your coat:

  • creating animal prints on fabric;
  • decoration with ribbons, beads or rhinestones;
  • creating a military style.

We will also consider other popular decorating ideas.

Creating an animal print on a coat

animal print coat
Decorating clothes with prints is now fashionable. Some people embroider on fabric according to a ready-made pattern, others use the appliqué method. The print is made using acrylic paints.They create a variety of images on the sleeves, collar, hem, and back. The print looks beautiful in any size. You can do it on the entire back or a mini-pattern on the chest. The pattern can be animalistic or abstract.

To create a print on fabric, you do not need to have the skills of an artist. To work you will need a coat and paints. You can also buy brushes, but many people paint with their fingers. To make a leopard print, paints of brown, black and yellow are used. Instead of yellow, a beige shade will do.

Apply different colors alternately with your fingers or a brush. The result is chaotic ovals reminiscent of leopard skin. In this way you can create any image on fabric.

Using satin ribbon, rhinestones and beads to decorate a coat

coat decorated with rhinestones and embroidery
You can decorate a gray coat or any other color with beads, rhinestones or satin ribbons.

Ribbons

Regardless of what fabric the coat is made from, ribbons look cute and make the item unique. They are distributed along the sleeves, collar, and bottom of the product. The ribbon can be matched to the color of the fabric. Slightly lighter or darker than the base. Young people prefer to decorate with bright ribbons. The choice of atlas in stores is huge.

To work you will need:

  • tape measure;
  • scissors;
  • satin ribbons;
  • coat.

Can be done in two ways.

  1. Sew the tape onto the surface of the sleeve or collar. The required length is measured. Sewn with plain threads directly over the fabric;
  2. Threading the satin into the sewn loops. Loops are sewn specifically under the tape onto the surface of the hem or sleeve. They can be small or large in size. A ribbon is threaded into the finished loops. An unusual and fashionable option.

Beads and rhinestones

This decor is made by gluing or embroidering with beads.Rhinestones are sold in all sizes. Glue-on or sew-on. They are recommended to decorate the edges of pockets, collars, and sleeves.

Important! Rhinestones and beads on clothes should be normal. You should not paste the thing too richly. It spoils the view. If items are sewn onto fabric, this must be done carefully. So that the threads do not stick out on the front side. Select threads to match the fabric.

How to make a stylish military coat out of an ordinary coat

military style coat
Military style remains trendy. To transform an old coat into a military coat, it is important to know the details of the style. Large metal buttons, rivets, laces, and braid are suitable. Metal “rough” objects should predominate.

There is a simple modification option: painting the buttons golden. In this case, you will not have to alter the buttons. You need to paint carefully, without staining the fabric. It is recommended to place cardboard or paper around the button before starting the process.

Another conversion option:

  1. Change buttons. If the buttons are larger than the previous ones, it is necessary to enlarge the slots for them;
  2. Use braid to trim the edges of the sleeves, shoulders, hem or pockets.

Popular decorating ideas

coat with flower decor
In addition to the methods listed, you can use other ideas for updating your coat. Lace, fabric or leather inserts, buttons. A thing decorated with lace looks beautiful and feminine. It is sold ready-made. Skilled needlewomen weave patterns themselves. You can create a unique designer model.

The lace is taken to match or lighter than the base. For example, a black or brown coat with white lace. The pattern is carefully sewn onto the fabric. It's better to do it by hand.

An interesting decor is obtained from multi-colored leather inserts. They can be made in thin or wide strips.Sew on top of the fabric or insert between the shelves. This option is suitable in cases where the item has become small in size. The product is ripped out on the sides and leather ribbons are sewn in.

Turning an old coat into a fashionable wardrobe item

embroidered coat
When a model is outdated and there is no desire to decorate it, many people throw the item away. But in this situation, there is also a way out - to turn boring clothes into a fashionable wardrobe item. Sleeveless vests and coats are trending. Making them is not difficult. If your old coat is long, don't be afraid to cut off the sleeves. A long sleeveless item is not easy to fashion, it makes the figure slimmer and the legs longer. Therefore, it is in demand in any wardrobe.

To turn a coat into a vest you will need:

  • scissors;
  • pins;
  • threads;
  • sewing machine.
  1. Cut off the sleeves at the seam. You can leave a small sleeve (10-20 cm from the seam);
  2. Mark a hem line on the cut area and pin it evenly with pins;
  3. Sweep by hand;
  4. Sew on a machine.

The new thing is ready! You can complement the product with decor.

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