How to Crop Your Jacket Without Cutting It This Fall

Paola Gonzalez
by Paola Gonzalez
2 Materials
$2
5 Minutes
Easy

Do you have a jacket that you really like but you’re not happy with the length? Is it a bit too long for your liking?


Here, I’m going to show you how to crop a jacket without actually cutting it. Let’s get started!


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Jacket upcycle


Jacket to upcycle

Here’s how long the jacket originally was. As you can see, it falls beneath my hips.


I’m going to shorten it so that it comes to just above my waistline.

Tying shoelaces together

1. Tie shoelaces together

Grab some shoe laces or a piece of elastic.

Tying around waist

2. Tie around waist

Tie the laces around your waist, but make sure that it has enough wiggle room and isn’t too tight.

Stuffing fabric under laces

3. Stuff fabric under laces

Start stuffing the excess fabric under the laces.


Do this all the way around the jacket, making sure it’s equal all the way around.

How to crop your jacket without cutting it this fall

How to crop your jacket without cutting it this fall

Here is the finished look - the jacket went from going below my hips to above my waist.


The great thing about this hack is that we haven’t permanently changed the jacket in any way.


To wear it long again, all you need to do is undo the laces. This is such an easy DIY, and I hope you’ll give it a go for yourself!


Next, Mesh Your 2 Favorite Sweaters Into 1.


Next, check out this  GENIUS Hack Turns Tops Into Summer Halters.


Suggested materials:
  • Jacket
  • Shoelaces or elastic

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