Check Out This Oversized Blazer Thrift Flip

Tools and materials:

• Seam ripper
• Pins
• Sewing machine
• Needle and thread
• Measuring tape
• Chalk

This men’s blazer would definitely need a whole lot of work to make it fit perfectly! I couldn’t wait to get started! 

To kick off this thrift flip, I unpicked the sleeves and lining so that I would have a base to work from. 

I made sure to remove the shoulder pads from the blazer as well. I had just started and I already couldn’t wait to see the end result!

Next, I tried on the sleeves so that I would know exactly how much I needed to take them in. I still wanted to keep with the oversized trend and have them big enough to layer under in the winter or fall. I used pins to mark where I wanted to take it in.

I then hopped on over to my sewing machine and took the sleeves in including the lining fabric that I had unpicked. Then I reattached the lining and plaid fabric at the wrist. I didn’t need to shorten the sleeves at all which made my job a whole lot easier!

Next, I had to figure out how much to take from the shoulders so that they would be a little less broad. I pinned the shoulders and got ready to get sewing. 

I laid down the blazer and used chalk to mark where I would be making the changes. I really wanted to make sure the blazer would look and feel professional after the alterations.

The trickiest part of this blazer transformation was definitely taking it in on the sides. I started by unpicking the inner and outer seams of the jacket. I made sure that I wouldn't mess with the pockets on the outer fabric.

I cut the excess fabric, on the side of the blazer, very carefully.

Next, I pinned the fabric together to close the gap and take in the blazer. I hopped back over to my sewing machine and sewed along my pinned markings. The blazer was looking so good and I couldn’t wait to finish with it. 

One of the last steps was to reattach the sleeves. I pinned them in place and then sewed them to the blazer. 

I finished up with the sleeves and then sewed the lining I had cut back together. To give this blazer the perfect, professional finish, I hemmed the bottom of the lining and sewed it.

I am so obsessed with this oversized blazer! How would you style this amazing piece? Let me know in the comments below!