How to customise a denim jacket - no sewing needed

A denim jacket is such a classic, but even an old favourite can do with an update. And with a bit of customising, you get one-of-a-kind fashion. And it's also a great way to use up fabric offcuts left over from something else.

Lisa Brown, creative stylist, shows you how to add pzazz to a plain denim jacket, ensuring you'll stand out from the crowd.

Lisa says: 'Adding stylish trim to pockets, cuffs and the base of a denim jacket, can make a plain denim jacket instantly unique. This pretty Tana lawn fabric from Liberty is perfect with its modern take on a traditional floral pattern.'

You will need

● denim jacket
● Bostik Sew Simple (£3.99, from most major retailers. For stockist details, call 01785 272727)
● 30cm patterned fabric, we used Kinnear Tana Lawn £5.99, (£19.95 a metre) from Liberty
● dressmaker's tissue paper
● pencil
● scissors
● iron

Step 1
For the cuffs; using tissue paper and a pencil, trace off the shape of the pocket top and the button position. Roughly cut out this shape and pin to fabric, choosing the best part of the pattern on the fabric.

Step 2
Cut the fabric and tissue around the traced shape, leaving 5mm all round for the hem. Cut out a hole for the button.

Step 3 
Iron the 5mm hem down all around the shape. Apply a fine line of Sew Simple, smear and glue hem in place. Apply Sew Simple around button hole in the same way to stop the fabric fraying.

Project and photos from Bostik