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Sequin Cardi DIY

DIY sequined jacket styled fours ways

Hi there, Alexia from the Sewing Rabbit team! I recently took a trip to my hometown in California and while I was there I went to the fabric district and scored this awesome sequin fabric. It’s slightly stretchy and doesn’t even need a lining. I knew it would be perfect for a sparkly jacket!

To make this jacket I used a universal needle and Simplicity pattern 1430 that I snagged for $1 at a recent sale at Joann’s. The only thing I changed from the pattern is I omitted the fold over collar/lapel and made the jacket more of a cardigan style. I also cropped the sleeves a little higher. This jacket would be so simple to make using a loose t-shirt or cardigan as a guide. Or you can use any cardigan pattern that you happen to have on file. Just make sure it isn’t too loose fitting!

Sequin Cardi DIY

DIY sequined jacket styled fours ways

Your pattern pieces should look similar like the image above.

Even though the sequin fabric I used didn’t need to be lined I decided to line it anyway. To line your jacket just simply cut all your pattern pieces in your lining fabric just like you did your sequin fabric. For the front pieces I basically sliced it in half and cut one half in the lining fabric and the other in the sequin fabric like the illustration below:

DIY sequined jacket styled fours ways

Now attach the front pieces with the back piece at the shoulders for your sequin fabric. You will do the same with your lining fabric once you have attach the lining and sequin lining fabric together. Then attach the sleeves to both the lining fabric and the main sequin fabric. Now with right sides together you will attach the lining jacket and the main jacket and sew all the way around the whole jacket. Pull the jacket right side out through one of the sleeves. Hem your sleeves to your desired length and you are done! Soooo easy but such a fun piece to add to your closet!

I think my favorite part about sewing is styling what I have made with things I already have in my closet. Here are four different ways you can style a sequin jacket:

1. Pair it with a simple white shirt and some boyfriend jeans

DIY sequined jacket styled fours ways

I think the looser fit and the distressed style of these jeans help make the jacket a little more casual and fun to wear anytime of the day!

2. Sequins and leather

DIY sequined jacket styled fours ways

Glam your jacket up a bit with a fun pair of leather leggings or maybe a leather pencil skirt and some heels! This would be a fun date night outfit.

3. Pair it with a graphic tee

DIY sequined jacket styled fours ways

I think sequins with a graphic tee and some distressed skinny jeans is the perfect rocker chic look!

4. Pair it with a little black dress

DIY sequined jacket styled fours ways

You can’t go wrong with sequins, heels and a little black dress. I think it’s the perfect amount of classy and edgy.

Now go get yourself some sequin fabric and make yourself a fun new jacket to add to your closet! And of course have fun styling it!

Sequin Cardi DIY

Thanks so much for stopping by, and until next time…

Happy Sewing!

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Comments

  1. elise says

    August 15, 2014 at 9:29 am

    Lovely .

    Reply
    • Alexia says

      August 19, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Ashley says

    August 15, 2014 at 11:09 am

    I love this cardigan! Do you have any suggestions for places to buy this type of sequins fabric?

    Reply
    • Alexia says

      August 19, 2014 at 9:15 am

      Thank you! Try lowpricefabric.com. I just purchased some pink sequin fabric from them to make a pencil skirt and I love it.

      Reply
  3. kristin says

    August 16, 2014 at 1:25 am

    Alexia this is awesome! Are you suuuuuure you wanna stop blogging? You have talent, girl!

    Reply
    • Alexia says

      August 19, 2014 at 9:17 am

      Thanks Kristin!

      Reply
  4. Anne Weaver says

    August 17, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    I didn’t know I NEEDED a sequin cardi till now! Love it!! I’ve got Craft Gossip post scheduled for tomorrow that links to your DIY:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-diy-sequin-cardi/2014/08/18/
    –Anne

    Reply
    • Alexia says

      August 19, 2014 at 9:19 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
    • Alexia says

      August 19, 2014 at 9:20 am

      Thank you so much! Now if it could just cool off a little bit so I can wear it.

      Reply
  5. Zynthia says

    August 21, 2014 at 8:15 am

    I am making one of this for my little girl she will love it!

    Reply
  6. Bonnie says

    August 23, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    Yes!! Thanks for this! I just found some amazing gold sequin fabric at a fab price and have been stewing over what to do with it…this is perfect!!

    Reply
  7. Ana Carmen says

    August 29, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Just loved it! Easy and pratical!

    Reply
  8. Susan says

    September 2, 2014 at 7:38 am

    I just moved away from LA and the one thing I am going to miss most is the fabric district down town. I was in heaven when I was there. I bought so many nice fabrics for the home and clothes! I would always bargain down the price when i bought lots of yardage. Something you can not do in stores. But love your jacket and the lining.

    Reply
  9. marianne says

    September 6, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    I have never used sequin fabric – do you have to remove the sequins from the seam allowance?

    Reply
    • Alexia says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:22 am

      I didn’t remove any sequins. I think it would depend on how large they are. The sequins I used are pretty small so it wasn’t an issue.

      Reply
  10. Riva says

    September 7, 2014 at 3:21 am

    words cannot describe how in love I am with this! my second favorite color (leopard is my first – haha) is sparkle by way of sequins – of course!!! amazing!! Love this!!
    xo/Riva
    http://www.rivaladiva.com

    Reply
    • Alexia says

      September 17, 2014 at 8:24 am

      A girl after my own heart! haha. Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Becky says

    November 1, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    Such a fun cardigan! You look amazing in it!

    Reply
  12. Rachel says

    December 25, 2014 at 5:12 am

    how much fabric did you use? also, what materials did you use?!

    Reply
  13. Miriam says

    April 17, 2015 at 10:16 am

    I love this one !

    Reply
  14. Michelle says

    April 24, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    I’m crazy about that little black dress. Can you tell me if you made it or where it was purchased?

    Reply

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