Right on trend: spice up your denim jacket with DIY ideas

In times of fast fashion, many clothes don't even last a season. The result is overfilled closets with wardrobe corpses - or the worn-out clothes end up in the clothes container. More and more people want to do something about this consumer behavior. Sustainability is of central importance to them. They are questioning production and cultivation processes and actively integrating sustainability into their lives. One way of doing this is by upcycling furniture and clothing.

What was quite common 50 years ago is now becoming more attractive again. Intact clothing is no longer being thrown away, but upcycled. As a rule, hardly any special knowledge or experience is required for this. With the right instructions, you too can turn old clothes into new ones. Upcycling is not only sustainable, but also an exciting project that you should try your hand at. It's nice to create something of your own.

Numerous articles on the internet show how easy it is to create a new look yourself. These include many instructions for beginners and advanced users on how to spice up a denim jacket. We have put together the best ideas for you.

An overview of ideas to spice up your denim jacket:

• White lettering and white painting on the back of your denim jacket
• Attaching patches for ironing on
• Add beads, rhinestones, studs and glitter
• Create a “boho look” with lace, pieces of fabric and tassels
• Shorten the denim jacket or transform it into a denim vest

Numerous articles on the internet show how easy it is to create a new look yourself. These include many instructions for beginners and advanced users on how to spice up a denim jacket. We have put together the best ideas for you.

Denim jackets are an all-round piece of clothing. They simply go with any outfit: a summer dress, a cool shirt or a fashionable blouse. If you are bored of the classic models or your old denim jackets, you can spice them up with just a few simple steps.

White lettering is a popular method of sprucing up your jacket. To do this, choose a cool slogan or name and decorate the back of your denim jacket with it. You can do this with the help of a print shop or you can do it yourself using fabric paint. If you are unsure whether you can paint so well freehand, make a stencil out of cardboard beforehand. By the way, it doesn't necessarily have to be lettering, a personalized picture or graphic looks just as cool. In this case, it's called white painting. An even easier way to spice up your denim jacket is to iron on or sew on patches. You can buy a variety of patches in different sizes online and in selected stores. Choose your favorites and give your denim jacket a cool style.

Tip: Denim can be transformed quickly and easily in just a few simple steps. This doesn't just apply to the denim jacket. You can also easily make your own denim shorts, a denim skirt or trendy destroyed jeans.

An alternative to the rebellious look is to decorate the denim jacket with elegant appliqués such as pearls, rhinestones, studs or glitter. Sleeves decorated with beads and rhinestones are a pretty eye-catcher. Rivets, ribbons and lace can also be used to close holes and tears. Cut these into your denim jacket in suitable places beforehand. The sophisticated look is perfect for long party nights.

The trendy boho look made from colorful ethnic fabrics is popular at festivals. A mix of lace, tassels and colorful printed fabrics is also perfect for giving your jacket a completely individual look. It will be an eye-catcher anyway. Is all that too much effort for you? Sometimes simply recoloring your denim jacket can help to give it a fresh new look. Or you can simply grab a pair of scissors and shorten your denim jacket - or how about a denim vest?

The following also applies after sprucing up the denim jacket: Wash the jacket according to the information on the washing label. Dylon has the right detergent products for this. For embellishments such as rhinestones, beads, sequins and decorative buttons, you should put the denim jacket in a washing bag before the wash cycle.