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There’s no better feeling than having someone compliment your jacket and getting to smugly tell them you made it yourself. Clothing customisation is just as rewarding as it is fun, and if you’re looking for a new hobby, you should absolutely consider picking up the skill. While beginning your DIY journey can seem very daunting, the process is actually very simple and it’s super easy to pick up.
Even if you’re not particularly creative or you lack skills like sewing and painting, there’s plenty you can do to make your experience fun and relaxing. You don’t need to spend hours in courses or learning how to craft via meticulous YouTube videos, all you really need is a guiding hand and some tips for getting started.
If you’ve got a particular style in mind; you want to replicate something you’ve seen in a store or you want to start your journey into cosplay, the best place to start is by customising jackets.
I’ve been creating custom jackets for the last few years as a hobby to keep my mind off work. It started with replicating jackets from movies (my very first attempt was a version of The Winter Soldier outfit from Captain America) but it soon…
