Mollie Makes

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HOW TO MAKE AN UPCYCLED DENIM JACKET

MATERIALS

■ Denim jacket

■ Fabric marker pens (we used Posca PC-5M Marker Pens in Sunshine Yellow, Orange, Pink, Light Blue, Light Green and White)

■ Embroidery needle

■ Embroidery hoop

■ Matching embroidery threads (we used Mouline Kirova in 0506 (aquamarine), 0304 (yellow), 0710 (pumpkin orange), 0202 (light cranberry), 0704 (peach), 0512 (light tangerine), 1106 (cranberry), 2704 (light blue), 1108 (pink cyclamen), 2708 (blue), 3902 (light green) and 1104 (light pink)

Dig out that faithful denim jacket from the back of your wardrobe and show it some love for a sustainable new-season shake up.

The painted denim trend is everywhere right now, and we’re combining it with vibrant embroidered detailing for a piece

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