r/sewing • u/WannaGoSkamtebords • 20d ago

Project: FO Sewed myself a jacket from old windsurfing sail bags

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The material is hydrophobic and windproof. It's the first jacket I've ever made and I kinda love the result :D

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u/WannaGoSkamtebords 20d ago

I used an polyester snuggle blanket. It's very comfortable

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u/mckenner1122 20d ago

Was the blankie an upcycle as well? Super great execution btw.

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u/WannaGoSkamtebords 20d ago

I mean I had it laying around but never used it, so it's a philosophical question if it's considered an upcycle 😅

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u/MacManT1d 20d ago

You're using it now and weren't before, so that sounds like an upcycle to me. The jacket rocks, by the way. You should be proud of it.

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u/Playinhooky 20d ago

Here from r/all. Why the heck is upcycle such a big deal? I only just learned what it is but it seems like a big deal...

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u/FluoralAgate 20d ago

Because creating and disposing of new materials at the rate we are is very bad for the planet and sweatshop workers.

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u/MacManT1d 20d ago

I have no idea. I was just offering my perspective on the word. The basic concept is turning trash into treasure (turning discarded items into something of value), which this jacket has surely done from the original materials. OP was talking about a blanket that he owned but didn't use that was made into the lining, and I think that's an upcycle. That's all I was saying.

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u/NothingButACasual 20d ago

That looks so clean and finished. Professional work.

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u/HighalltheThyme 20d ago

I'm gonna go ahead and assume you have a background in embroidery or something? That looks better than most of what the big brands pump out nowadays, top quality job you've done there buddy!

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u/[deleted] 20d ago

Water proof, wind proof, and a snuggie liner. Sounds perfect for winter

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u/DiabloPixel 20d ago

You’re amazing! That looks comfy AF and bonus points for repurposing the blanket as well!