Jen Restyle Fashion

Stash to Style | Ep. 1: I Made the Viral Top… My Way ✂️

I’ve been seeing this viral top everywhere, but I wanted to create a version that felt like me.

Instead of buying one, I dug into my fabric stash and pulled out a pinstripe fabric I’ve been saving for over 10 years! Then I patchworked leftover tie scraps into the design to give it my own signature twist.

Welcome to Stash to Style, a new series where I’m finally sewing my way through my fabric stash—one project at a time.

The full DIY tutorial is coming soon on my YouTube channel, so be sure to subscribe if you want to see exactly how I made it!

✨ Every Piece Has a Past—You Give It a Future.

I restyle clothes. I’m not your tailor.

No, I will not take in your pants.

“I sew. I do not do alterations.” 🧵
This is genuinely one of the most asked questions I get and no, I promise it’s not personal — I just don’t do hems, darts, or taking in your pants. 😅
Upcycling ≠ tailoring. One is me turning a thrifted blazer into something new. The other is precision math I did not sign up for.
I create. I don’t fix. Big difference. 💅🏾
Drop a 🙋🏽‍♀️if you’ve ever asked you friend who is a Sewist to “just take this in real quick”

Anyway — who’s got fabric scraps and no judgment? That’s my documentary.”

Pinterest Inspired → Upcycled by Me ✂️

Sometimes all it takes is one photo to spark an idea.

I spotted this open-back denim jacket on Pinterest and immediately knew I wanted to recreate it using a thrifted oversized denim jacket from my own closet.

With a few darts, grommets, and denim lacing made from recycled jeans, this forgotten jacket became one of my favorite upcycles yet.

Would you try this upcycle? The full tutorial is over on my YouTube channel. Check it out!

Every Piece Has a Past—You Give It a Future.

Help Me Decide My Pickwick Outfit!

I’m headed to the Pickwick Vintage Show at the Chicago Athletic Association this morning and I’m stuck between two jackets.

The outfit is:
✨ Handmade upcycled corset
✨ Akira pants
✨ Steve Madden shoes

Now I need your vote:

A.🖤 Vintage Track Jacket
B. 💙 Upcycled Denim Jacket

Leave your choice in the comments and then join me LIVE on YouTube around 10 a.m. to thrift with me at Pickwick Vintage!