I turned a bulky ZARA jacket into 2 Designer Bags! (Zero Waste Upcycle)

Grab a coffee and join me for another hour in the atelier! ☕🧵 Today, we are pushing the boundaries of zero-waste sewing. I had a beautiful quilted jacket and a stunning vintage Japanese Obi that I just couldn't bear to let go to waste. Watch the full process as I deconstruct these pieces and transform them into two unique, designer-inspired bags. We'll talk through the challenges of working with vintage silk, how to quilt your own panels, and my tips for planning a project where every scrap counts. If you enjoyed my last 'Atelier Diary' video, this one is for you! It’s chatty, a bit chaotic, and full of sewing inspiration. Mentioned in this video: https://youtu.be/daVO-NakvhE #Upcycling #ZeroWasteSewing #SewingVlog #sustainablefashion 00:00 – Intro: The Concept of Zero Waste Upcycling 05:00 – Deconstructing the Quilted Jacket & Inspecting the Obi 12:00 – Planning the Layout: Maximizing Every Inch of Fabric 20:00 – Sewing the First Designer Bag (The Quilted Base) 35:00 – Incorporating the Obi: Adding Structure and Silk Accents 45:00 – Finishing Touches: Handles, Linings, and Hardware 55:00 – The Reveal: Styling the 2 Finished Designer Bags 01:00:00 – Final Thoughts & Lessons in Zero Waste 🛠️ Materials Used: Thrifted Quilted Denim Jacket Vintage Japanese Obi (Silk/Brocade) Cotton Yarn (for the crochet patchwork) Standard Sewing Machine & Heavy-duty needles ♻️ Join the Upcycling Movement Don't forget to LIKE if you love sustainable fashion and SUBSCRIBE for more creative flips! #Upcycling #ZeroWaste #SewingTutorial #DenimUpcycle #JapaneseObi #SlowFashion #CrochetPatchwork #DIYBags ✨ Shop the Collection: https://luzupcycles.nl/collections/clothing 🧵 Digital Patterns: https://luzupcycles.nl/collections/crochet-patterns 📸 Follow me on IG: @luzupcycles #upcycling #sewingvlog #workwithme #amsterdam #smallbusiness #slowfashion #thriftflip #patchwork #studiovlog ✨ Shop the restock here: https://luzupcycles.nl 💌 Join the newsletter for early access:http://www.l