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DIY Sleeveless Trench Coat

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We’d been dying to DIY a sleeveless trench coat the moment they were spotted here and there last fall. But then came a seemingly endless winter and our hopes of slashing sleeves were stashed away for months. Now that spring has sprung, we are beyond exited to finally thin out our layers . . . rain or shine! With an inexpensive trench coat and a seam ripper, making a sleeveless trench coat is a cinch. Honestly.

You’ll need:
- a trench coat (we used a $35 Norma Kamali x Walmart trench)
- a seam ripper
- a sewing machine.

Start by pulling one of the sleeves away from the attached shoulder to reveal the stitching. Gently rip the seam using the seam ripper. After the sleeve is removed, do the same with the lining. Remove the other sleeve using the same steps. (Click images to enlarge)

Use the original inseam as a guide and fold the jacket and the lining inwards. Pin it. Sew a straight stitch all the way around with a 1/4″ inseam. If you don’t have a sewing machine, you can always take it to your tailor or try hemming it by hand.

Using very low heat, gently iron the hem flat. And you’re done!

Getting rid of unecessary and confining sleeves is easy peasy, right? Happy Spring! xx

(top image via Style.com, rest of images by Honestly…WTF; Norma Kamali trench provided by Beso.com)

33 Comments

  2. Jessie    April 5, 2011

    this is pretty fabulous. i just bought a regular trench coat, but it’s consignment moschino therefore i don’t think i’ll be doing a DIY on it. but this is a great one!

    http://wordbyjessie.com

  3. MG    April 5, 2011

    Oh, this is awesome! All I need to track down is a sewing machine….

  6. Cha    April 5, 2011

    loove it! Working on a couple DIYs too right now..

    Love
    Cha

    ChaneCiaga.blogspot.com

  10. Deja    April 5, 2011

    Love it! I don’t want to cut up the trench I have now though but I may buy another to do this! Thanks for sharing! xoxo

  11. lauren    April 5, 2011

    Ladies, We found you a cheap ($35) and nice Norma Kamali trench to cut right into…get your trench HERE

  12. Anne Sophie    April 5, 2011

    Did the exact same thing by hand last summer, with an old trench that had a damaged cuff and that I couldn’t imagine throwing away. Love the result. Hunting for a cheap trench coat in thrift shops would be a good option too.
    Love your blog, go on like that !

  19. Barracuda    April 6, 2011

    That looks awesome! I think I also have to try it! Keep up the good work!

    Love,
    Barracuda

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