DIY Crystal Belted Coat

Single strands of pearl and crystals were seen throughout Thakoon’s über feminine Spring 2014 collection. Much to our delight, a handful of coats were adorned with crystal “belts” around the backside. It’s a chic way to add a bit of feminine flair to a coat and better yet, recreating the look will take you less than 30 minutes. Sweet!

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You’ll need:

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When picking a coat to use, choose one with a horizontal seam across the backside or symmetrical vertical seams. This will make it seem like the chain is coming out of the seam, like a belt. My coat had both but I decided to sew into the horizontal seam since the vertical seams were too far apart. Unclasp the necklace and hold it up against the backside of the coat. Locate roughly where you want to place the chain and trim the necklace with wire clippers.

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Take a piece of paper and line it up along the middle of the jacket. With a pen, mark where you would want to sew on one side of the necklace.

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Thread the needle with a matching thread color, double knot the end and pull it up from the inside of the coat. Place the first crystal onto the seam and sew between the first and second stone. Knot it from the inside of the jacket.

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Flip the paper over to the left. Mark the same distance from the middle of the jacket and sew on the other side of the necklace.

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Your crystal chain is attached!

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And your Thakoon-inspired coat is ready to wear.

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(images by HonestlyWTF) 

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29 Comments

  1. Mira wrote:

    You look amazing. I love this cool diy. Makes the coat look so perfect 😀

    xx Mira

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    11.19.13
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  2. Elisa wrote:

    Great idea my dear!

    Elisa – My Fantabulous World

    11.19.13
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  3. STEL STYLE wrote:

    your coat is really cool!! This DIY is so original, simple and sophisticate!!!

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    11.19.13
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  4. Really cool idea…although I hope you don’t get some annoying kid trying to jiggle it and pretend to horse ride!!

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    Jess. x

    11.19.13
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  5. Rachelle wrote:

    subtle but cute, love this.

    xo
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    11.19.13
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  6. Michelle wrote:

    Not my favorite of your DIYs. I think that is a gorgeous coat. After having an unnecessary element tacked on, the coat looks cheaper. The most pieces you mentioned in the Thakoon collection have additions look like they’re meant to be there.

    11.19.13
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  7. Michelle wrote:

    *that look

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  8. This is such a great idea, going to have to try this
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  9. Chic & easy to do 😉
    Great DIY!
    Novella

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    A fashion & DIY blog

    11.19.13
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  10. Natalia wrote:

    Great idea! Love it!
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  11. Kate wrote:

    Super beautiful. Love this idea.

    Kate

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  12. Iren wrote:

    Very inspirational DIY!! LOVE!

    xoxo Iren
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    11.19.13
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  13. Q wrote:
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  14. Denisa wrote:

    Simple, nice and I love sparkling.

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    11.19.13
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  15. Xandra wrote:

    So cute!

    11.19.13
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  16. auren wrote:

    This is so simple and really effective. Looks great!
    Lauren
    livinginaboxx

    11.19.13
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  17. Such a great idea! Thank you for some great inspiration!

    11.19.13
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  18. patricia wrote:

    Folks,, this is one of those really impractical – even dumb – ideas!
    You know: it LOOKS like it would be cool,, but in real life:
    a) it gets caught on any fabric furniture your back is touching
    b) it gets hooked on hands or fingers or gloves or sleeves of anyone giving you a hug
    c) uncomfortable on your lower back when you are leaning against chair-back, wall, whatever

    11.19.13
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  19. AEKK wrote:

    Nice coat! Love DIY! It amazed me! Thanks for your sharing!

    http://www.aekk.com/

    11.19.13
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  20. Dimitri wrote:

    What a brillant idea! It’s very inspiring and so pretty.
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    11.20.13
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  21. Beautiful and brilliant idea. Love it.

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    11.20.13
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  22. Liz wrote:

    That is so cute! Doesn’t look too difficult either.

    xo, Liz
    http://www.casualconcern.com

    11.20.13
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  23. Kathy wrote:

    This is brilliant! A great way to dress up a coat for evening and Christmas parties!

    11.21.13
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  24. Erica wrote:

    Hey Erica I really love this site and your diy! My site is a bit different, but fun and informative reads. It’s a blog worth taking a glimpse at! http://www.fashionlifetruth.com

    12.2.13
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  25. Carla wrote:

    I´m all about the Bling-Bling. Love this idea!

    Carla
    http://www.thesweetestoneoverthemoon.com

    1.2.14
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  26. khushbu wrote:

    Can you tel how u did your hair out here???

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    6.25.14
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  27. Incredible way to reuse necklaces you don’t want anymore!! And jazz up an old coat! 🙂

    10.19.14
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