Upcycling a Levi’s Denim Jacket | Inspired by Bob Dylan’s Hearts of Fire Jacket | Part 1

In this video, I take on an exciting upcycling project – transforming a Levi’s denim jacket into a piece inspired by the vintage patchwork jacket Bob Dylan wore in the 1987 film Hearts of Fire. This is Part 1 of the process, where I plan, gather materials, and start putting it all together. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how I approach refashioning and breathing new life into old denim. Check out the original jacket here: https://bid.juliensauctions.com/lot-d... I’d love to hear your thoughts – have you ever upcycled denim before? Let me know in the comments! Mentioned in this video: 🔹 Levi’s denim jacket (thrifted) 🔹 Inspiration: Bob Dylan’s 1987 Hearts of Fire jacket 🔹 Patchwork techniques & materials Subscribe for more creative projects! If you enjoy sewing, upcycling, and all things creativity, make sure to subscribe for more behind-the-scenes projects, tutorials, and inspiration. 💛 Thanks for watching! Lauren ⸻ Affiliate Links / Recommended Equipment Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting my channel! 🧵 Sewing Tools: Brother GS3700 Sewing Machine: https://amzn.to/47Qqnl9 Tailor Scissors Set: https://amzn.to/4oMM4Zl Heavy Duty Rotary Cutter: https://amzn.to/3LHLttz Felt Fabric Sheets 42pcs: https://amzn.to/3XDRKZL Sewing Machine Presser Feet 3pcs: https://amzn.to/3M9Tszs 🎥 Video & Tech Gear: EMEET S600 4K Webcam: https://amzn.to/3K8FCNj DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo: https://amzn.to/44g7MN9 DaVinci Resolve Software: https://amzn.to/43FU5XL SAMSUNG EVO Plus 512GB Micro SD: https://amzn.to/48mpNvE ⸻ Find me here: 🔗 Website: https://www.sweetsmilingsoul.com/ 🛍️ Etsy: SweetSmilingSoulAU - https://sweetsmilingsoulau.etsy.com 📸 Instagram: @sweetsmilingsoul -   / sweetsmilingsoul   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - Inspiration behind upcycling this denim jacket 01:28 - Thoughts about the creative process 02:48 - Materials to be used 04:57 - Starting the project 05:38 - Update 1 06:56 - Sewing 08:45 - Update 2 10:45 - Sewing 11:42 - Update 3 13:06 - Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe!