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How to Turn a Blanket into a Jacket – Step by step

We’ve all got a blanket lying around, haven’t we?

And lately, everyone’s doing the same thing with them — turning those cosy old blankets into jackets, and for good reason…

It’s fun, it’s thrifty, and it’s the perfect way to give second-hand materials a whole new life.

So in this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the exact steps to turn your blanket — wool, cotton quilt, thrifted throw, anything — into a jacket you’ll actually want to wear.

What You’ll Need:

  • Paper scissors, printer, and the printed sewing pattern
  • Quilt or blanket of your choice (check the size guide above)
  • 6.5–8 metres of bias binding or binding tape
  • Fabric for plackets, chest pocket, and collar lining
  • Sewing machine
  • Overlocker or zigzag stitch (optional)
  • Fabric scissors
  • Measuring tape
  • Fabric marker or chalk
  • Buttons (6–9)
  • Fabric pins & clips
  • Iron

THE BOXY JACKET — SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cut your pieces
    Cut front bodices (2), back bodice (1), sleeves (2), plackets (2), pockets, chest pocket, collar +
    collar lining.
  2. Make the chest pocket (optional)
  • Sew curved edge right sides together.
  • Turn and press.
  • Place on bodice (don’t sew yet).
  1. Attach plackets + chest pocket
  • Mark lines on placket and bodice.
  • Pin placket + chest pocket in place.
  • Sew placket, fold over, topstitch.
  • Sew chest pocket sides.
  1. Make & attach the main pockets
  • Sew facings onto pockets.
  • Fold, press, topstitch.
  • Bind the edges.
  • Pin to bodice and sew down.
  1. Join the bodices
  • Sew shoulders and side seams, right sides together.
  • Finish seams with zigzag/overlock or topstitch flat.
  1. Make the collar
  • Sew collar pieces together along top.
  • Press.
  • Use collar as template to cut lining.
  • Pin to neckline and sew.
  1. Attach sleeves
  • Fold each sleeve in half, sew long edge.
  • Finish seam.
  • Pin sleeve into armhole, matching underarm seams.
  • Sew and finish seam.
  1. Bind the edges
  • Bind collar edge, placket edges, hem, and sleeve hems.
  1. Add buttons (optional)
  • Mark placement, punch holes, attach snaps/buttons.

And your jacket is complete!

Want the full pattern with printable pieces and detailed instructions?

Click below to get The Boxy Jacket sewing pattern and start sewing your jacket today.

👉 Get the Boxy Jacket Pattern

FAQ: Making a Jacket From a Blanket

  1. How much fabric or blanket do I need?
    Your blanket or quilt needs to be at least:
  • Size 1: 164 cm × 121 cm
  • Size 2: 170 cm × 116 cm
  • Size 3: 178 cm × 122 cm
    These measurements are the minimum required to cut all the pattern pieces. Quilts and blankets
    come in all shapes, so choose the nicest areas for your bodice, sleeves, and pockets.

2. Can I use any blanket for this jacket?
Yes. Wool blankets, cotton quilts, woven throws, and most second-hand blankets will work. Thick blankets may be harder to sew; thin blankets may benefit from a lining. Avoid very stretchy or loose-weave blankets.

3. Is this pattern suitable for beginners?
The Boxy Jacket is labelled “Adventurous Beginner.” You only need basic sewing skills: straight seams, top-stitching, and simple binding. If you’re an absolute beginner, you can still make it – just take your time.

4. Do I need an overlocker (serger)?
No. An overlocker is optional. You can finish edges with a zigzag stitch or by using binding as instructed. An overlocker is helpful for thick fabrics but not required.