Potter DIY: Hogwarts Blazer

by · August 19, 2014

Add a touch of magic to your Muggle wardrobe with this awesome DIY Hogwarts blazer! This very casual, very easy-to-make blazer is a great way to show House pride wherever you are. This is great for reviving old articles of clothing just sitting in your closet, cosplaying, or even giving as a gift.

This DIY comes to us from Marie over at the Joy of Fashion. Be sure to check out her blog and thank her for this awesome tutorial.

 

A person is shown from waist to neck, wearing a white button-up shirt and a black blazer with the Hogwarts school crest on the breast. The person is holding a copy of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and wearing an assortment of jewelry including a large golden snake-shaped ring.

 

 

What You’ll Need:

  • Blazer
  • Hogwarts patch
  • Safety pins (3 should do)
  • Black thread

 

Directions:

Step 1: Grab an old blazer or suit jacket from the back of your closet or purchase a new one specifically for the DIY (the one featured is from Forever 21).

Step 2: If you don’t have one already, purchase a Hogwarts patch (these usually cost between $5 and $15 – this one will do the trick).

 

A close-up photo of a Hogwarts school crest badge on a dark-colored blazer

 

Step 3: Place the patch wherever you’d like it to be on your blazer, and secure it using safety pins. Make sure to try the blazer on once you’ve pinned the patch so that you’re absolutely certain you like it.

 

A plain black blazer laid flat and photographed from above. A large Hogwarts school crest badge is positioned on the breast of the blazer.

 

Step 4: Once you’ve selected a spot, begin hand-sewing the patch onto the blazer using black thread. It shouldn’t take any more effort than resewing a button – just ensure that you sew as close to the patch as possible to avoid the stitching being too noticeable. If you don’t know how to hand-sew, just use Google to find a tutorial – there are tons of ‘em out there.

 

Two photos side by side. On the left is a Hogwarts school crest badge on a black blazer, secured by safety pins. A hand is shown with a threaded needle, presumably stitching the crest onto the fabric. The photo on the right shows a closer view of the same.

 

And that’s it! Get out there and rock your new Harry Potter-themed blazer in style. Thanks again to Marie for this awesome DIY. Check out our others on our Potter DIY page.

 

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