The weather is getting colder, you know what that means. It’s time to follow the abuela proverb, “ponte un suéter.” But what if you took your favorite blanket to the next level and turned it into a jacket?
Well, that’s exactly what TikTok user @_pdvr_ did. He turned San Marcos blankets into jackets to survive the cold weather and look fresh while representing our culture.
San Marcos blanket is the perfect winter jacket
Nothing excites our friends and family more than huddled under a blanket in San Marcos to watch a movie during the winter months. And don’t lie. You probably know that there are couples lying around the house looking for warmth while sleeping.
Do you have sewing skills? no? Is there a YouTube site where I can quickly learn something?Perfect. Then you might be able to make your own jacket by following this man’s step-by-step tutorial. Make sure Abuela is cool with you using the sewing machine.
The three-part TikTok series begins quite simply. He picks up a San Marcos blanket, places the jacket on top of it, and begins tracing the items he needs to make his fashion statement. He explains in detail what he does.
Let this guy guide you on your San Marcos jacket journey
After cutting out the parts, he takes them to the sewing machine and assembles everything. He admits that his only experience with sewing machines was in middle school classes. These skills from 20 years ago will come in handy.
Honestly, the way he explains his process and admits that he doesn’t have the right skills can boost your confidence in creating one yourself. Make your jacket and your abuela will be proud. And let’s be honest: Millennials are the generation that is bringing back old-fashioned crafts.
We don’t have the money to have a midlife crisis like our predecessors. Our midlife crisis manifests itself in learning how to make chamoy or mole or upcycling fabrics to make new clothes. Making this jacket in that spirit is the perfect extension of our new skills.
Come up with solutions without fear of making mistakes
What was really refreshing was that he made a mistake, pointed it out, and showed how he worked to fix it. Many such videos on social media are edited or reshot to show glamor and perfection. But we all know we’re not perfect and can’t get things done on the first try.
He fully admits that his jacket is too small and doesn’t fit his body. So he went back to scraps and figured out the best solution. He knows it may not be right, but it’s the best he can do with what he has.
Who would have thought that a blanket from a 100 yen store could be used to create a stylish and culturally rich jacket? As temperatures continue to drop this winter, grab your San Marcos blanket, Abuela sewing machine, and scissors and get to work.
