How to Create an Awesome Punk Jacket

Do you want to have an awesome punk jacket for the winter, but you can't spend fifty bucks at a punk shop? Well read ahead, my punk friend.

1. Go to a thrift shop or a used clothing store. You'll definitely find an old camo army jacket, a black blazer, or any other plain coat/jacket you want.
   
   
2. Get some stuff- needles, string, studs, patches, fabric paint, one of those five dollar wallet chains, or any other stuff you want to put on your jacket.
   
   
3. Decorate! Use the fabric paint to write political statements on the back, but be careful only to write slogans you believe and can back up, as nobody will respect someone who can't justify their ideas. Sewing machines are useful if you have one. Put patches of your favorite bands on the jacket. Get a key chain, and hook it on one of the lower pockets if you have an army jacket, and get the chain, hook one end to it, and then put your wallet with the chain connected to it in the upper pocket on the same side. Be creative!
   
   
4. Sew zippers on at random places. Wear lots of cool pins/buttons. Add studs on the collar.
   
   

    

• Make sure the political statements you write are statements you actually believe in.
• Be careful when using it, some punks like destroyers or mono-punks might want to steal your jacket, so you will have to "defend it" by fighting or if you are in a concert, dancing.
• Be creative!
• Don't let comments about what you wear hurt your feelings and discourage you from trying to be how you feel and wearing what you like.
• Be sure to only do this if you are actually into punk.

• Don't overdo it by putting fifty zippers and chains on your jacket. People will call you a poser.
• Don't paint slogans or wear buttons about issues you have no knowledge of - Punk is about fighting the power - not looking cool - Find a cause and promote it!