A woman with long wavy brown hair wearing a white blouse with black polka dots, black pants, and holding a black handbag, standing on a brick sidewalk in a small outdoor shopping area with a metro bus stop sign and trees in the background.

Polka Dot Jacket

  • I love polka dots and wanted to bring some of the playful pattern into my wardrobe. Using a jacket I already had and some simple materials, I was able to breathe new life into a piece I previously never wore. DIY fabric paint has changed my life forever!

  • Shop the full materials list and tools for this project on my Amazon Storefront

    • Can you wash it? Yes if you heat seal the paint into the fabric by ironing.

    • What’s the ratio? Just a splash of fabric softener so you don’t dilute the paint, about 20:1.

    • Is it permanent? Yes if you use acrylic paint and heat seal.

    • Will it work on my fabric? You can always test a small, invisible area to be certain.

  • Full tutorial in the videos below!

Tutorial