DIY: Denim Vest
I've always been a fan of DIY. 
Though sometimes it is necessary to go out and buy something from a store like H&M, Strosniders, or REI, i prefer to buy materials and put stiff together, or take it apart.
Since i was little i loved to take stuff apart, and in middleschool i would take apart Nerf Guns, change the mechanisms so the shot harder and farther, and put them back together. I was (and am) a total nerd, so i've got painted nerf guns, lightsaber hilts, and swords i've made. 
More recently, around 8th and 9th grade, i started to realize the importance of and appreciate fashion. 
I love looking good.
So i go to Value Village, or Pennyworth, or some other thrift stores and scourge the rack in an attempt to find pieces to put together to make an excellent outfit. My latest project is making a denim vest, which i'm a big fan of.
This project is probably a bit harder than what you're used to so i would say find a friend who is advanced at DIY. You can embellish yours with patches once you're done (which i plan to do) and possibly tie dye, but for now we'll be taking baby steps.
This is a challenging project, i'd say (out of 10) a 8 or so. Hard stuff. So get either an adult or an experienced DIYer to help you.
You are going to need these materials:

• Scissors
• A denim jackett
• your pretty little self

Now here comes the hard part.
The first step is to buy the denim jacket, which can be a bit challenging cause finding one that fits right can be an intense mission.
Pay very close attention here, if you mess up you're fucked and you will never be able to attempt this again and will have to fling yourself off a cliff to make up for the embarrassment to your family and friends, so read this many times before you are confident you are ready. Here is the second and hardest step of the process.
Cut off the arms.
Congratulations! If you have not died in the process, you now have a denim vest! This is a harder project so don't take it too fast.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and will be back later.
Molly