{"version":1,"atom":{"id":"e66ede05-5b90-5f47-855c-ff5a3cdc92c0","slug":"zip-three-down-jackets-into-one-warm-coat-e66ede","title":"Zip Three Down Jackets Into One Warm Coat","teaser":"Turn three lightweight jackets into one extra-warm statement coat.","category":"makeovers-budget","time_bucket":"15min","budget_bucket":"under_5","difficulty":"beginner","kids_friendly":false,"mess_level":"low","supervision_level":null,"indoor_outdoor":"indoor","estimated_time_minutes":10,"topic_tags":["home"],"occasion_tags":[],"materials":[{"name":"Lightweight down jacket","quantity":"3"},{"name":"Matching front zippers on the jackets","quantity":"as needed"}],"steps":[{"index":1,"body":"Lay out the first and second down jackets and align their open zipper sides.","image":"https://brox.tv/media/steps/zip-three-down-jackets-into-one-warm-coat-e66ede/01.jpg","feed_image":"https://brox.tv/media/steps/zip-three-down-jackets-into-one-warm-coat-e66ede/01_feed.jpg","tip":"Use thin down jackets with 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AAnton Petrov · Upcycling & Budget DIY Editor
Zip Three Down Jackets Into One Warm Coat
Turn three lightweight jackets into one extra-warm statement coat.
