Denim – Page 16

Tutorial: Ladder Skirt

June 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

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How fabulous is this pieced pencil skirt that Shannon from Little Kids Grow made? She calls it her Ladder Skirt. The pieced chevron-ish panels on the front are so sophisticated. I’m loving the different shades of denim she used on… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flat fell seam

June 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Steph from Cake Patterns and Three Hours Past shares a visual reference for making a flat felled seam on denim. She a flat felled seam to attach a yoke to her Hummingbird Skirt. Go to her flat fell seam … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a rug from old jeans

May 14, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Don’t throw away a pair of old jeans. Instead, cut them apart and sew them back together as a new rug. Zhenya from Being Zhenya shares a tutorial. Go to her blog to see how to do it. [photo… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Child’s recycled denim gardening apron

April 24, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Larissa from Just Another Day In Paradise shows how you can a child’s gardening apron out of an old pair of jeans. I love this idea! The sewing is simple and the recycled denim makes a sturdy apron. Go to … Read more ...

Tutorial: Dyed denim jacket

March 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Alida from Alida Makes guest blogs at Love Stitched with a tutorial showing how to create a dyed denim jacket. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to update a jean jacket. Go to Love Stitched for her how-to. [photo from… Read more ...

Video tutorial: Tips and tricks for sewing on denim

March 18, 2013 by Anne Weaver

If you’re planning to use denim in a sewing project and you’ve never sewn on denim before (or perhaps you have and found it difficult), check out this video tutorial by Professor Pincushion. They share some tips and tricks for… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Upcycled denim wrist cuff

February 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jolene from The Journey of a Supermom shows the upcycled denim wrist cuffs she made. These are sooo awesome!! She used the zipper and button to make the cuffs. This is often a part of jeans that become scrap when… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mend a hole in your jeans

January 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Being a child of the 80s, I remember when ripped up jeans were the thing. Now… not so much. Weathered is good, but gaping holes are not so trendy any more. Luckily, a hole in denim jeans is easily mended. … Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Denim Jeans leg lunch sack

December 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial showing how to make a fabric lunch sack out of a jeans leg. It’s lined and has boxed corners so the bottom is flat. A simple button and elastic loop make the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Color blocked pleated skirt

November 21, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Scared Stitchless shows how you can make a cute little color blocked skirt. It’s flat in the very front, with pleats at the sides and a zipper in the back. She used shades of a denim-y blue in the one… Read more ...

Tutorial: Studded denim jacket

November 20, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Mimi G. Style shows how to add studded shoulders to a plain denim jacket, a design inspired by a similar jacket by Zara. The studs are placed into felt pieces which are then handstitched down to the jacket. This means… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make little girl skinnies using a leggings pattern

November 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can make a pair of little girl skinny jeans using a leggings pattern. When you use stretch denim to make the tight fitting pants, the only major difference between them and leggings… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffle knit tote bag

November 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ruffle knit fabric makes cute dresses, skirts, and even leggings. But did you know it makes a cute purse, too? Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a bag with ruffle knit fabric. Ruffle knit is… Read more ...

Tutorial: Denim bias strip peplum shirt for little girls

September 25, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy made this denim peplum shirt for her daughter, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The rows of fabric on the peplum are bias strips cut from several shades of denim. Love!! Go … Read more ...

Sewing Tips – Determining the value of a handmade garment

September 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

We all know that handmade garments hold an intangible value as something that was made by our own hands with a specific recipient in mind. But how do you place a monetary value on these garments? Steph from 3 Hours… Read more ...