Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Today I’m super excited to present a Q & A session with Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift Store Finds Into Fabulous Designs
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Alicia from Tiny Tidbits shows how to hem jeans like a professional. This method takes the extra out right above the original hem, keeping the faded and worn bottom denim on the hem intact. Get the tutorial.
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Michele Pacey from Michele Made Me shows photos of her Berry ‘n Bird Beret. The project comes from Denim Revolution by Nancy Minsky. It’s made from an old pair of jeans and is embroidered with a beautiful bird and branch… Read more ... 
Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift-Store Finds into Fabulous Designs
, shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to embellish your jeans legs with a fun flower applique at the bottom of one of the legs. The… Read more ... 
Shwin W from Shwin & Shwin shows how she used fabric dye to give some old denim clothes new life. The dye darkened the denim and gave it a fresh new look. Go to the tutorial.
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Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to make a roll-up organizer out of denim. You can use it to store knitting needles or paintbrushes, or even make-up brushes. She gets the denim from the leg of an old pair… Read more ... 
Pascale from //Between the Lines// shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sturdy denim tote bag. Heavy fabric and leather handles make this a heavy-duty bag, while French seams keep the interior free from raw edges. … Read more ... 
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how she recreated the look of an expensive pair of kid’s jeans with a bit of applique. It’s part of her Boutique Style for Less challenge. Get the how-to.
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Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute mini-tote purse out of an old pair of jeans. Beading and a happy bow tied around one of the handles are a fun combination… Read more ... 
Michele from Michele Made Me shows how she made this beautiful tree embellishment. She rolled and coiled strips of old denim this tree shape, which she then used as an embellishment for a zippered pouch. I love love love how… Read more ... 
Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shows how to make these fun flower barrettes. The base of the barrette is covered with denim, while the flower is made from folded and stacked fabric with a button center. Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
Nancy from Nancy’s Couture shows how to turn plain Jane boring jeans into ones that look like you dropped a couple of weeks’ worth of grocery money on them. She achieves the look with applique. Go to the tutorial to … Read more ... 
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity guest blogs over at Bloom with a tutorial showing how to make a clothespin apron out of an old pair of jeans. The repurposed denim creates a sturdy bag for your clothespins, and also happens… Read more ... 
Nancy Minsky from 21st Century Dressmakers and Jean Repair is having a back-to-school half price sale on her book, Denim Revolution. No word on how long this sale will last, so get it now while you can. Get it on … Read more ... 
Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a pair of little boys’ jeans into a pair of denim chaps. These make an awesome dress-up accessory for little cowboys! Go to the tutorial… Read more ... 
