Denim – Page 5

Sewing pattern: Cropped jacket from a denim shirt

June 2, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Cropped jacket from a denim shirt

Make this season’s trendy cropped jacket from a denim shirt! Cathi from Scratch & Stitch has a tutorial showing how. She found her denim shirt on the clearance rack, but you may have one in your closet already. Or, they’re… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Denim tote from upcycled jeans

May 30, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Denim tote from upcycled jeans

Turn those old jeans into a cute new tote! Trash to Couture has a great tutorial at Brother Sews showing how to do it. There’s a big pocket on one side and the corners are boxed. The denim is sturdy,… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Upcycled denim doorstop

April 24, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Upcycled denim doorstop

Create a door stop from denim upcycled from old jeans! Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how. She mixed denim scraps from several pairs of jeans which creates a cool effect with the different washes. A leather strap on… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Upcycled denim chevron rug

April 17, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Upcycled denim chevron rug

Don’t throw away your family’s old worn jeans! Use them to sew an upcycled denim rug. Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a step-by-step tutorial showing how. Making the rug in a chevron designs enables you to show off all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Denim hanging wall vase

April 10, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Don’t throw away those denim scraps – use them to make a unique wall vase! Add to the rustic farmhouse feel to the vase by making it in the shape of a mason jar. Also, use a piece of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled denim and sweater placemats

March 12, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Don’t throw out those old scraps of denim or sweaters from your craft projects! Use them to make some fabulous fabric placemats. Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how to make them. Denim can be difficult to… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Upcycled jeans weekender bag

March 6, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Upcycled jeans weekender bag

This DIY bag from jeans is the perfect weekender bag that’s easy to make and only requires some basic sewing skills to create. Patti from Hearth & Vine has a tutorial showing how to make it. The upcycled denim bag… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Upcycled jeans coasters

March 4, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Upcycled jeans coasters

I think all of us have at least one pair of old, worn-out jeans in our closets. Cathi from Scratch & Stitch shows how you can upcycle those old jeans into fabric coasters. They don’t take much fabric so this… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Upcycled fabric woven heart garland

January 12, 2019 by Anne Weaver

Woven Scandi hearts are usually made from paper, but Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make them from fabric. She upcycled denim and wool scraps to make this charming woven heart garland. Click below for her tutorial:… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Upcycled jeans pocket Christmas ornament

November 17, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This is a Christmas craft tutorial that upcycles denim pockets into adorable little holiday house softies! With a full photo tutorial and free pattern download for all the shapes, you can make this ornament a bunch of times and decorate… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled Denim Christmas Trees

October 24, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Who says you can’t make Christmas decorations out of old jeans? These upcycled jeans Christmas trees would look fabulous on any Christmas mantle! Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how to make them. They are made with… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Recycled jeans denim quilt

October 23, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Recycled jeans denim quilt

Save your old jeans to make a beautiful quilt! The denim makes a sturdy quilt, great for picnics or for bedding. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a tutorial showing how you can make one. She uses long rectangles of… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Recycled denim tab top curtains

October 2, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Recycled denim tab top curtains

Repurpose your jeans to create stylish tab top curtains! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how you can make them. The patchwork highlights subtle variations of denim and bits of the seam lines. The waistbands of the… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Repurposed denim feather wall hanging

September 21, 2018 by Anne Weaver

These repurposed denim feathers make a gorgeous Boho wall hanging! Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make them! It’s a great use for denim scrap. Depending on the direction you cut your denim, your feather can either… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Canteen bag, with free pattern

September 14, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Canteen bag, with free pattern

This canteen bag has such a fun shape! And made from denim, flannel, and corduroy it definitely feels like fall! Sew4Home shares a tutorial and free pattern so you can sew one up for yourself. Piping shows off the classic… Read more ...