Denim – Page 6

Sewing pattern: Cool repurposed denim world map floor cushion

August 22, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Cool repurposed denim world map floor cushion

This large world map floor cushion would be a great gift for anyone with wanderlust! The map itself is made from scraps of old jeans. Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a tutorial and free pattern. You can personalize the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stencil bleach designs on denim and jeans

August 21, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can embellish a pair of jeans with bleach and a stencil. You can add stencil bleach designs to the ankles, like she did, or to accent the pockets or legs of the… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Gorgeous tassels from denim scraps

July 29, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: Gorgeous tassels from denim scraps

These colorful tassels are made from…. old jeans! Not only do these tassels look gorgeous but they are pretty robust too. No chance of them falling apart as they are made from fraying large squares of scrap denim from old… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled denim lamp shade

July 15, 2018 by Anne Weaver

This unique table lamp is made from repurposed materials. The see-through base is a large old pickle jar. The drum shade is made from weaving the seams and hems of old denim jeans. Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: DIY denim cushion from jeans waistbands

July 12, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Sewing tutorial: DIY denim cushion from jeans waistbands

Love to repurpose your old jeans but not sure what to do with the waistbands? Then this denim cushion cover is for you. Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how to make it. Making the most of… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Upcycled sweater and denim fish pillow, with free pattern

May 17, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Make a fun upcycled fish shaped pillow for your home out of an old pair of jeans and a wool sweater! Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a tutorial and free pattern. Use different parts of the jeans – waistbands,… Read more ...

100 free sewing patterns for Tote Bags

May 10, 2018 by Shellie Wilson

These sewing patterns are all of the totes or large bags. All of these links will take you directly to the sewing pattern and the sewing tutorial. The sewing projects vary from easy to hard, so make sure you check… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flat felled seam

April 20, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Felled seam, flat seam, denim seam, or flat felled seam – they’re all names for the kind of seam you find on jeans inseams or men’s dress shirts. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how to create a felled seam. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled denim herb garden

April 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Turn an old pair of jeans into a handy vertical herb garden for the kitchen! Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how. The little hanging pots are the perfect size for herb plants, and convenient to reach… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled denim hexie rug

March 4, 2018 by Anne Weaver

I love sewing with recycled denim! The variations in wash and wear patterns make for interesting colors and shading. I keep a stash of old jeans so I’ve always got some on hand. Rachel from A Beautiful Mess shows how… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Denim jeans pocket tote bag

February 27, 2018 by Anne Weaver

Whether they get worn out or just outgrown, it seems all of us have at least one pair of old jeans hanging around the house. Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can use an old pair of jeans… Read more ...

Tutorial: Distressed jean jacket hoodie refashion

November 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary refashioned a plain denim jacket into a distressed hoodie jacket. The jacket in its original form wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t great. Her quick refashion brings it on trend for this season’s look. She’s… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans pocket Advent calendar

October 26, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make an Advent calendar out of recycled jeans. More specifically, recycled jeans pockets. It’s easy to make – and there’s no sewing required! You can put it all together with fusible… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shibori bleach denim floor cushion

October 24, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Vicky from Vicky Meyers Creations sewed together 5-6 pairs of jeans to make this denim floor cushion. But before she sewed them together, she did a little shibori style bleach magic on them. She’s got a tutorial showing the process,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Flannel and recycled denim wreath

October 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Fall always has me dreaming of flannel and denim. Desiree from The 36th Avenue shows how you can make a wreath from flannel and recycled denim. You can get the flannel from yardage from the fabric store, or from a… Read more ...