Denim – Page 7

Tutorial: Recycled sweater blanket with jeans binding

September 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Claire from Pillar Box Blue created this patchwork blanket from 3-4 wool sweaters. And look what she used for the binding! Recycled jeans waistbands! She’s got a tutorial showing how she made it. The wool makes a warm blanket and… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Boho denim jeans and sari pillows

September 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

These gorgeous Boho pillows are made from recycled jeans and some sari border prints. Claire from Pillar Box Blue created them and she’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. Old jeans are pretty easy to find. We all… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans tin can planters

August 10, 2017 by Anne Weaver

When you’re upcyling a pair of jeans, the side seams are often too thick to include – especially if your project involves sewing through several layers. Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a cool idea for using the side seams… Read more ...

Cricut Tutorial: Matching game from upcycled denim and heat transfer vinyl

July 26, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make a cute matching game out of upcycled denim and heat transfer vinyl. She made her game with different dinosaur silhouettes, a theme that would appeal to most young kids, but if… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to distress denim

July 22, 2017 by Anne Weaver

It seems a little crazy that we spend more money on jeans that have been distressed to look like they’re nearly worn out – and yet we do! My teenage daughter especially likes that look right now. But you don’t… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patchwork cushion cover from upcycled denim and fabric samples

July 7, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I bet I’m not alone in having a stash of home decor fabric sample books in my sewing stash. LuzPatterns.com shares a tutorial showing how you patchwork them together with some upcycled denim to create these cool cushion covers. And… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Denim top and vintage sheet dress

June 30, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I was in love with this dress by Bev from Flamingo Toes before I knew how she made it. Then, when I saw how easy it was – and how inexpensive the materials – I loved it even more! The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled denim fringed chevron pillow

June 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a tutorial for making this fun chevron fringed pillow from recycled denim. Different shades of denim create colored stripes, and the strips of denim are all left raw so the threads start to ravel … Read more ...

Tutorial: Madewell inspired jean jacket refashion

June 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary took a basic thrifted jean jacket and turned it into this awesome Madewell-inspired jacket. Jean jackets are not hard at all to find at a thrift store. Now that I’ve seen what can be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Star spangled Patriotic pillow

June 1, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This star spangled pillow is the perfect porch accent for 4th of July! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make one. It’s easy to sew from canvas and denim. Click… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled denim patchwork chair cushions

May 31, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I love me some recycled denim, and these hexagon chair seats are no exception. They’re so pretty! Claire from Pillar Box Blue created them and she’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. Grab some old jeans and a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sashiko denim tote bag

April 3, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can sew your denim scraps, perhaps even recycled from old jeans, into a gorgeous sashiko stitched tote! I love everything about this bag! The patchwork of hand stitched denim is accented with… Read more ...