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Sewing Tutorial: Upcycled jeans dog bone toy

March 8, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make this upcycled denim dog bone toy.  The denim from old jeans makes a sturdy toy, and look at how cool that faded denim looks!  It’s a great project for jeans… Read more ...

DIY sashiko stitched jeans patches

March 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows a fun way to patch a hole in your jeans.  Instead of a plain square patch, or a patch designed to blend in with the jeans, why not use the patch to add personality to… Read more ...

Tutorial: 2 ways to make a fabric and elastic bookmark

March 2, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations two ways you can sew a fabric and elastic bookmark.  Both versions wrap around the book using elastic to keep it fitting snug.  One method has a fabric sleeve sewn around an elastic strap.  The… Read more ...

Tutorial: Wood crate ottoman with recycled jeans cushion

February 5, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how she created this awesome wood crate ottoman.  The cushion on top is made from recycled jeans. The denim makes a sturdy fabric for the cushion, and the waistband is the perfect way to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mend your jeans with sashiko stitching

January 31, 2017 by Anne Weaver

A patched jeans hole doesn’t have to just be functional – it can be pretty, too!  Beth from Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to use sashiko-inspired stitching to mend the holes in your jeans.  Instead… Read more ...

Tutorial: Shibori style denim heart pencil pouch

January 27, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Valentine crafts don’t all have to be pink and red and white.  Vicky Myers shares a tutorial for making these beautiful denim heart pencil cases.  The denim heart appliques are dyed with a shibori style technique.  The hearts make this… Read more ...

Tutorial: Doily and burlap pillow

January 23, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Doilies and burlap were made for each other.  The contrast of the delicate doily and the rustic burlap is a beautiful combination.  Ann from Duct Tape & Denim shares a tutorial showing how you can make a doily and burlap… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled denim hearts 2 ways

January 20, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows two ways to make a recycled denim heart.  One is a denim wrapped heart wreath and the other, a little stuffed denim heart charm.  You can use the small hearts as flags in a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sashiko denim patchwork clutch

January 11, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This patchwork clutch by Lindsey Crafter combines raw edge denim and sashiko stitching to create a richly textured surface.  She shares a tutorial showing how she made it!  She uses purchased jean patches for the patchwork accents, but you could… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Recycled jeans apron

December 3, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Turn an old pair of jeans into a sturdy apron!  Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shares a tutorial showing how to do it.  The denim makes a heavy duty apron that can stand up to cooking, crafting,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled denim bucket peg bag

November 11, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Libby from Libby’s Lifestyle shows how you can make a bucket style peg bag out of upcycled denim.  It has a mesh bottom so it can be left outside and any rain water can drain out the bottom.  Then handle… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fringe hem for your jeans

November 10, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Geneva from A Pair and A Spare shows how you can create a fringed hem on a pair of jeans.  It’s an easy easy to update a pair of jeans for this season.  And when fringe hems are no longer… Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled jeans journal cover

November 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

upcycled-denim-diary-cover-with-pocketUpcycle old jeans into a cute new journal cover!  Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial showing how.  You don’t even need a whole pair of jeans – you can piece it from scraps like she did!  … Read more ...

Tutorial: Upcycled denim and leather fold over clutch

November 4, 2016 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can create a fold over clutch out of upcycled denim and leather.  Her fold over clutch has strips of denim pieced for the top and for the strap.  You… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled jeans storage boxes

October 27, 2016 by Anne Weaver

These stenciled denim storage boxes will hold all your bits and bobs!  Claire from Pillar Box Blue made them from cardboard boxes and old jeans.  She’s got a tutorial showing how she did it.  She used IKEA Pingla boxes, but… Read more ...
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