Denim Jeans – Page 11

Tutorial: Recycled jeans needlebook

March 10, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Marisa from Passion et Couture made this needlebook out of an old pair of jeans. I love this idea!! The cover makes use of the jeans’ back pockets. Inside, felt “pages” hold needles. She added zipppered and patch pockets to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Add ankle zips to a pair of jeans, no sewing required

March 4, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Besides looking cool, why would you want to though (add ankle zips)? Customization: Adding ankle zips can give your jeans a unique and personalized look. You can choose the color and style of the zippers to match your personal… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Upcycled denim wrist cuff

February 5, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jolene from The Journey of a Supermom shows the upcycled denim wrist cuffs she made. These are sooo awesome!! She used the zipper and button to make the cuffs. This is often a part of jeans that become scrap when… Read more ...

Tutorial: Patriotic picnic placemat with a jeans cutlery pocket

January 12, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar made a patriotic picnic to celebrate Australian independence day (January 26). She started with a purchased placemat and added colorful trim and a jeans pocket for the cutlery. She shares a tutorial showing how… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mend a hole in your jeans

January 7, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Being a child of the 80s, I remember when ripped up jeans were the thing. Now… not so much. Weathered is good, but gaping holes are not so trendy any more. Luckily, a hole in denim jeans is easily mended. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Two seam skinny jeans

January 3, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Winter is boots weather. Leah fromSew Spoiled shows how a couple of long seams will turn a pair of straight-leg (or boot-cut, or flare) jeans into skinny jeans that you can tuck into a pair of boots. Get the … Read more ...

Tutorial: Ruffles and lace embellished tee for girls

December 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Ruffled tees are sooo versatile for girls! They’re cute with a pair of jeans, but can also look sweet with a skirt. VixenMade shows how you can make one. She starts with a store-bought t-shirt and adds the rows of… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: 5 Christmas gifts from 1 pair of jeans

December 12, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success cut up one pair of jeans and used the material to make 5 Christmas gifts. If you don’t have a pair of old jeans in your refashion stash or in the back of… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Denim Jeans leg lunch sack

December 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a tutorial showing how to make a fabric lunch sack out of a jeans leg. It’s lined and has boxed corners so the bottom is flat. A simple button and elastic loop make the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Little girl’s fleece jumper tunic

November 29, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Mira from Sewing the Littleheart Collection shares a free pattern for a little girl’s fleece jumper tunic. It’s easy to layer over a long sleeved tee and jeans for a little extra warmth. The pattern is for a size 3/4T,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make little girl skinnies using a leggings pattern

November 19, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can make a pair of little girl skinny jeans using a leggings pattern. When you use stretch denim to make the tight fitting pants, the only major difference between them and leggings… Read more ...

Tutorial: Gathered lace cuffs

November 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how you can make a pair of gathered lace cuffs. They’d be a fancy accent for a dressy dress, but I bet the tween set would love to wear them casual with a long-sleeved… Read more ...

Tutorial: Draft and sew a pair of maternity jeans

November 8, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how she made a pair of maternity jeans – from scratch! First, drafted a sewing pattern for a pair of maternity jeans by tracing around a favorite pair of non-pregster jeans and adapting the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Jeans waistband alteration for a curvy fit

October 4, 2012 by Anne Weaver

What happens when a girl with curves wears a pair of jeans cut for someone without curves? That pesky gap at the back of the waistband, that’s what! Sally Ann shows how you can fix it. Get the how-to on … Read more ...

Tutorial: Mend a hole in your jeans

September 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kristin Roach from Craft Leftovers, and author of Mend It Better, shows what she did to mend a hole in her jeans. The hole was at the crotch, definitely not a place where you can let it go. … Read more ...