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Tutorial: DIY garden cushion from old jeans

April 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can make a gardening cushion out of an old pair of jeans.  The heavy denim fabric is perfect for this project!!   A strip cut from the thick hem becomes a carrying handle.  If… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sofie sleeveless empire waist top for little girls

March 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Melissa from Sew Like My Mom shows how to make her Sophie top for a little girl.  It’s a sleeveless top with a gathered skirt hanging from an empire waist bodice.  The arm and neck holes are trimmed with contrast… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Make your own maternity jeans

March 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If you’re having a hard time finding maternity jeans that fit the way you like, you can always make them yourself.  Nat from Crafty Cousins shows how to do it, using a regular pair of jeans and a bit of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Turn kids’ too-short pants into knickerbockers

March 7, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Miss Cinti from My Poppet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how a pair of child’s jeans that are too short can become a super cute pair of knicker bockers.  L-O-V-E!  It’s a quick fix that can take the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a party bunting from old jeans

February 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Skip To My Lou shows how you can turn a pair of old jeans into a cute party bunting.  This is such a cute idea!!  She used her Silhouette to cut the fabric letters, but you could cut them by… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make bell bottom jeans for baby

February 24, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Cherie from You and Mie guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of bell bottom jeans for baby.  She starts with a pair of regular jeans and then adds a contrasting panel to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Loose flowy circle top

February 22, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Raechel Meyers shares a tutorial at Honest to Nod showing how to make a loose flowy circle top out of knit fabric.  Pair it with some jeans and a cool necklace for an easy outfit.  Get the how-to. [photo… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reshape a pair of leggings to fit a tall slim child

February 1, 2012 by Anne Weaver

When you have a tall slim child, it can be difficult to find pants to fit in the waist without being waaay too short.  Adjustable waists in jeans are a huge help, but finding a pair of leggings can be… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mend a ripped pair of jeans

January 28, 2012 by Anne Weaver

 Sally Ann shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to repair a rip in a pair of jeans.  The tutorial is the first in her Sewing With Love series all about sewing for your boyfriend or significant other.  Get … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make skinny jeans from bootcut or straight leg jeans

January 27, 2012 by Anne Weaver

If you have a pair of straight-leg or bootcut jeans, you can easily turn them into a pair of trendy skinny jeans.  Jenilyn from Grits & Giggles shows how to do it.  She uses a pair of skinny jeans that… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Large tote from old jeans

January 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Pascale from // between the lines // shows the large tote bag she created from an old pair of jeans.  She added leather hands (attached with rivets) and lined the interior of the roomy bag.  There’s not a step-by-step tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Recycled Denim Jeans pocket pot holder

January 10, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Jembellish and Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a potholder out of an old jeans pocket.  The pocket is a cute embellishment – and practical, too, since it’s just the right size for your hand. … Read more ...

Tutorial: How to hem your jeans

January 9, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I’m a little on the short side, so any jeans I buy tend to be at least an inch too long.  How about you?  I could pay to have them altered, but I don’t want to spend the money.  Sew … Read more ...

Tutorial: Boyfriend style cardigan

December 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a boyfriend style cardigan.  The loose fitting cardigan is made from knit fabric and looks cute worn with a simple tee and jeans.  Get the how-to. [photo from Mama  Says … Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Maternity jeans refashion

December 9, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Maternity clothes today are sooo much cuter than when I was preggers.  But even so, the style on maternity jeans tends to be lacking unless you’re willing to shell out the big bucks for a designer pair.  Autie from iCandy… Read more ...
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