Denim – Sewing

Sewing Pattern – Upcycled Denim Jean Christmas Stocking

September 4, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

I made a couple of beautiful upcycled Christmas stockings, using old denim and daddy’s old shirts and a few other bits and pieces, I think they are worth showing what you can do with stuff lying around. You can see… Read more ...

Easy Denim Purses

July 14, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Recycle those old, worn-out or out-grown blue jeans by making a variety of fun and useful denim bags for next to nothing! Make use of pants, skirts, pockets, waistbands and straps to create unusual, one-of-a-kind projects for carrying your valuables… Read more ...

Stitch 10 creative denim projects from recycled jeans!

June 30, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

You can have fun and save money too when you stitch these terrific projects from denim. Tips for sewing with denim are included. Projects include mother/daughter aprons, a stuffed bunny buddy, a pocket tissue cover, a caddy catchall for storing… Read more ...

How to make fringed handles for handbags

June 22, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Fringed handles are easy to make once you use the right type of fabric. The best fabric for this type of handle is one that ravels easily with think weft and warp yarn-dyed threads woven to make a design. The… Read more ...

Creative projects to make with pre-loved jeans

May 27, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Denim jeans – we all wear them, but what to do with them when they wear out or no longer fit. Here are lots of unique and creative ways to upcycle and repurpose those no longer needed jeans. Such a… Read more ...

DIY Denim Pouch Sewing Pattern

May 22, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

It’s a great DIY Sewing project that teens and adults alike will enjoy. This sewing pattern is perfect for all ages and great for beginner levels too. A great first zip sewing project. Denim crafts are very popular right now… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – How to Make an Easy Patchwork Denim Skirt

May 21, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

In this tutorial I show you how to upcycle jeans to make a simple patchwork jean skirt. This is such an easy to follow patchwork denim skirt tutorial!
I’m steadily trying to sew my way through the giant pile… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern – Upcycled Denim Hanging Baskets

May 18, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

All you need to make these handy little storage baskets for your craft room is a pair of recycled or upcycled denim jeans and an embroidery hoop

. The hoop keeps the baskets open and provides a useful hook to… Read more ...

How To Make Recycled Boho Hanging Planters

May 14, 2020 by Shellie Wilson 1 Comment

Do you love the trend of Boho hanging planters? Here is a very simple way to make your own out of recycled materials. You can make them out of either denim or leather or a combination of them both.… Read more ...

Sewing Patterns – 15 Women’s Shorts You Can Sew

May 6, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

It doesn’t have to be summer to be in the mood to sew some summer clothes, in fact I like to sew things out of season, maybe it’s the dream of better weather to come. No matter what time of… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sew a perfect unlined patch pocket

February 12, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Learn how to sew the perfect patch pocket with a tutorial from Mayra at So Sew Easy! You often see patch pockets on button up shirts or as the back pockets on a pair of jeans. Because patch pockets are… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Upcycled denim crayon holder

November 24, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Upcycled denim crayon holder

Upcycle an old pair of jeans into a crayon holder that makes a great gift for a child! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing ho to make one. The upcycled denim on the outside of crayon roll gives… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Upcycled denim Christmas stocking

November 13, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Upcycled denim Christmas stocking

The gorgeous Christmas stocking is made from upcycled denim and fabric scraps, and accented with sashiko-inspired hand stitching. Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how you can create an upcycled denim stocking of your own, and she’s… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Recycled denim luggage tags

September 21, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sewing tutorial: Recycled denim luggage tags

Don’t throw out your old jeans when they get worn out! That old denim is perfect for sewing and upcycling projects! Cathi from Scratch and Stitch shows how to recycle denim from old jeans to create these luggage tags. The… Read more ...

Free pattern: Mens denim messenger bag

August 29, 2019 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

This free pattern for a denim messenger bag features a front zip pocket on the closing flap for quick and easy access. Internally the bag has a full width front zip pocket followed by a slip pocket internally. The denim… Read more ...