Sewing pattern: DIY denim cushion from jeans waistbands

Sewing tutorial: DIY denim cushion from jeans waistbands

Love to repurpose your old jeans but not sure what to do with the waistbands? Then this denim cushion cover is for you. Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how to make it. Making the most of the subtle variation in colors of denim the cushion is trimmed with a bobbly ball of wool or pom pom trim. Choose your trim to fit your color scheme. Includes top tips to persuade your sewing machine to stitch through thick layers of denim to make this fun and unique denim cushion.

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Make a Recycled Denim Waistband Cushion, by Vicky Myers Creations

[photo from Vicky Myers Creations]

If you are looking for more denim upcycle projects check these out.

Looking for more ways to use Recycled Denim in craft projects? Visit our dedicated interest board “Recycled Denim Jean Crafts”

Check out this book featuring 10 other ways to use Denim jeans. or this book on making Denim Projects using upcycled denim.

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