Sewing pattern: Gorgeous tassels from denim scraps

Sewing tutorial: Gorgeous tassels from denim scraps

These colorful tassels are made from…. old jeans! Not only do these tassels look gorgeous but they are pretty robust too. No chance of them falling apart as they are made from fraying large squares of scrap denim from old jeans. Claire from Pillar Box Blue shares a tutorial showing how to make them. The size you make depends on the size of the scrap denim you use. Make large ones to use as curtain tie backs or door decorations, smaller ones to decorate cushions and blankets. Or how about making some to wear as earrings or a necklace. So many possibilities!

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Make Tassels from Upcycled Denim with Pom Poms, by Pillar Box Blue

[photo from Pillar Box Blue]

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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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!