Tutorial: Make cropped denim joggers from an old pair of jeans

A humble pair of jeans go high-style with this Jean Repair tutorial by Nancy Minsky, author of Denim Revolution. She shows how to transform a pair of well-worn jeans into a pair of cropped denim joggers. I don’t know what I love more – the stripes down the side, the knit cuffs, or the contrast loop hanging from the waistband. These are seriously cool!! Get the how-to.

[photo from Jean Repair]

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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!