Tutorials
Great way to get extra wear from the kids' jeans too!
Essential Jeans Mending Tutorial at Adventures in Dressmaking
"I love my jeans. I wear jeans all the time, and have favorite pairs for different moods. The shape matters, and once you've worn a favorite pair out you can't duplicate the softness. Anyway, I wear my jeans out, and for a long time have been expertly patching the knees and crotches of favorite pairs. I got the idea for this method of patching holes from my roommate my first year of college, indirectly from Abercrombie and Fitch. You know those "destroyed" jeans that the typical dad insults at family reunions, making snarky remarks about how they cost twice as much as the new ones but they're already worn out? Lots of brands sell destroyed jeans with pain spots, worn holes, and patched holes. Not the greatest purchase for everyday wear, but the look is acceptable and sometimes you really want to hang on to those favorite jeans, so it's nice to have the option of creating your own...." Read more
- Tutorial - How To Hem Jeans
Hem jeans so they don't look hemmed Tutorial at Simple Living Blog "I had 5 pairs of jeans to hem. Kev is such a shortie.. nearly all his jeans need hemming. I'm such a lucky girl, lol, I did a google on hemming jeans. I new the...
- Tutorial - How To Make A Backpack From Jeans
Leave plain, or decorate as desired Backpack Tutorial at I Wear a Bow Blog "I wanted to do this project for a long time ago, but never be brave enough to do it. I'm afraid to cut my jeans, even though I know this jeans will never be worn again....
- Tutorial - How To Make A Swirly Jean Skirt
Recycle well worn jeans into a cute child's skirt Jean Skirt Tutorial at Shelley Made Blog "I've been saving old jeans. I admit - I wasn't sure why, but I was sure they had a use. In fact, I've been saving them for 5 years...
- Tutorial - How To Bleach And Re-dye Jeans
Be sure to do this in a well ventilated area and wear gloves ReDyed Jeans Tutorial at The Little Giggler Blog "Don't use jeans that have holes. The bleach will just eat them away. -Don't use too much bleach. Slow and...
- Tutorial - How To Make Skinny Jeans
This is wonderful! Rescue an old pair of jeans and turn them into a cool new pair. Little work and no money! Skinny Jeans Tutorial at Holy Craft "A few weeks ago I went in search of some skinny jeans at the store. You know me, they had to be cheap! I...
Tutorials
Tutorial - How to Mend Holes in Jeans
Great way to get extra wear from the kids' jeans too!Essential Jeans Mending Tutorial at Adventures in Dressmaking
"I love my jeans. I wear jeans all the time, and have favorite pairs for different moods. The shape matters, and once you've worn a favorite pair out you can't duplicate the softness. Anyway, I wear my jeans out, and for a long time have been expertly patching the knees and crotches of favorite pairs. I got the idea for this method of patching holes from my roommate my first year of college, indirectly from Abercrombie and Fitch. You know those "destroyed" jeans that the typical dad insults at family reunions, making snarky remarks about how they cost twice as much as the new ones but they're already worn out? Lots of brands sell destroyed jeans with pain spots, worn holes, and patched holes. Not the greatest purchase for everyday wear, but the look is acceptable and sometimes you really want to hang on to those favorite jeans, so it's nice to have the option of creating your own...." Read more
- Tutorial - How To Hem Jeans
Hem jeans so they don't look hemmed Tutorial at Simple Living Blog "I had 5 pairs of jeans to hem. Kev is such a shortie.. nearly all his jeans need hemming. I'm such a lucky girl, lol, I did a google on hemming jeans. I new the...
- Tutorial - How To Make A Backpack From Jeans
Leave plain, or decorate as desired Backpack Tutorial at I Wear a Bow Blog "I wanted to do this project for a long time ago, but never be brave enough to do it. I'm afraid to cut my jeans, even though I know this jeans will never be worn again....
- Tutorial - How To Make A Swirly Jean Skirt
Recycle well worn jeans into a cute child's skirt Jean Skirt Tutorial at Shelley Made Blog "I've been saving old jeans. I admit - I wasn't sure why, but I was sure they had a use. In fact, I've been saving them for 5 years...
- Tutorial - How To Bleach And Re-dye Jeans
Be sure to do this in a well ventilated area and wear gloves ReDyed Jeans Tutorial at The Little Giggler Blog "Don't use jeans that have holes. The bleach will just eat them away. -Don't use too much bleach. Slow and...
- Tutorial - How To Make Skinny Jeans
This is wonderful! Rescue an old pair of jeans and turn them into a cool new pair. Little work and no money! Skinny Jeans Tutorial at Holy Craft "A few weeks ago I went in search of some skinny jeans at the store. You know me, they had to be cheap! I...