Upstyle Your Old Jeans With Buttons

2 Materials
$5
30 Minutes
Easy

Do you love your jeans but just wish that they were a bit different, unique and stand out in a crowd? Then look no further than buttons! You can get them in any size and colour and you probably already have a load that you can use. See how you can decorate your jeans to make them your style.

Simply lie your jeans flat onto the table and place buttons where you think you might like them. Let your creativity fly! Some great ideas include flowers, lines, sunshine, mass of buttons, and a waterfall effect. Using patterned or shaped buttons is a great way to add instant interest. If you are looking for a bit of bling then search out some sparkly buttons!


I chose a simple line design for the front pocket replicating the line of the pocket and a flower design for the back pocket.

If your design is simple, like my front pocket, then transfer the buttons to the table in the same pattern and use that as a guide. However, if you have a complex pattern you could try marking the design onto the jeans using a pen or you could photograph the design before removing the buttons.


If you want anything to be in the centre or symmetrical I recommend measuring it exactly and marking it or it will look wrong after you finish. I simply sewed my front pocket without any marking but I measured the centre of my flower so that it was in the centre of the back pocket.

Then you need to sew each of your buttons on in turn so that your design is permanent. Do not worry if you have never sewn a button on. This video will show you how at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVIryts8b4E.

So, now you have some stylish, unique jeans. If you want more information take a look at my blog with video at https://christines-crafts.com/how-to-decorate-your-jeans-with-buttons/


If you have added bling enjoy wearing them out to a fancy restaurant or club and enjoy that feeling of wearing your own creation!

Suggested materials:
  • Old Jeans
  • Butttons   (Amazon)

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Christine | Christines-crafts
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