You've Never Seen a Jean Upcycle Like This 🦋
Here is a simple, but stunning jean upcycle for you to try. This will transform an old pair of jeans into something really unique!
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Tools and materials:
- Old jeans
- Scissors
- Sewing needle and thread
- Sewing machine
- Iron-on decorative patches
1. Cut your jeans
Cut both side seams of your jeans from the hem to about mid-thigh (or lower if you prefer), because this upcycle will make your jean legs wider.
2. Finish the raw edges
Hem the cut edges so they are nice and clean.
Finish with a small zigzag stitch.
3. Add decorative patches
Choose some large decorative iron-on patches.
They usually have a thin layer of glue on the back.
For this upcycle, we’re not actually going to iron the patches on, so you can remove that layer of glue with your hands.
Position the patches so they just overlap on each side of the slit on the side of your jeans.
Hand-sew the patches in place.
Sew 4 to 5 patches down the whole side of your jeans, and repeat on the other leg.
You've never seen a jean upcycle like this 🦋
Now you have an adorable pair of jeans that look completely different from your original ones!
Leave a comment to let me know if you tried this jeans upcycle and how you liked it.
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This is cute! I will definitely be trying it!
From where do get the extra material you use to be sewn on the sides? The material where you have to sew the payches?