Jeans can rightfully be considered the most popular clothing in the world: almost everyone has a favorite pair at home. Old jeans sometimes become unusable - but they can be given a second life, turning a worn-out item into an original accessory. How? Read the article.
Features of handicrafts from denim fabric
Denim is not only beautiful in appearance, but also very durable. That is why the range of its reuse is limited only by imagination: beautiful pillowcases, original bags and even soft slippers - all these ideas can be born from old pants.
But the most original looking decorations are those made from this material: brooches, patches, etc. Elegant flowers made with your own hands will become a beautiful accent on your clothes and are guaranteed to attract admiring glances.
Please note! Since denim cannot be called a capricious material, it is suitable even as a first experiment for inexperienced needlewomen, because to implement any idea you only need the material itself, scissors and a glue gun.
Finished products can be decorated with anything that comes to hand: this material combines surprisingly harmoniously with both lace and other fabrics.
All the secrets of making flowers from jeans
Since the material has high resistance to mechanical damage, there are no restrictions on the shapes and sizes of future products. You just need to have a clear idea of how to make flowers from denim with your own hands for beginners step by step, as well as what kind of product you want to get at the end.
Roses
Perhaps these flowers are the easiest to make. In order to make a denim rose, you will not need petal patterns: it is enough to calculate the desired dimensions of the product and cut out the corresponding denim "spiral". For greater realism, make the edges of your workpiece slightly uneven, wavy.
Then apply a drop of glue to the center and begin to gently twist the bud, gradually unrolling the edges outward. To neatly cover all the unevenness in the center, you can use an old button.
Peonies
The accessory in the peony idea is a little more difficult to make. In order to make it, you need to make paper stencils in the shape of petals of three sizes - small (closest to the core), medium and large (they will be glued at the very end). With this technique, the finished product will be as lush and massive as the "original".
It is best to insert a cardboard "frame" into the "core", on which the entire structure will be held. Subsequently, it can be covered with a decorative element.
Important! To make the flower as close to the real thing as possible, it is worth gluing the petals in uneven rows - in the peony they seem to overlap one another.
Marigold
It may seem that a flower of such a complex shape will be “too tough” for beginners, but it’s just a matter of perseverance and accuracy.
Future marigolds will turn out realistic and neat, it is necessary to process the edges of the jeans with a lighter: so the threads will not fray, spoiling the impression of the accessory. As in the case of the peony, you will need templates for petals of several sizes.
Additional information! It is worth paying special attention to the shape of the petals of marigolds: they are not only asymmetrical, but also a little "square". In addition, all the petals of this flower look strictly upwards: drooping corners will reduce the similarity several times.
Pansies
These cute flowers are very easy to make and easily recognizable. Such an accessory, made with your own hands, is perfect for a gift, because these flowers symbolize loyalty and honesty.
For the petals of the denim pansies, one oval-shaped template is enough. To achieve the highest level of realism, it is worth cutting some of the ovals - they should be slightly smaller in size. Then it is enough to start gluing the petals to the core of the flower in the form of an improvised "triangle".
Kanzashi
Kanzashi - or kanzashi - are traditional Japanese hair ornaments. Denim flowers can be a good choice for this role.
The base of a Japanese-style accessory should be a symmetrical flower with thin petals - as in the case of marigolds, it is advisable to treat them with fire to avoid uneven edges. Satin ribbons are traditionally used to decorate the craft - it is important to match them to the color of your denim.
Where to use denim flowers?
After the process of creating a custom accessory has been successfully completed, a natural question arises: where to use the decoration?
Flowers made of denim look very original - if they are used to complement a look, they automatically become a bright accent in it.
Additional information! Despite the fact that the flowers are made “with your own hands”, the accessory does not look “cheap” - the non-standard material of manufacture can make denim jewelry rather a bit futuristic at first glance.
Everyone can find a special use for their handicraft. Below is a basic list of win-win solutions:
- A flower like this can easily be turned into a cute brooch - just attach a fabric base to them, and then glue a pin. The advantage of this method of use is that the decoration can be easily "moved" from place to place in the wardrobe, not limited to one image.
- Denim flowers can be a great patch on clothes. If you are looking for an interesting solution to decorate a simple dress or T-shirt, then denim flowers are definitely your choice. In addition, they are easy to clean from any dirt - so you don't have to worry about the neatness of the decorated item of clothing. The range of possibilities for decoration is not limited to T-shirts: jeans and even fabric bags - all these ordinary things will sparkle with new colors if you correctly arrange the decorative elements on their surface.
- Denim flowers can even be used as central elements for jewelry - beads and bracelets. If the base of the jewelry is suitable in color, style and size, then the denim element will look quite appropriate on it.
- Accessories made of denim also have great potential as interior decoration items. They can be used to create an original garland for the veranda - floral motifs will be especially relevant in the summer season. If desired, they can be used to decorate a lampshade - such a beautiful frame along the edge will definitely attract attention.
- Kitchen utensils are also a fertile field for creativity. Flowers made of denim can be safely sewn onto decorative towels, potholders... even formal napkins can be ennobled with such decoration - but only in slightly smaller sizes.
- In any case, even if denim flowers do not find a worthy use at home, they can become a very cute addition or decoration to someone's gift. They will bring gentle spring notes to the overall decoration, and looking at them, it will immediately become clear - the gift was made with soul and care.
Denim jewelry is a great way to have fun and make something useful with your own hands. They have a variety of shapes and uses - you just have to look hard enough. Crafts made from denim are a good stress reliever - the tactile sensations during the creative process are extremely pleasant. Decorate your home and enjoy creativity!
