How to use old jeans to sew something

When you want to get a new thing, but there is no money for it, it is worth connecting your imagination. What can be sewn from old jeans if the material is of high enough quality? There are many options - clothes, accessories, kitchen utensils, interior items. Each model has its own version of constructing a pattern.

Clothes and footwear

It is quite difficult to determine what can be sewn from jeans with your own hands, since the choice is quite large. The variety drives beginners into a dead end. You need to make those things that are needed at the moment.

You can prepare denim alterations with your own hands, the patterns of which are not distinguished by their complex construction.

Shorts

The easiest way to make shorts from old jeans is to do it. The principle of creating a new product depends on fashion trends. Currently, frayed cuts on jeans are considered relevant, which look casual and even rebellious. The sequence of work on the "project":

1. First, you need to determine how long the shorts will be.
2. Place the jeans on a flat surface and mark the cutting line.
3. Carefully cut the legs along the cut line.
4. To make the product look modern, you can create fringe along the edge of the product.

From the remains of the trousers you can sew a top in the same style as the shorts. This look will be a wonderful set for the beach, yacht trips, walks in the park, forest, around the city.

Slippers

Denim is a strong, dense fabric that is ideal for modeling a variety of indoor shoes. The easiest way to sew a standard model of slippers. For this, in addition to denim, you need auxiliary tools and materials:

• Paper, scissors, needle and thread, ruler and tape measure.
• The leg of an old pair of jeans.
• Dense, preferably natural fabric. It can become a frill on the seams and a lining.
• A ready-made insole made of felt or a piece of leatherette.

It is necessary to take measurements from the foot, which will determine the length and width of the foot, the height of the instep and its circumference. Then sewing is carried out according to the algorithm specified below:

You can sew by hand, but it is better to use a sewing machine. This way, the seams will look more aesthetically pleasing.

Apron

From old denim pants you can sew such a wonderful and necessary kitchen item as an apron. To make a full-fledged product that will cover both the chest and the waist and hips, you only need one leg. Additionally, you can take a small amount of colored fabric to make decorative elements.

There are many options for making an apron from a denim leg, but one is considered the simplest, and most importantly, accessible even for beginner needlewomen. The pattern consists of one basic part. Additionally, a belt is made from scraps. Pattern of a kitchen item and a finished model:

In addition to the decorative element in the form of textile applique, you can cut out pockets and sew them on the front. Here you can store kitchen utensils, towels, potholders.

Vest

Not only a denim jacket can become the basis for modeling a vest. You can sew a new wardrobe item from pants. First, you need to rip the pants along the seams. The legs can be cut only along one side or inner seam, since the base of the vest will be cut out from this part.

The back is formed from one trouser leg, and the vest front from the other. A T-shirt or an existing vest can be used as a pattern. You can also make a pattern yourself using measurements.

The result is three parts, which are first ground together and then fully sewn together on a machine. All cuts must first be treated with a berm stitch. Then decorative finishing is done.

Potholders for hot dishes

From the remains of trousers, you can make kitchen potholders with great functionality. In addition to direct use, the products can become an original interior decor. There are complex options for making potholders and simpler ones. The most accessible in terms of production are potholders from pockets.

How to make a potholder from pockets:

1. Outline the back pocket area with chalk.
2. Cut out two pockets together with the base.
3. Fold the extra fabric in half. Place the pockets on the blank so that the openings are facing each other.
4. Trace them with chalk. Cut out the blank from the fabric. Sew pockets directly to this part.
5. Secure all seams with a sewing machine.
6. Sew small loops to the corner of the pockets so that the item can be hung on a hook.

Sarafan

It turns out that pants can even be remade into a sarafan. The item can be sewn for a little girl, a young woman or a woman - it all depends on the size of the jeans. You need to cut off the legs and rip them only along the side outer seam. Then prepare a pattern:

This model is partly similar to a closed apron at the back, but this model is quite versatile. This sarafan can be worn on the naked body, over a tank top or T-shirt, turtleneck, sweater or blouse. This is what the finished sarafan will look like:

You can sew a full dress using the same principle. To do this, you will have to use all the parts and details of the pants.

Denim interior

Sewing can be useful. You can decorate the interior of the room with unique things of your own production. It is enough to show a little imagination and sewing skills.

Blanket or bedspread

To make a blanket or bedspread from old jeans, you don't need to watch complicated master classes. You need to prepare many identically shaped scraps from the fabric. Then they are sewn together:

All parts of the trousers are used for sewing without exception.

DIY Denim Box

A craft made from a cardboard box and denim fabric will be useful. You need to take measurements from the base box and make a pattern. Use a glue gun to glue the textile fabric to the cardboard. Decorate.

Patchwork blanket made of jeans

To make a patchwork blanket, you can use any variant of the pattern for combining elements. Additionally, each part can be filled with synthetic padding, which will add volume to the item.

Auxiliary materials will help make the blanket more attractive.

Toys for children

It is easy to please a child with a new toy without spending money - just sew it from denim. It is enough to choose a pattern for the toy that you like and carry out a number of preparatory works concerning the processing and sewing of the thing.

Fashionable jeans from old ones

A fashionable youth image is impossible without jeans. But, as with any other things, there is a fashion for denim. If the base of the thing is still normal, then the design can be reworked:

• Create scuff marks using a grater.
• Form cuts with a blade and divide the threads inside the element.
• You can make inserts from lace, leather, or decorative material.
• Glue on beads, stones, rhinestones.
• Make a print using textile paints.

It is worth using only one “improvement” option, so as not to make the thing oversaturated with spectacular details.

Accessories from old jeans

When the question arises about what to sew from old jeans, it is worth remembering such little things as bags, wallets, jewelry. These items are used almost every day and will definitely come in handy in everyday life.

DIY Tote Bag

A quick way to make a bag from pants is the following work algorithm:

In this situation, it is enough to make just a few stitches.

Laptop bag

You can even make a laptop bag out of jeans. You won't have to sew a lot of parts together. You need to cut off part of the pants from the waist to the place where the legs diverge.

1. Sew up the holes from the trousers, having first turned the piece inside out.
2. Additionally, sew up the fly and secure the button placket.
3. You can decorate the bag-case with beads or rhinestones. The pockets remain a functional part of the decor.

Backpack

It is easy to turn old jeans into new things with patterns. Often, bags and backpacks are sewn from pants, which are distinguished by their practicality and modern appearance. To sew a product, you can use this pattern:

All the details are obtained by forming a pattern from fabric obtained by steaming the legs.

Yoga Mat Cover

The yoga mat can be placed in a special cover, which can easily be made from a denim leg.

Description of the transformation work:

1. Cut off the trouser leg. The cut should be parallel to the bottom of the trouser leg.
2. Turn the cut inward by 2 cm and sew it to the base. You will get an empty fold, into which the lace will be pulled.
3. Sew the "bottom" from below. You can use a basting stitch to sew the edges and pull the thread together.

Any woman can cope with this task.

Denim clothing is very popular, as well as household items and accessories. In order not to buy expensive items every time, you can make them yourself from old jeans. The patterns are so simple that even a child can cope with the transformation.