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Can You Make a Full Pair of Jeans with a Small Sewing Machine?
You have a small sewing machine and a great idea for jeans. But you worry the machine is not strong enough. Let’s look at what is possible and what is not. A small or mini sewing machine1 is not suitable for constructing a full pair of jeans. While it might handle a single layer of […]
Can You Make Low-Rise Jeans High-Waisted?
You love a pair of low-rise jeans, but wish they had a modern high waist. It seems impossible to just add fabric. However, with some skill, this alteration can be done. Yes, you can make low-rise jeans1 high-waisted, but it is a complex alteration. It requires adding a new piece of matching denim to the […]
Can You Make Overalls Out of a Pair of Old Jeans?
You have a pair of old jeans in your closet. You don’t wear them, but they’re too good to throw away. There is a way to transform them into something new and unique. Yes, you can absolutely make overalls out of old jeans. This popular DIY project1 can be done with or without sewing, allowing […]
Can You Make Patches Out of Your Old Jeans?
Your favorite jeans have a hole, but you can’t bear to part with them. Tossing them feels wasteful, and finding the perfect patch seems impossible. Yes, you can easily make durable, stylish patches1 out of old jeans. Simply cut a piece of denim larger than the area you need to cover, finish the edges as […]
can you make blue jeans in the united states
Want to produce jeans in the USA but fear it’s too costly? The challenges are real. However, a dedicated ‘Made in the USA’ denim industry is very much alive. Yes, you can make blue jeans in the United States. A number of brands, from heritage giants to small workshops, manufacture domestically. They use American-made materials, […]
