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Can You Actually Make a Jean Jacket Out of Pants?
You have several pairs of old jeans and an idea for a cool jacket. But turning pant legs into sleeves and a torso seems complicated and you don’t know where to start. Yes, you can make a jean jacket from pants, but it is a complex project. It requires a pattern, multiple pairs of jeans […]
Can You Really Make a Skirt Out of an Old Pair of Jeans?
You have a pair of jeans that are worn out or no longer fit. You hate throwing away good denim, but they are just taking up valuable space in your closet. Yes, you can easily make a denim skirt out of old jeans. This is a classic upcycling project where you cut the legs, open […]
Can You Actually Make a Quilt from Old Jeans and T-Shirts?
You have old jeans and favorite T-shirts you can’t bear to throw away. But they just sit in a closet, taking up space and gathering dust. Yes, you can absolutely make a blue jean and T-shirt quilt1. This popular project combines the sturdiness of denim with the personal memories from your shirts, creating a durable, […]
Can You Actually Bleach Jeans Pure White?
You have a pair of dark jeans you want to transform into a crisp white. But you worry that bleach will just destroy the fabric or turn it a strange, murky color. Yes, you can bleach jeans1 to make them white, but it is a harsh process. Success depends heavily on using diluted bleach on […]
Can You Hem Jeans to Make Them Skinnier?
Your favorite jeans are just a little too baggy in the legs. You know how to hem, so you wonder if just shortening them will somehow create a slimmer, more modern fit. No, hemming1 only shortens the length of your jeans; it does not make them skinnier. To reduce the width of the leg for […]
