how to sew denim


Odds-and-Ends Organizational Denim Basket

Love working with denim? Then you don’t want to miss this super handy organizer from Deborah Bagley. Perfect for storing your sewing notions like patterns and embroidery hoops, this easy sewing project can be made in a single afternoon. Finish your denim basket pattern with sturdy leather handles and a matching denim flower! ... Read More

Recycled Denim Oven Mitt Pattern

Turn your torn old jeans into something useful by creating this pretty recycled oven mitt from Ann Butler. This quick sewing pattern is perfect for using up small pieces of leftover fabric, making it perfect for cotton scraps as well as denim. Gift your mom with her own oven mitt just in time for Mother’s ... Read More

Pure Jean-ius: 9 Types of Denim You Need to Know

Sewists are familiar with how important the composition of fabrics is to the sewing process and overall garment construction, as different fabric weights and stretch (or lack thereof) can drastically affect a finished garment. If you’ve been dreaming of sewing your own pair of perfectly fitted jeans but feel lost when you enter the denim ... Read More

Rustic Upcycled Denim Rag Wreath

Weed out your wardrobe for old or torn jeans and transform them into a rustic chic wreath for fall. If you love the look of modern farmhouse décor, then you won’t be able to resist making this upcycled denim rag wreath. You don’t even have to thread your sewing machine for this one, as this ... Read More

Our Sewing Wishlist May 2023

Our Sewing Wishlist
Upcycling is the theme in the pattern books featured in this month’s sewing wishlist, so if you’ve been meaning to overhaul your closet, this is your sign. Janet Goddard shares ways to breathe life into old jeans with her book of recycled denim DIYs, while author Amelia Johanson teaches beginner quilters about all things t-shirt ... Read More

6 Tips and Tricks for Embellishing Denim

For decades, denim has been a must-have staple in closets around the world – from jackets to jeans and everything in-between, we love the look and feel of those reliable pieces. However, sometimes we want something a little more, and with just a few sewing essentials, you can turn those everyday items into bespoke tailored ... Read More