how to sew denim


Upcycled Denim Knot Cutlery Holders

Decorate your dining room table for upcoming family dinners with these cute cutlery holders. A fresh pattern from Rebecca George, this kitchen sewing project is made from upcycled denim and is an easy sewing project that allows beginner sewists to work with heavier fabrics. Empty out your closet or shop at your local thrift store ... Read More

Our Sewing Wishlist September 2025

Our Sewing Wishlist
In the mood to make something new? Katia Ferris’s new book features precious doll-making projects while Janelle Hanna’s Jean Genius is all about using your creativity to transform old denim. Don’t miss the two featured products in our wishlist this month, which includes gifts for practical sewists and playful embroidery fans. ... Read More

Upcycled Doily Mug Rug Pattern

If you’ve spent time recently deep cleaning your closet, why not turn your old jeans into some adorable rustic mug rugs? A dream project for thrifters, this upcycled sewing project from Dana Rebmann shows readers how to combine denim with fabric doilies to create country cottage mug rugs. Dana is also sharing some of her ... Read More

Trend Report: Fall 2024

Fall is fast approaching and we’re already keeping our eyes peeled for the arrival of pumpkin spice lattes, sweater weather and the first sign of fall’s hottest new trends. Whether it’s popular colors that are popping up on Fall/Winter 2024 runways or aesthetics that are trending on Tiktok, our editors are so excited to share ... Read More

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

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

Sunny Season Jeans to Shorts Refashion

Turn last year’s old jeans into a pair of cool, frayed shorts for summer with this refashioning guide. Designer Meg Healy walks you through the process of making over your old denim in just a few simple steps. You’ll also learn how to add a colorful embroidery design to your shorts to personalize them to ... 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