What you can do from old jeans with your own hands: instructions for sewing shorts, dresses, overalls, bags, patterns for creating crafts, jewelry and useful little things for the home

The content of the article

1 Alter
2 3 easy ideas
3 Denim in the interior

The easiest way to upgrade jeans is to rip them. Today, models with holes and scuffs at the peak of popularity. Make cuts on your pants, cut out fragments, rub with a grater - and the second life of old trousers will begin. You can do even easier - decorate jeans with applique, lace, embroidery. It is now in fashion. Show your imagination, “turn on” the sense of style - no one will even guess that the pants dusted in the closet for a couple of years.

Alter

The most popular way to make something new out of trousers is to “make” shorts. Everything is extremely simple and without "troubles": I cut off my trouser legs and updated the wardrobe. You don’t even have to hem the shorts: a disheveled bottom is a fashion buzz. If you wear scuffs and holes on shorts, you get a trending model. You can make an elongated model, then you will not have to tear anything.

Does the shorts option seem too commonplace? Or do you have a lot of jeans, and it makes no sense to turn everything into shorts? There are many original ideas on how to make new things from boring trousers. But keep in mind that you can alter jeans in a skirt, dress, “jumpsuit” only if you have the skills to work on a sewing machine.

They don’t sew clothes manually: it’s hard to get even seams, it is highly likely that they will diverge. But a rubber band for hair or a bow tie made of denim can be sewn with the help of simple needles and threads.

Skirt

Features You can sew a model of any length. However, if for mini material it’s enough from one trouser, then for maxi you need second jeans.

We sew

Determine the length of the future skirt. Mark with a pencil or chalk the line along which you will cut the legs. Cut along the intended line, spread the seams on the inside of the legs.
Bend the corners of the legs on the back. Insert a triangle cut out of denim. It can be cut from a cut off leg, or you can take old trousers from lighter or darker denim and “play” in contrast. Sew the triangle to the base.
Put one corner in front on the second, sew a piece of denim to the “cut”. Work on the edges: it can be hemmed or, on the contrary, tattered. New thing is ready!

The insert can be made not from denim, but from any other colored fabric. You can sew ruffles or tulle to the hem.

Overalls

Features If you want to make a jumpsuit with long trousers, you will need one more jeans or just a piece of cloth to cut out the upper part. If a shortened model is planned, the denim of the cut off legs will be enough for both a “yoke” and straps.

We sew

Cut out the parts for the top. You can use a pattern from the Internet or a specialized magazine, or you can act "by eye" - just cut out the rectangles to fit your measurements.
Cut off strips for strapless. Trim the top and straps. Sew parts to your pants that will cover your chest and back.
Think about how the straps will fit. The easiest way is with buttons.
On the chest part, make a patch pocket or applique. Rub your trousers, make holes or tackles - it will turn out no worse than a model from a boutique.

From adult jeans you can sew a jumpsuit for a child. But in this case, you need an accurate scheme, because you will have to cut out not only the top, but also the bottom. The children's model can be cut out integral, or it is possible to cut parts separately, and then to sew. For such an alteration, you need to know the basics of cutting and sewing courses.

The dress

Features To make the dress look stylish, it is better to take at least two pairs of jeans - dark and lighter. You can “play” with colors using denim in three or more shades. You can repeat this method even with minimal ideas about sewing things.

We sew

Tear the jeans into strips along the leg. The width of the strips is no more than 10 cm. You will navigate along the length by measuring your parameters with a centimeter. Of the stripes will consist in front and back of the model.
Fold the strips overlapping each other. Sew. As a result, you should get two canvases.
Sew two pieces on the sides, do not forget to sew a zipper.
Bend the top of the product by 3 cm (bend to the wrong side). Sew while leaving a small gap. Pass a rubber band through it: a pin will help you with this. Tie the ends of the elastic in a knot, stitch the gap.

In order for the model to emphasize the advantages of the figure, you need to sew in an elastic band at the waist. But you can "not bother", but use a belt when wearing. If desired, you can make straps, pockets, decorate the product to your taste.

3 easy ideas

To sew a thing for yourself or a child from an outdated model of pants, you still need to have some experience in sewing. Otherwise, you may get a thing that you can wear only in the country. No sewing experience? Train! In the meantime, look for simpler options. Beginning needlewomen can sew simple but necessary products.

Apron

Cut one leg from jeans. Spread it along the inner seam.
Make a blank in the shape of an apron.
Sew around the edges. You can sew a braid below. Optionally, you can make a frill.
Sew strips of braid to the belt and the "chest" part - they will serve as ties. It is more convenient for the neck to make a “collar” by sewing on both sides of the braid.
Decorate the apron with applique, make patch pockets.

An apron can be done differently. First create a "skirt" part, and then sew the top.

A bag

Cut your trousers just below the pockets.
Cut off all the rough seams below. Sew two pieces.
Pull a piece of cloth or an old tie through the jeans belt, which now serves as the top of your purse. Tie it up nicely.
Make pens. Decorate at your discretion - embroidery, rhinestones, applique.

From jeans you can make a shopping bag, clutch bag, backpack. You can present a holster bag for tools to your man: he will definitely appreciate it.

Earrings

Cut out the shapes of the desired shape from denim. It looks stylish when there are buttons from the pants on the blanks, rough seams are visible.
Overcast stitches.
Attach hardware. It can be bought in specialized stores.

From the remnants of denim you can make a bunch of jewelry. Denim bracelets, elastic bands and hairpins, necklaces - which only handmade menders can come up with.

Denim in the interior

Pants remake not only new things, but also find application in denim in apartments. Following are a few popular ideas.

Photo frame

Cut a lot of small strips of jeans.
Twist the strips into tight reels. Glue the ends so that the coil does not unwind.
Glue the coils to the cardboard blank. Stylish and original photo frame is ready!

This option will be appreciated by those who do not like to sew, but like to “create”. The frame is made not just without a sewing machine, but even without a needle and thread.

Organizer

To make an original organizer for the house, you will need a lot of jeans. From them you need to cut pockets. One pocket - one organizer compartment. Cut parts should be approximately the same size.
Build an organizer. Sew the pieces. Sew on top belts cut from the same jeans.
Make six loops from the remnants of the belts or cut strips from the legs. Hang the organizer on the bar. There is no suitable bar? You can use a simple branch.

Denim organizers will fit into any interior. But especially such products are suitable for a teenager's room: original, stylish and comfortable. An organizer can even be created from two old trousers: pockets will not only have to be cut, but also made with your own hands.

Cover

Cut a lot of scraps from old jeans. Better to do small squares. They must be the same size.
Connect the parts and sew: you should get a single canvas. It can be indented to make fringe along the contour of the squares.
Treat the edges of the bedspread with an oblique trim Can be braid.

Patchwork is called patchwork. This technique is very popular, because in the interior products made of shreds look amazing. Denim squares can be alternated with parts from other materials. Insert contrasting patches so that the eye has something to catch on.

Decided to give in to a creative impulse and make something interesting from old trousers? Involve the children in the process. Things they are unlikely to help you sew, but they will “craft” something simpler with pleasure. With a child you can make a sock for gifts from Santa Claus, Christmas tree decorations, potholders, hot coasters, toy bags, a phone case and dozens of other options. Young children will definitely enjoy participating in the process of creating a denim soft toy.