Sewing

Do you have some old jeans hanging around? They're taking up space and not paying rent. Well, put them to use by making purses out of them! Yes, denim purses are everywhere and you can just make...

So, you have a rip or a hole in your favorite pair of stretch blue jeans. Don't worry about it. In my opinion, patching a pair of stretch blue jeans is actually easier than patching a regular pair...

With the high cost of jeans today, you should try to make them last as long as possible before buying new ones. When your child comes home with a tear in the knees or the rear end of his...

Jeans are probably the most versatile item of clothing in your closet because you can dress them up or down. However, you may find it difficult to find jeans that fit perfectly. If you have sewing...

A euro hem is a convenient way to shorten jeans that are too long, since it uses the original hem of the jeans. This technique works best for jeans that have fairly straight leg openings, rather...

Many times denim jeans or skirts need to be hemmed to fit your particular style or size. If your jeans are worn out, they can be cut off and hemmed into shorts instead of throwing them away. A...

Professional tailors often charge an arm and a leg for simple procedures that you could do yourself in the comfort of your own home. Are you tired of too-long jeans? Read on.

Sewing your own jeans allows you pick just the size, color and style you want. Fabric stores often carry various shades of blue, white and black denim, as well as denim prints. Although most...

When you're tired of wearing the same jeans as your friends, use simple sewing techniques and basic craft supplies to alter the pairs you dislike. Not only will you stand out from the crowd in...

A broken belt loop on denim jeans can seem tough to fix because of how thick denim fabric is. If you have a good sewing machine, however, you can obtain a heavy-weight needle and denim-strength...

Recycling your old jeans into something new is completely possible even for the non-seamstress. Making a skirt out of jeans is a great way to re-use jeans that don't fit so well anymore, are a bit...

Ever get stuck trying to find the right baby gift, child's gift or need an extra craft bag? Try making an bib-style jean bag it has multiple uses, cheap to make and fun to create.

Finding the perfect pair of jeans is like the quest for the Holy Grail--nearly impossible. Tailor an existing pair of jeans to fit like a glove. Embellish an old pair of jeans with a little swift...

Recycle an old pair of jeans from the back of your closet into some funky, attention-getting bellbottoms. Anyone with minimal sewing experience can do it, and you can make a personal style...