Upcycle Your Old Jeans Into A Lovely Handmade Chevron Rug One of the things I love about denim jeans is the colour. I love the different shades of indigo it comes in and the way it fades as it wears. I thought a handmade chevron rug made up of different pairs of old jeans would…
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How To Make A Recycled Sweater Blanket With Hexagons
A Recycled Sweater Blanket With A Splash Of Denim There is a definite nip in the air. Summer has almost gone and it won’t be long before I’ll be putting on the heating. That’s why I decided to sew a new throw for the living room by making a recycled sweater blanket. Autumn is actually…
All the Best Ideas for Making Denim Pillows (Cushions)
How to upcycle old jeans into denim pillows My old jeans stash doesn’t seem to be getting any smaller. Now that I have a bit of a reputation of a denim upcycler, friends and family are always passing me their cast-offs. Not that I’m complaining, please carry on giving me your old denim, I…
How To Make A Denim Patchwork Chair
DIY Hexagon Denim Patchwork For A Chair Seat Pad Quick crafts are great but I also love a bit of slow crafting, especially if it’s a portable one that can be done in front of Netflix whilst watching a box set. You see, I’m a bit of a fidget and find it hard to…
Gorgeous Chinoise Applique Hexagon Patchwork Cushion
How to Make A Hexagon Patchwork Cushion/Pillow These gorgeous cushions were made by my sister Tasha. She used a fabric called China Doll by Michael Miller to give it a retro Chinese feel, which really fits in with the decor of her house. This is a really easy hand sewn craft suitable for all levels….