“Food. Water. Denim. Let’s get back to the essentials.”
Seriously, one of the best parts of blogging, for me, is finding all the other amazing bloggers and projects out there. Today’s Feature Friday is Jessica from Designers Sweet Spot with this Recycled Jeans (or upcycle or repurpose if you will) DIY Women’s Denim Vest.
Without furtherado……..here’s Jessica to show you how to create this boho inspired vest:
Hi Friends,
I’m Jessica from Designers Sweet Spot.com. I also blog about sewing over at Chambray Blues.com. Thanks to Deborah (and The Mister) for having me share this post!
Photo Credit – Bruno Nascimento/Unsplash
Today’s project is easy to make from 3 pairs of old denim jeans. The pattern is super easy to follow, even if you have never sewn before you will have no troubles! You can purchase it from my affiliate link for Annie’s Catalogue here :
This is a PDF pattern download, what that means is you will have immediate access to download the sewing pattern. It comes in sizes small up to 3x, and has a rather generous fit. Once you purchase the pattern you will need to tape the pieces together as shown below before cutting.
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SUPPLIES
- 3 pairs similar colored denim jeans with little or no stretch
- PDF sewing pattern for the Modern Silohuette Vest (see link above)
- Scissors (like these dressmaker shears)
- Thread
- Pins
- Sewing Machine
DIRECTIONS
1. Layout the pattern pieces in order from left to right. Cut off the right and bottom side of each pattern piece along the marked line. Assemble the pattern from left to right matching the marked diamonds A1 matches piece A1, B1 matches B1 etc. Tape pieces together. Cut out your desired size on the marked lines.
2. Lay out the jeans as directed in the pattern. Placing your pattern pieces accordingly. Pin in place, cut out.
3. Sew the first panel with stay stitching 1/2” from the curved edge of the side front and side back pieces as directed in the pattern. This line of stitching keeps the pieces from stretching while you are working on it. Press.
4. Beginning with the front side panel and front panel, match the seam edges with WRONG side together. Stitch with 5/8” seam allowance keeping seam to the outside of the garment as shown in photo.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the back panels, keeping seam to the out side of garment. Press.
6. Top stitch seam allowances on front panels on either side of seam 1/4” away from center. Repeat for back panels. Press.
7. Sew shoulder seam and side seams together with right sides together. The seam allowance will not show on the outside of the garment for these seams. Press.
8. I did not finish the hem, neck or armhole seams. I prefer the raw edges to show. If you wish you can zig-zag stitch or serge the raw edges in these areas to finish them.
This recycled jeans project is quick to put together and sew. It’s a great way to get more use out of those old jeans that would otherwise be thrown away or be sent to the thrift store. You could also use recycled bits of fleece or wool for this project.
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