So many ideas for upcycling old jeans & denim! It is not an easy fabric to work with but a fav of mine & I am very proud of the results. A few yrs ago, i made applicate monogramed market bags for family xmas gifts.... they use them for beach, weekend, diaper & work/lunch bags. A labour of love as most of the jeans were donated by them my upcycle projects.
I agree, it can be difficult sewing through all the layers when upcycling & avoiding those rivets! What a lovely idea making bags out the families jeans & then giving them back to them 🤗
@@Frugalisama Hi Sam, thought I'd pass on an email I got today about a new pattern with proceeds to charity: Elbe Textiles with the Buckley Tote is similar to my market bag with cost at $2.50 US. Good for patched together denim. Hope this is ok to pass along here, if not just delete. elbetextiles.com.au/products/buckley-tote-digital-sewing-pattern.
@@ShirleyJarrett Hi Shirley, yes it's absolutely fine, I got that email too, it looks very similar to the Costa but great that proceeds are going to charity 👍
I’m definitely going to give a pair a go, I wear the bootie style ones all year round and the ones I’m wearing now have come apart at the front and are losing the ‘sole’ from the inside so they look like they’ve got tongues hanging out 🤣
Thank you for all your advice I so want to make a jacket, but I am not that confident to enter into a competition as yet x but I will get there one day x
Oh karen it’s not a competition it’s just a challenge, no-one is judging your sewing, it’s just a way to take part & motivate people to make something. I’m sure your sewing is fab just join in 🤗
You always have so many fabulous ideas. I really do need to get the sustainable sewing book. I have what has become a behemoth of a remnant pile/bin/basket and desperately need to cull it down by using it up!
Oh wow!! Your bag! Looouurve! 💜❤️ And the Break the Pattern jeans!! I've been thinking about those for a while! Amazing, how's the fit? They look proper fancy! You've been busy, Sam 😍🤩 Love all the ideas, denim makes all look very much like quality items! 💖
Thanks Alisa, they’re quite cropped on me, so I lengthened my 2nd pair & had to take a smidge out of the crotch but a good pattern, I’m wearing them now as it happens 🤗
Lots of inspiration here Sam! I’ve got the tops of the 3 pairs of jeans left over from making the Sorrento and I have a couple of ideas - but good to get some more ideas! Brilliant! 👍😁
Now you have my wheels turning, Sam! Thank you for all of these fantastic ideas. I forgot about the Named Palo jeans, but it looks like an awesome pattern! 💙👖🧵
Hope you take part Erin - it's your kind of thing I should imagine 🤗 Yes it's easy to forget some of the patterns that we have in pattern books isn't it - I thought they were just a bit different to all the other jeans patterns out there 🤗
I have 3 large bags full of old jeans from my family but my list of future patterns is so long and getting longer every week. I really like the idea of making a jean jacket or jeans out of jeans. And maybe bleaching and dyeing the denim, making lots of fun colours not just shades of blue.
Oh yes that would be great Natalie, getting really creative with the dying & bleaching, it's something I keep planning to do but know it'll be a messy process!
Today I was wearing a me made button up twill skirt and while looking at it I came up with the idea of creating one with different colours of denim or twill as it has two panels on each front and three panels at the back. It would work well out of upcycled denim too.
Love this idea ❤️ I used @greyfriarsandgrace Jeans to Joppa dress, pattern for my 8yr old, simple to follow, not too many adjustments and great for enthusiastic beginners like me ! 👍
OMG!! THANK YOU SAM! You have opened my eyes, and lifted my deflated sewing spirit!! I have never heard about the “Fabric Store” so after watching your latest fab video I went straight to the web site! I am so so excited by all the patterns! But I have hit an issue?? Which do I make first, as I honestly love everyone of them!!! Xxx
You are very welcome, they have some beautiful patterns don’t they, I’ve made many over the years just do the one that speaks to you the most( & you have fabric for 😉)
Hi, do you mean that sewover50 says we cant upcycled something into curtains etc or that we cant make something from old curtains? Because I'm making something from curtains 😅
I'm always so happy when you post a new video!
Aw thank you , what a lovely comment 🥰
Thanks Sam, loads of information as usual. Much appreciated!
My pleasure 🤗
So many ideas for upcycling old jeans & denim! It is not an easy fabric to work with but a fav of mine & I am very proud of the results. A few yrs ago, i made applicate monogramed market bags for family xmas gifts.... they use them for beach, weekend, diaper & work/lunch bags. A labour of love as most of the jeans were donated by them my upcycle projects.
I agree, it can be difficult sewing through all the layers when upcycling & avoiding those rivets! What a lovely idea making bags out the families jeans & then giving them back to them 🤗
@@Frugalisama Hi Sam, thought I'd pass on an email I got today about a new pattern with proceeds to charity: Elbe Textiles with the Buckley Tote is similar to my market bag with cost at $2.50 US. Good for patched together denim. Hope this is ok to pass along here, if not just delete. elbetextiles.com.au/products/buckley-tote-digital-sewing-pattern.
@@ShirleyJarrett Hi Shirley, yes it's absolutely fine, I got that email too, it looks very similar to the Costa but great that proceeds are going to charity 👍
Thanks for all the great ideas. I am very intrigued with the jeans.
Thanks Jennett, yes the jeans are a really unusual pattern, I love them 🤗
Great video, Sam. This chalet has really got me thinking too! Thanks for the mention too! 🤣🤣
Thanks Judith - your dress was great - look forward to seeing what you come up with for this one!
I made slippers from old jeans and a brushed cotton shirt, best slippers ever, will never buy any again.
Oh that’s good to hear, I’d better crack on with them before my others fall apart 🤗
I’m definitely going to give a pair a go, I wear the bootie style ones all year round and the ones I’m wearing now have come apart at the front and are losing the ‘sole’ from the inside so they look like they’ve got tongues hanging out 🤣
@@rhonddalesley 🤣 Have a look at Tilly & the buttons, she has a free pattern for a bootee style slippers 🤗
Such great ideas - thank you 😊
Glad you like them Dee 🤗
You have inspired me. Thank you!
I'm so glad you're feeling inspired Janet 🤗
Really inspirational video! Hoping to tackle a skirt, and maybe a hat.
Thanks Ruth, glad that it inspired you & that you're joining in 🤗
Such great uses for old jeans!! I love the bag!! And that Button Up dress in remnants would be really cute.
Thanks Michelle, yes I think so too 🤗
Hi Sam I always love when you pop up with a new vlog. Great ideas. Love the bag 🥰 and shirt. Thanks again for your hard work x
Thanks so much Louise 🤗
Thank you for all your advice I so want to make a jacket, but I am not that confident to enter into a competition as yet x but I will get there one day x
Oh karen it’s not a competition it’s just a challenge, no-one is judging your sewing, it’s just a way to take part & motivate people to make something. I’m sure your sewing is fab just join in 🤗
Very inspiring. I made some silk slippers once with an embroidered butterfly on them.
Ooh silk sounds very fancy Kate 🤗
You always have so many fabulous ideas. I really do need to get the sustainable sewing book. I have what has become a behemoth of a remnant pile/bin/basket and desperately need to cull it down by using it up!
oh thanks Jen, yes the remnant pile just seems to get better doesn't it!
Oh wow!! Your bag! Looouurve! 💜❤️ And the Break the Pattern jeans!! I've been thinking about those for a while! Amazing, how's the fit? They look proper fancy! You've been busy, Sam 😍🤩 Love all the ideas, denim makes all look very much like quality items! 💖
Thanks Alisa, they’re quite cropped on me, so I lengthened my 2nd pair & had to take a smidge out of the crotch but a good pattern, I’m wearing them now as it happens 🤗
@@Frugalisama good to know they are a good fit otherwise, I might give it a try as well! 😍🤩🥰
Lots of inspiration here Sam! I’ve got the tops of the 3 pairs of jeans left over from making the Sorrento and I have a couple of ideas - but good to get some more ideas! Brilliant! 👍😁
Hiya Lynne, your Sorrento was fab, it's always harder to use the tops of the jeans & harder to sew through too!
Now you have my wheels turning, Sam! Thank you for all of these fantastic ideas. I forgot about the Named Palo jeans, but it looks like an awesome pattern! 💙👖🧵
Hope you take part Erin - it's your kind of thing I should imagine 🤗 Yes it's easy to forget some of the patterns that we have in pattern books isn't it - I thought they were just a bit different to all the other jeans patterns out there 🤗
Have you seen the Sandcastle bucket hat from Waves and Wild? Pretty sure that's free. 😊
I have 3 large bags full of old jeans from my family but my list of future patterns is so long and getting longer every week. I really like the idea of making a jean jacket or jeans out of jeans. And maybe bleaching and dyeing the denim, making lots of fun colours not just shades of blue.
Oh yes that would be great Natalie, getting really creative with the dying & bleaching, it's something I keep planning to do but know it'll be a messy process!
Today I was wearing a me made button up twill skirt and while looking at it I came up with the idea of creating one with different colours of denim or twill as it has two panels on each front and three panels at the back. It would work well out of upcycled denim too.
Ooh yes anything with panels will lend itself really well to upcycling 🤗
Love this idea ❤️ I used @greyfriarsandgrace Jeans to Joppa dress, pattern for my 8yr old, simple to follow, not too many adjustments and great for enthusiastic beginners like me ! 👍
Ah that’s good to know, they are one of the sponsors for the challenge 👍
OMG!! THANK YOU SAM! You have opened my eyes, and lifted my deflated sewing spirit!! I have never heard about the “Fabric Store” so after watching your latest fab video I went straight to the web site! I am so so excited by all the patterns! But I have hit an issue?? Which do I make first, as I honestly love everyone of them!!! Xxx
You are very welcome, they have some beautiful patterns don’t they, I’ve made many over the years just do the one that speaks to you the most( & you have fabric for 😉)
Not that I am making clothes from recycling jeans...I use the legs of jeans to make foldable pocket brush wallets for my watercolour brushes...Joh
Oh that's a good idea Joh 🤗
Hi, do you mean that sewover50 says we cant upcycled something into curtains etc or that we cant make something from old curtains? Because I'm making something from curtains 😅
Hiya, you can definitely make something from old curtains but they are asking that what you make is a garment or a wearable accessory 🤗