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DIY Patchwork Jeans
Create your own unique style by applying scraps of fabric to your jeans for a funky and fun pair of pants. This is an easy no sew idea!
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Active Time
1
hour
hr
Dry Time
1
day
d
Total Time
1
day
d
1
hour
hr
15
minutes
mins
Yield:
1
pair
Cost:
$5
Equipment
Scissors
Pencil
Wax paper
Paintbrush(es)
Materials
Jeans
prewash if new
Mod Podge Fabric
Fabric paint
color of your choice
Fabric
coordinating scraps
Instructions
Wash and dry the fabric and jeans without using fabric softener.
Cut the fabric into shapes (you can use the pencil to draw a pattern). Cut around the pattern with scissors, leaving a 1/2" border.
Place the patches into the wax paper and apply a thin coat of Fabric Mod Podge to the edges only. Let dry. The cut out.
Apply thin coat of Mod Podge to back of fabric and smooth onto jeans. Let dry.
Using small liner brush to accent fabric areas with stitch marks and stems and leaves as shown. Let dry.
Heat set with warm iron. Wash inside out and line dry.
Video
Notes
This tutorial assumes you already have the jeans on hand.