DIY plaid from old jeans

Jeans and things made from it are universal. Even after long wear, the material does not lose its strength. And if some things from denim are out of fashion, it is not necessary to throw them away: you can make, for example, a patchwork blanket out of jeans with your own hands.

Which jeans are best for bedspreads

From old, worn jeans, you can cut and then sew a great bedspread. To decorate the product using the patchwork technique, you will need durable denim shreds.

Places where the material has deteriorated, torn or rubbed should not be used. A product made from durable denim pieces will last for a long time.

When choosing jeans for a blanket, bedspreads, it is worth considering the following:

• Denim cuts come in the same shade.
• When sewing patchwork, only one-piece denim rags are used and are very durable.
• Pieces of fabric with patch pockets, holes or rivets are not suitable for sewing the bedspread.
• If shreds of material of different colors are combined, the best option is to select denim, which is identical in thickness and structure. Individual parts of the canvas should not level the overall impression of the product or stand out in any way.

Use unnecessary, "out of order" jeans, preferably if it will be several pairs.

How to make a plaid out of old jeans

It's pretty easy to make an original blanket from old jeans on your own. It is not at all necessary to have any experience with such products.

Bedspread manufacturing schemes

There are many simple patterns for sewing a denim bedspread, which any craftswoman can master if desired. Of course, there are also sophisticated flap stitching techniques.

In any case, with such work, it is important to be able to cope with the main thing - a sewing machine, since the lines must be perfect: clear and even. Patience, neatness, imagination - and the blanket / bedspread will turn out great.

The most beautiful products are when the craftswoman uses the same technique in her work.

Patterns are different, there are many options: some needlewomen prefer to use small pieces of fabric, others - large. Patchwork professionals love to create patchwork bedspreads from pieces of jeans of different widths / lengths and so on.

And for beginners, it is optimal to use the simplest technique - flaps cut according to a ready-made pattern. Such a technology for sewing together pieces of fabric is not difficult; it is within the power of needlewomen who have no experience at all. The product is created both from squares and from:

• rectangles;
• circles;
• triangles;
• other geometric shapes.

The main thing is to "turn on" your imagination and trust your imagination.

Patchwork bedspread

When enough pairs of jeans have accumulated, you can start the sewing process.

First you need to cut straight rectangles.

The rectangles should be adjusted in length to fit the dimensions, then sewn into strips, which should turn out to be from thirty to eighty centimeters wide.

Work technology

Sewing of patches can be done in two ways, to choose from:

• "Butt", a "zig-zag" seam is made. This option is good for a lined product, it is also suitable for non-loose materials that differ in density;
• The seam is made available, on top of it is covered with braid. This stitching option will be convenient when the material is crumbled and not dense, and the lining for the manufactured product is not expected.

1. When sewing, the strips should be built up gradually, according to the seam method - braid (it is taken of two types: one - under jeans, the second - blue and white - cotton three centimeters).
2. The length of the stripes is formed along the length or width of the intended blanket.
3. When they are ready, they need to be aligned, the protruding edges must be trimmed. As a result of different widths, the lengths of the strips should be the same.
4. Then the strips are sewn using the same technology. Edges, if desired, can be processed in different ways: ordinary overcasting, sewing on a bias tape, braid. Not a bad option - and just fold the edges.

Blanket from stripes with a volumetric pattern

There is another method of making bedspreads from scraps of fabric - a volumetric patterned product made of denim strips. In this case, you will also get a comfortable and very beautiful bedspread. But it is worth noting: for some newbie needlewomen, this method may seem difficult. The finished blanket / bedspread will have an unusual pattern.
How to sew the product, the video will tell you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrlVeFHsa3I

Round patchwork technique

In the course of work, it is not necessary to use, for example, some rectangular or square rags: some craftswomen sew bedspreads from round denim fragments.

1. At the beginning, you should iron the jeans, then draw round blanks on them from the inside out. For this purpose, a stencil is used.
2. Next, the circles are cut out.
3. A square is drawn from the inside of the resulting fragments. Parts are stacked with each other ("facing" inward).
4. The next stage (it is more recommended for novice craftswomen) is sketching out details.
5. A line is made on a sewing machine.
6. The parts are laid out and the allowances are straightened. A zigzag seam is made on the bend.
7. Hem is made, details are sewn.

Other schemes

Other popular techniques:

• "Fast squares" - the technique is the most accessible and simpler for beginner seamstresses using the patchwork technique. It is required to cut out three or four rectangles from jeans of different colors, then stitch along the long side. You will get a one-piece canvas, square blocks of the required size are cut out of it and connected together.
• "Aquarelle" - although it is difficult to make a blanket out of jeans using this technique, it is possible, strictly adhering to the scheme. The watercolor technique allows you to sew a product of different colors with beautiful tints. Individual fragments are connected in series to create a vibrant color composition.
• "Well" - this version of sewing together denim details is very simple: in a special way, the joined flaps illusoryly create the depth of the well. The basis of this technique is a square, consisting of separate strips of different materials.
• By stripes - this technique is also not particularly difficult. It is based on sequentially sewn stripes of multi-colored denim of the same width and length, but taken in different combinations. The stripes are cut from old jeans, connected, according to the selected scheme and shade palette.
• Crazy patchwork - this technique is suitable for use by advanced craftswomen. Here it is allowed to join in an arbitrary, chaotic order of various pieces of material of any color and "geometry" (flaps, beautifully cut along the edges, and swept ones are also suitable). After that, the pieces of fabric connected in this way are decorated. When sewing together the sides of the prepared elements, maximum accuracy is important.

Decor features

Making a patchwork blanket from jeans with her own hands, a needlewoman can show imagination and decorating talent. So, the seams on the product will look advantageous when decorated:

• lace ribbons;
• beads;
• beads;
• chains;
• beautiful buttons;
• bugles and so on.

An embroidered relief or flat seam can be an excellent decorative element. The entire product around the perimeter can also be decorated with a fringe, create all kinds of patterns on it.

How can the bedspread be used

There are many options for using a product made in patchwork-style. For example, they can cover a sofa, use it as a blanket.

It should also be noted that a denim blanket is suitable for those who like to keep cats and dogs in the house, since wool can be quickly and easily removed from a product made of such material. It is not so easy for pets to break it with teeth or spoil it with claws.

Care features

Sewing bedspreads from rags is a rather laborious work. And, of course, the needlewoman will be unpleasant if the finished product turns out to be damaged due to improper care of it.

Therefore, it is so important to adhere to the tips for caring for your handmade bedspread / blanket:

• Wash the bedspread monthly using regular powder.
• Slight traces of dirt can be removed using a regular, pre-moistened sponge.
• If jeans are combined with delicate materials in the product, wash the bedspread exclusively by hand. In this case, a mild agent is used.

As for drying the bedspread after it has been washed, they do this by placing the product in a horizontal position. This option is considered optimal.

A patchwork bedspread made of old jeans will become a trendy decoration for a sofa or bed of any style and design direction. And to sew such a unique thing, as we see, is not difficult.

Video: master class on sewing a plaid from old denim