According to statistics, every European wears out about two hundred pairs of jeans throughout his life. Fashion is constantly changing, the wardrobe is replenished with new models. But what to do with old jeans? It would be a shame to throw them away. A good solution would be to sew an original bedspread from your favorite old jeans. The fabric of these trousers is very durable and reliable. It can serve for decades without losing its attractiveness. There is no point in sending something like this to a landfill. It will make a beautiful bedspread for a bed or sofa.
The fabric from which the jeans are made is so practical that, even if slightly frayed, it does not lose its strength and attractiveness.
Detailed instructions for making a bedspread from old jeans are discussed in this publication.
What does a beginner need to know?
Making an original bedspread from old jeans with your own hands is relatively easy. This product is very similar to a mosaic consisting of dozens of pieces.
A blanket made from scraps of fabric that can be found in every home
During work, beginners must follow certain stages of work.
The first stage is the selection of basic materials and tools. You need to prepare everything you need in advance so as not to waste time searching for details during the process.
The second stage is the selection of a pattern and pattern. The pattern is selected based on the characteristics of the raw material and the wishes of the craftswoman.
Scheme of a patchwork double-sided bedspread with dimensions
There are many options for connecting patches. You can choose one of them and come up with something new. For beginners, it is better to use the simplest scheme, a ready-made pattern. A simple blanket made from old jeans will be just as attractive. You can practice while sewing it. Only after gaining a certain amount of experience will it be possible to use more complex schemes.
The third stage is washing and ironing. The product needs to be put in order. The bedspread should be washed delicately, avoiding high temperatures. A properly selected rinse aid will help make the product softer. After drying, the patchwork blanket made from old jeans should be thoroughly ironed using steam. The perimeter of the bedspread can be decorated with beautiful fringe and colored edging. A beginner can highlight interesting ideas on edging on the Internet, magazines, and specialized books.
Sewing process
It is more convenient to connect the parts first into separate large fragments, which are then sewn together. In the process of work, it is necessary to use strong threads; their color can be approximately the same as that of denim, or, conversely, bright and contrasting.
You can sew the parts using a frequent wide zigzag. This stitching will not only ensure reliable fastening, but will also prevent the edges from unraveling. Another option for sewing squares or rectangles together is to use bias tape. In this case you need:
- put the parts close to each other;
- place bias tape or ribbon on top;
- fix the position with safety pins;
- Sew each part separately to the binding.
When all the parts are assembled, all that remains is to sew the lining to the bedspread. It can be any thick fabric.
To make the product warmer and softer, you can place a layer of padding polyester between the lining and the denim part. In this case, it is recommended to additionally quilt the bedspread - make several horizontal and vertical lines.
The edges of the resulting blanket can be finished with bias tape (this will look especially beautiful if the parts were also sewn using it). Another option is to use a slightly larger lining fabric than the denim. In this case, the edges of the lining need to be tucked in and cover the edges of the jeans.
We create comfort from old things: sewing a cozy bedspread from old things
The resulting bedspread will be interesting and original, and in addition, very practical, dense, durable, compact and light. In a word, exactly what an ideal picnic blanket should be.
Which pants are suitable?
You can sew a blanket from old jeans only from durable, high-quality fabric. Then it will have an attractive appearance. Raw materials must be selected taking into account some nuances:
- Worn parts of trousers cannot be used. They should be cut off and thrown away.
- The fabric should have a uniform shade. Then the bedspread will look amazing. Guests of the house will not be able to distinguish it from the purchased one.
- You can combine pants of different colors. However, the density of the fabric should be approximately the same.
- Items with damage or pockets should be cut out and thrown into a landfill. Such raw materials are unsuitable.
Patterns, bedspread schemes
Beautiful bedspreads from old jeans are obtained when needlewomen adhere to the same stitching technique while working. There are different patterns and diagrams. Many people create products from large squares and rectangles.
A thin blanket of “Quick Squares” is made from three multi-colored stripes
The watercolor technique involves connecting squares in a certain color sequence.
Some people make different patterns out of them. Experienced needlewomen create bedspreads from pieces of different sizes. This option is more complex. The table describes the most popular techniques for sewing scraps of fabric.
| Technique | Features of work |
| Quick squares | This is the best solution for beginners. Available stitching technology will allow you to create a blanket in just a few hours. The square is created quite simply. You need to take two types of fabric. Usually different colors are chosen. You should cut out two rectangles from them and sew them along the long side. The resulting seam needs to be steamed and smoothed. Next, take a third fabric of a different color. A rectangle is cut out of it. The long side should be equal to the width of the previous strip. From these fragments you need to sew a sleeve. Squares are obtained from it using a special template. The resulting blocks can be used to create extraordinary compositions. |
| Watercolor | This technique is based on playing with color. All squares and scraps should be connected in a certain sequence according to color. A very popular idea is to create a color gradient. In this case, dark fabrics are first connected, gradually moving to light ones. It’s difficult to make a blanket like this from old jeans with your own hands. You will have to spend a lot of time and effort selecting a color sequence. |
| By stripes | It is relatively easy to create an original composition using stripes. Use strips of the same width and length. They are carefully cut from jeans and sewn according to the chosen pattern. Ready-made diagrams and strip measurements are easy to find on the Internet. You can also use this technique to express your own imagination. The strips can be combined in different variations. The main thing is to first draw a plan with measurements. It will be much easier this way. |
| Crazy patchwork | This is quite a complex technique. It will be suitable for needlewomen with extensive experience. In this case, it is allowed to use different colors and shapes of the component parts. The master must carefully connect the multifaceted sides of the elements together. This option is suitable for those housewives who only have a few scraps of fabric left. It won’t be possible to make identical figures out of them; it would be a shame to throw them away. All that remains is to chaotically connect the elements together, using only your own imagination. |
A denim blanket made from stripes looks original and is easy to sew
Denim patchwork bedspread using the crazy technique
Fabric preparation
Jeans are suitable for sewing a patchwork bedspread. If there are several things of different shades and textures, this will only be a plus. Their combination will make the bedspread more interesting.
Before you begin cutting, items must be washed in warm water. After this, you should rip, or better yet, cut off all the seams and pockets on them. Areas with embroidery, rhinestones and other decorative elements can be left; they will only decorate the bedspread. Next, the fabric needs to be ironed or steamed well.
When the fabric is prepared, you should decide what parts the fabric will consist of. Several techniques are suitable for a patchwork blanket made of jeans:
- Squares . The canvas can be assembled from identical squares or squares of different sizes. For one product, you can use several templates at once - 10 cm by 10 cm, 15 by 15, 20 by 20, 25 by 25. Using shapes of different sizes is convenient because the jeans parts will produce more squares and less waste.
- Stripes . The bedspread is also easy to assemble from identical or different rectangles.
- Patchwork . More complex technology. The canvas is assembled from different shapes according to a specific pattern.
- Crazy patchwork . Suitable for making a fabric not from whole jeans, but from remaining parts (for example, if the items have already been used for some crafts). In this case, the canvas is assembled from various shapes in random order. The main thing is that the parts fit tightly together and there are no gaps between them.
Patchwork mosaic or patchwork is the key to home comfort
Once the technique has been chosen, you can begin cutting out the parts. For convenience, you should first draw a pattern, determining the place for each fragment. Or you can cut out the parts and then lay them out on a flat surface, forming a canvas.
If any pieces extend beyond the edge line, they should simply be trimmed before or after stitching.
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