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Create cute decorations for your home using denim scraps
Don't throw out those old jeans...the fabric can be used to make a variety of crafts...like this hanging decoration. You could use any medium to thick fabric and choose your own shapes.

Posted by nicpea from Leicester, England, United Kingdom • Published See nicpea's 11 projects »
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  • How to make a piece of textile art. Denim Hanging Decoration - Step 1
    Step 1

    Take old pairs of jeans, remove the zips, buttons and seams and finally iron over to smooth. I like to keep my denim scraps arranged according to colour.

  • How to make a piece of textile art. Denim Hanging Decoration - Step 2
    Step 2

    Using a 50/50 mixture of PVA glue and water, coat the denim evenly and leave to dry. This will stiffen the fabric, making it sturdy and easy to craft with.

  • How to make a piece of textile art. Denim Hanging Decoration - Step 3
    Step 3

    Create stencils using strong paper or card. Use the stencils to cut out the shapes from the denim.

  • How to make a piece of textile art. Denim Hanging Decoration - Step 4
    Step 4

    Add detailing of your choice using embroidery, fabric paint or even watercolour pencil, like I have here.

  • How to make a piece of textile art. Denim Hanging Decoration - Step 5
    Step 5

    Using a needle and thread, string each denim shape to another so that the hang down in a line. Make sure that the top shape has thread attached to the top so that it can be tied to something.

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Vicki O.
Vicki O. · Hull, England, GB · 10 projects
woo received this as my part of my happygram- it's so cute xx
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