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Denim DIY Coasters

October 21, 2015 by Jax Sirotiak

We all have the pair of beloved jeans that we wore to bits, but don’t have the heart to throw away or donate. So, instead give new life to your denim and make them into DIY coasters with this sewing tutorial.

I’ll show you how to fray denim without damaging the fabric and how to make coasters your guests will want to use. These coaster make great sewing projects for the beginner sewer, and they’re also a fun DIY home decor project you’ll want to give as DIY gifts!

Denim DIY Coasters

Materials:

1. Pins
2. Old denim Jeans
3. Iron
4. Scissors
5. Marker
6. Sewing Machine
7. Ruler
8. Thread

Denim DIY Coasters

Step 1: On one pant leg cut out a denim square 4 inches by 4 inches.

Step 2: On the other pant leg cut a small slit with scissors. Then, pull on each side of the slit and tear a line up your leg.

Denim DIY Coasters

Pro Tip: The reason you tear the denim up is to define the straight grain which is the original line of weaving from the fabric production. This ensures that there is no extra stretch or bias in your fabric so that your projects come out straight. This is the technique used to professionally fray garments without damaging the fabric.

Step 3: Take your ripped pant leg and measure 2 inches out from the newly ripped edge. Mark all the way up the edge.

Denim DIY Coasters

Step 4: Cut up the marked line and section into 5 inch segments. Then, cut out the segments.

Denim DIY Coasters

Step 5: Take your ripped segments and on the edge that we originally ripped start pulling out the loose threads. Continue to pull threads out until you have an inch of frayed denim.

Denim DIY Coasters

Step 6: Pin 2 denim strips on opposite sides of your denim square. Stitch in place.

Denim DIY Coasters

Step 7: Iron your stitching open.

Denim DIY Coasters

Denim DIY Coasters



Step 8: Pin the other 2 denim strips to opposite sides of the denim square. Pin in place.

Denim DIY Coasters

Step 9: Stitch the remaining two denim strips in place and iron the seam allowance to one side. Secure any edges that might fray with fray check and enjoy your coasters!

Denim DIY Coasters

 

These coasters are a great way to practice and to experiment embroidery stitches on, so feel free to add your own twist to this project! To see my other work, you can check out my website here.

What else have you made with old jeans?

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Jax Sirotiak
Designer + Modern Artist + Pattern Maker at Jax Sirotiak
I have always been interested in clothing and the message it conveys. My collections and fashion designs concern modern urban space and bridging the generations though fashion history. I’m constantly looking for the forgotten history of our world and bringing it back to life. Most of the time you can find me sourcing vintage goods and costume films in the great city of Chicago!
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Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: DIY Gifts, Full Tutorials, Home Decor Crafts, Recycled Crafts, Sewing Crafts

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