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eShirl

(18,792 posts) Mon Oct 1, 2012, 06:29 AM Oct 2012

apron from a pair of jeans (easy tutorial)

I came across this great little tutorial while looking for tips to make blue jean yarn (bjarn??) with which to crochet a bath mat...

http://mybyrdhouse.blogspot.com/2007/09/september-apron-tutorial-jeans-apron-2.html

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apron from a pair of jeans (easy tutorial) (Original Post) eShirl Oct 2012 OP

That is precious! cbayer Oct 2012 #1

I know what you mean, but then think about it.... Curmudgeoness Oct 2012 #2

Good points and I'm not sure that my machine could handle denim, to be honest. cbayer Oct 2012 #3

I know all about the forgetting to put them on.... Curmudgeoness Oct 2012 #4

sewing machine, shmoeing machine eShirl Oct 2012 #5

Could do, but I love my macheen! cbayer Oct 2012 #6

If you are that patient, I have some sails need stitching. LOL Starboard Tack Oct 2012 #7

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

1. That is precious!

Reply to eShirl (Original post)

Mon Oct 1, 2012, 09:44 AM

Oct 2012

The only problem I have is that we tend to wear jeans until they are unwearable, so the apron would not look nearly as pretty as that, lol.

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)

2. I know what you mean, but then think about it....

Reply to cbayer (Reply #1)

Mon Oct 1, 2012, 06:17 PM

Oct 2012

if you intend to really really use an apron, does it have to start out looking cute? Since I would mess it up badly so fast, it might as well be scrungy from the beginning.

I think it is pretty cute, but I hate to work with denim....it is too much work.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

3. Good points and I'm not sure that my machine could handle denim, to be honest.

Reply to Curmudgeoness (Reply #2)

Mon Oct 1, 2012, 06:31 PM

Oct 2012

It's great but if the seams get too thick, it tends to lock up.

Which reminds me, I need to get more needles while in town.

I have a couple of silly aprons, but I consistently forget to put them on, lol.