Used jeans
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Used jeans
I have a rental unit and my tenants vacated, leaving a bag or two of old clothes. I checked the bag and there were a lot of old jeans in it, which I took. I want to make pet beds with them, the jean material on one side and outdoor fabric on the other for durability. I plan to stuff them with leftover pieces of fabric that I have for softness and birth the two, then stuff. What needle should I use to sew the pieces together? Should I wash the outdoor fabric first? I did wash the jeans. Can I make mug rugs with the jeans? I do not want to make a quilt, too heavy, but any other ideas?
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They make needles for jeans and canvas that are sturdy. My rule of thumb is to either wash all of the fabric that I'm using or none. Which considering the jeans were left behind I'd have washed them too. If they are going to shrink I'd want them to all shrink at the same rate; hopefully. Jeans also makes good rag quilts
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You can make a lot out of the pockets back pockets. Mini pocketbooks or cell phone. A hanging shelf - 3 - 4 or more
Make a back out of jean leg in a rectangle attach the b pockets on sides and bottom trim or not. Great for mail,
sewing items - make up - hang on wall, locker or car with a loop attached.
Make a back out of jean leg in a rectangle attach the b pockets on sides and bottom trim or not. Great for mail,
sewing items - make up - hang on wall, locker or car with a loop attached.
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