Missa teaches us how to perfectly destroy jeans to create a distressed vintage look. Everyone has an old pair of jeans around the house that they don't love anymore. Why not turn them into a fashionable pair with these techniques?
Learn how to recycle an old jeans into a earth friendly sandals with Gianny L! In order to make sandals out of a pair of blue jeans, you will need the following: scissors, cardboard, needle, thread, a sewing machine, a pair of jeans, a pair of flip-flops, chalk, and foam.
Want to perform an unplugged version of the View's "Same Jeans"? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and its chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Same Jeans" on your own acoustic guitar, take a look!
If your jeans have worn out from wearing them all winter, don't throw them out! You can easily recycle them into a cute pair of summer sandals! All you will need, apart from the jeans, are a few basic sewing notions.
Don't throw out your old, worn out jeans - repurpose them! This video shows you how to take some of your old blue jeans and transform them into a useful, elegant and classy denim pouch. All you need are a few basic sewing supplies.
Sometimes jeans are just beyond repair, but it doesn't seem quite right to throw them away. This video gives you a few good ideas on how you can upcycle a worn out pair of jeans into a lampshade or notebook cover.
Are your new skinny jeans dragging on the ground? That's no good. Keep those bottom seams clean by hemming up your pants! In this sewing tutorial, learn how to hem a pair of skinny jeans and make them look as if they were taken straight to a professional seamstress.
Everyone knows that any southern meal is not complete without a delicious side of potato salad. In this cooking how-to video, Mama Jean shares her recipe for delicious down home potato salad. Follow along as she shows you her secret for this true southern style potato salad recipe.
Do you have ripped jeans? Bre Pettis from Make Magazine shows you how to keep your jeans in circulation by stitching them up!
Got a pair of old jeans lying around? Why not turn them into a new stylish skirt? It's really simple, just follow the directions in the video.
Got some old jeans lying around or any pairs that don't fit? ThreadBanger shows you how to turn some old pairs of jeans into a new pair of overalls.
In this tutorial, we learn how to complement your skinny jeans outfit. The skinny jeans are a hot look right now in fashion and in the stores. With the skinny jeans, you can wear a top that is bigger or loose on you. Since the jeans are so tight, this will transition nicely with the different looks. Get a longer top as well, that at least hits your hips. A loose fit will work with this, especially if you have a larger body type. For the shoes, you can wear a slouch boot, because this will com...
Girls jeans are tight, and with men's jeans getting tighter it seems almost inevitable that baggy is going to be back soon. In this video you'll learn how to rock a pair of baggy boyfriend jeans well for a sexy, casual, comfortable look.
Need a new pair of shorts? Why not shop your closet and upcycle an old pair of jeans into stylish new summer wear? In this video, Anne will take you through the process of cutting and fraying an old pair of jeans into a new pair of jean shorts. The best part? It won't cost you a dime.
Skinny jeans are by and large the most popular cut of jeans in the fashion world right now, but purchasing a solid pair (from JBrand or William Rast) could set you back upwards of $300. And really, who wants to drop $300 for a few strips of denim that happen to have a name brand label sewn on the butt?
In this tutorial, we learn how to choose the right pair of jeans. The high waisted skinny jean only works on a tall and very thin girl. A nice fitted jacket will help proportion your entire body. A boot cut will flare out and the knee and help you appear thinner. If you have extra weight on your legs, avoid stressing that lightens the area. Also, avoid any embroidery, which will add weight to yourself. A straight leg will also look great on girls with girls with more weight on their legs. A h...
In this tutorial, we learn how to hem your favorite jeans with Laura. First, place your jeans on your body, then cuff them where you want to hem them. Next, take your jeans off and pin the cuffs where you wan to hem them to keep them in place. Next, measure out the length of the hem and mark it with a piece of chalk, then you can take out the pins. Next, you will cut the pants, then pin them back where you want to hem them at. After this, you will take them to the sewing machine. After this, ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to decorate your jeans with embroidery. First, you will lay your jeans flat on a surface, then trace out the space you want to make on a piece of paper and cut it out. After this, place the paper on an embroidery sheet to transfer the design. When finished, cut the embroidery out. After this, use a needle and the same color thread as the design to sew it onto the desired spot. When you are finished, you will have a unique embroidery that you designed! This can b...
Cutting your old jeans up into shorts is SO last year! Take a cue from this video and freshen up your wardrobe by distressing a pair of your jeans. All it takes is a few household items that you probably have for cleaning like bleach and sandpaper. When you're done you will have a pair of jeans that resembles some of the ones that sell for hundreds of dollars but you can do it at home for almost pennies! Shh. No one will ever know!
For just a fraction of the cost of a pair of expensive designer distressed jeans, you can make your ripped pants own at home! With just a few household items and a bit of time, you can get that worn appearance by adding a few holes and using bleach to get the right faded look.
No matter what your shape is, follow this advice to make sure you strut your stuff with style. You Will Need:
Vicky Taylor from The Crafts Channel teaches us how to transform an old pair of jeans to a trendy denim mini skirt. Get a pair of denim jeans and cut the front side from the end of the zipper downwards to the crotch. Do the same at the back making sure that it is at the same length on the front. Measure the length of the skirt you wanted. Cut it off and make sure they are the same length. Overlap the flaps created at the front and stitch them together. There will be a triangular open part at ...
If you're an advanced ukulele player who's played what seems like every song out there, then get ready for a challenge like none your dexterous fingers have ever faced.
Playboy Playmate of the Year 2007 Sara Jean Underwood shows us how to make a lesser known but incredible delicious drink, the Rearbuster. They taste so good that you will not stop drinking them and then fall on your "booty". That's why it's a "rearbuster".
This knee length denim skirt is both flirty and comfortable. Learn how to turn jeans into a knee length denim skirt with Gianny L! The sexy GiannyL demonstrates this DIY closet hack that's simple and cheap. Wear with boots for a sexy look or with flip flops for casual days.
You probably already have a plethora of white t-shirts and plain blue jeans, and while having outfits you can lean on no matter the time of day or occasion, going with the same neutral tones and combinations gets a bit boring (not to mention visually dull) after a while.
Want to play "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson? See how it's done with this free video piano lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the piano, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Billie Jean" on your own piano or keyboard instrument, take a look!
Don't want to throw away that raggedy pair of old Levi's with small paint stains and random tears all over because it's stuck with you longer than your trusty 12-year-old jack russell terrier? We totally understand. Continue to use your favorite pair of blue jeans by watching this video.
Jessica shows you how to relieve some anger and stress by turning your ex-boyfriend's favorite pair of jeans into new low-rider, distressed, destroyed vintage shorts in this fun tutorial. First step: fray them on the pockets and seams by using an X-acto knife. Just scrape the knife along the edges of the pockets/seams, which will take around five minutes per 2-inch section. Step 2: distress them by taking a pair of scissors and making a cut in the both knees. Then take a seam ripper (availabl...
This Zappos video shows how a girlfriend can wear her boyfriend's clothes. There are several different looks a girl can go for while wearing her boyfriend's clothes. One of the most popular is to have a "rocker" look. This involves wearing your boyfriends jeans but cutting the hem and pairing them with a pair of black booties, you can also wear this with one of his t-shirts tucked in on one side. Another look is to wear one of his plaid shirts with black skinny jeans and black booties with a ...
You probably remember Jessica Simpson best from her "mom jeans" fiasco when she gained a bit of weight, wore unflattering jeans, and looked like - gasp! - a real woman, but what the girlfriend lacks in the fashion department she makes up for in her great taste in hair.
Start with an old pair of jeans and some scrap fabric. Then, using a few small sewing notions (scissors, thread and a decorative button) and the pattern given in this video, transform this old fabric into a super cute and useful lined handbag.
This Photoshop tutorial has a very specific purpose - to teach you how to draw a woman from the back who is wearing jeans, a skirt or even nothing at all. Master the curves of a woman's backside using the techniques outlined in this video.
Teach your children art at the same time you teach them conservation! This video shows you how to take an old pair of jeans and an empty plastic bottle, then add a little lace and other decorations to make a cute denim bracelet.
Need to replace a zipper but don't want to pay the $20 or $30 a seamstress might charge? In this video presented by Queen of DIY, learn how to replace a zipper step-by-step. Keep your favorite jeans in rotation and out of the trash by fixing your own zipper!
In this day and age, style is everything. From the moment you get up and walk outside your door, people will automatically check you out and judge what you are wearing. So before you walk outside, really think about your outfit and figure out it it's missing anything or is just right. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to dress up jeans and a t-shirt for any casual day. Enjoy!
Denim is built tough enough for cowboys, miners and motorcyclists, but it's cool enough for just about everybody since James Dean. In this video from Put This On web series on dressing like a grownup, see how to buy the perfect pair of denim jeans and also some tips on how to care for them. This is the ultimate denim guide.
Whether you're making a punk fashion statement or you really need to cover up an embarrassing hole, sewing a patch on your favorite jeans is a project that you can get done in a snap.
The kitchen is the heart of a home, so this week we are making an apron out of an old pair of jeans. We also accessorize our tabletop with an array of centerpieces and give you a refreshing quick tip to serve your guests.
This recipe couldn't be simpler. Sara Jean Underwood, Playboy Playmate of the Year 2007, makes the Rolls Royce of tequila drinks, Gran Patron on the Rocks.
