Rehab Workshop: DIY Patchwork Jeans
I'm excited about bringing back our DIY segments. After-all, House of Rehab was created from my love of making, crafting and embellishing things; especially clothes! When I was younger, I could always find some rhinestones or sequins to add to my outfit (or some scissors to cut it up and remix it. LOL). Today, that love has grown into re-creating some of fashion's high-end looks and sharing those tips and how-tos with you guys.
In this installment of Rehab Workshop, I'm demonstrating how to rehab some basic jeans into a vogue-worthy pair of patchwork jeans. If you recall my previous post, I shared my excitement over these Treasure & Bond boyfriend jeans (retail value $128.00). I love the combinations of contrasting washes that make up patch work jeans. It takes the denim on denim trend to a more sophisticated level. Some celebs, have even gotten in on the trend.
Here's how to make your own without having to splurge:
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Iron on Denim Patches (Note: you can make your own if you have some old denim scraps laying around or you can take the easy way out and buy some already made like I did)
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Quality Scissors (sharp enough to cut through denim)
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Household Item
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Fabric marker
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Jeans (for best results, no stretch). I got mine from Target
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Try your jeans on to get a feel for where you want the patches to go.
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Lay your jeans flat and decide where you want the patches to go.
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Once you have a layout, take a picture so you can remember the placement. You can also use your fabric marker to mark the placement.
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off to the ironing board. Iron your jeans first to get rid of any wrinkles.
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Place your first patch and iron in place (follow the directions on the package for step by step instructions)
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Don't use any steam while ironing
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Be sure to check the edges for any lifting
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Repeat until all patches are in place
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Turn on Ginuwine's In Those Jeans
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Strut your stuff in your new designer to DIY inspired patch work jeans!
Well, there you have it. Simple right? And for less than $30. If you any have ideas you'd like to see me try, feel free to leave a comment below.
Comments
Ashlee
Hi Ramona,
The patches can be purchased at any fabric store or craft store (Jo-Ann, Michael’s, Hobby Lobby). Thank for reading
July 06, 2015
Ramona
Omg! So cute! I want to try! But with a dark wash jean and darker patches! Sounds like fun to me! Where did the patches come from?
Thanks for sharing this awesome idea.
I JUST LOVE THIS BLOG :-*
July 06, 2015
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