Quilting is a beloved craft that allows you to create beautiful and functional items using fabric scraps and other materials.
One unique and creative way to quilt is by incorporating old jeans into your projects.
In this tutorial, we’ll explore four different quilt patterns using jeans and provide you with free patterns to get you started.
Materials Needed
Before you begin, gather the following materials:
– Old jeans (various shades of blue)
– Quilting cotton fabric (for backing and sashing)
– Batting
– Quilting ruler
– Rotary cutter
– Quilting pins
– Sewing machine
– Denim needle
– Thread
Pattern 1: Denim Square Quilt
Step 1: Cutting
Cut the denim jeans into 6-inch squares, ensuring you have enough squares to cover the desired quilt size.
Step 2: Arranging
Arrange the denim squares in a pleasing pattern, alternating shades of blue for a varied look.
Step 3: Sewing
Sew the squares together using a ¼ inch seam allowance, creating rows and then sewing the rows together to form the quilt top.
Step 4: Finishing
Add a backing fabric and batting, then quilt as desired. Finish the quilt with binding around the edges.
Pattern 2: Denim Strip Quilt
Step 1: Cutting
Cut the denim jeans into strips of varying widths, ranging from 1 inch to 3 inches.
Step 2: Arranging
Arrange the denim strips and quilting cotton strips in alternating patterns, sewing them together to form the quilt top.
Step 3: Sewing
Sew the strips together using a ¼ inch seam allowance, creating a striped effect.
Step 4: Finishing
Add a backing fabric and batting, then quilt as desired. Finish the quilt with binding around the edges.
Pattern 3: Denim Patchwork Quilt
Step 1: Cutting
Cut the denim jeans into various shapes and sizes of patches, such as squares, rectangles, and triangles.
Step 2: Arranging
Arrange the denim patches and quilting cotton patches in a random or planned pattern, sewing them together to form the quilt top.
Step 3: Sewing
Sew the patches together using a ¼ inch seam allowance, ensuring the patches are securely attached.
Step 4: Finishing
Add a backing fabric and batting, then quilt as desired. Finish the quilt with binding around the edges.
Pattern 4: Denim Rag Quilt
Step 1: Cutting
Cut the denim jeans into squares of the same size, ensuring you have enough squares to cover the desired quilt size.
Step 2: Layering
Layer the denim squares with batting and a backing fabric, securing them with quilting pins.
Step 3: Sewing
Sew an “X” pattern through each square to secure the layers together, then sew the squares together to form the quilt top.
Step 4: Ragging
Clip the seams of the quilt, about ¼ inch apart, to create a frayed, ragged edge.
Step 5: Finishing
Wash and dry the quilt to further fray the edges, creating a soft, cozy finish.
Quilting with old jeans is a sustainable and creative way to repurpose denim and create unique, durable quilts.
By following these free patterns and tutorials, you can create beautiful quilts that showcase the beauty of denim and add a touch of rustic charm to your home decor.
