DIY blanket made from denim scraps. Master Class

A DIY blanket made from old jeans is a way not only to give new life to unnecessary things, but also to decorate any room with a stylish and original product. Many needlewomen prefer to use old things to make various products, and denim fabric can be used to make a blanket that will last for many years. Today we will look at the types of techniques and ways to create such unusual things.

DIY blanket made from old jeans

What do novice needlewomen need to know?

Making a blanket from old jeans with your own hands is quite simple, because the way of joining fabric fragments is reminiscent of a regular mosaic. In order to obtain such a product, it is important to maintain consistency during work.

First you need to select materials and prepare all the necessary equipment. This must be done so that everything is at hand during the work process. Next, you have to choose the most suitable scheme - here it is important to take into account your personal preferences and the characteristics of the material.

Approximate scheme for making a blanket

Craftsmen use a variety of patterns to create quilts, and you can choose one of them or design your own. Beginners are recommended to choose the most primitive and fastest option. At the same time, the finished blanket will look no worse than more complex products. So, you can gain experience, after which any scheme will not seem too difficult.

Homemade patchwork quilt

It is important to remember that any old product from which you plan to make a blanket should be brought into a neat appearance (washed and ironed). In this case, washing should be as gentle as possible at low temperatures so as not to damage the structure of the material. For extra softness, you can dip your jeans in rinse aid.

Rules for caring for denim

Rules of care

All denim products are easy to care for, and rugs are no exception.

Vacuum any denim carpet only at low power!

The stitched carpet can be shaken out and, if necessary, machine washed, after placing it in a special bag.

Knitted items can be carefully knocked out of dust, and if heavily soiled, washed by hand by soaking in soapy water for 10-15 minutes.

Gently squeeze out the water and hang it evenly to dry so that the edges do not stretch out.

Which jeans are best to use?

Even though blankets are made from old jeans, they should only be made from durable fabric. Therefore, you should choose them taking into account the following nuances:

1. It is better not to use any worn fragments of jeans for work. If they are present, it is better to carefully cut them out with scissors. Any parts with holes are also not suitable for making a blanket; it is better to get rid of them immediately.
2. The material should be of a single color, in which case the product will turn out to be especially attractive and even strangers will not suspect that it is made from scraps. You can combine denim material of different colors in one product, but it must have the same structure.

   
   Old jeans should look neat

In some cases, craftswomen skillfully combine fabrics of different textures in one product. So, during the sewing process they add fragments of burlap, velvet and other materials.

Schemes for making a bedspread

The most beautiful products are obtained when needlewomen work using the same technique. There are different options for patterns: some people prefer to use large pieces of fabric, while others prefer small ones.

So, you can create all kinds of patterns. Some professional craftswomen prefer the technique of creating patchwork quilts from pieces of fabric of different lengths and widths. We will look at the most well-known techniques that have been successfully used for many years.

Blankets in various techniques

Table No. 1. Common techniques for making patchwork quilts.

Making a denim blanket from pieces of fabric is not at all difficult

DIY patchwork quilt

Of course, making products of this type is only suitable for very patient and careful needlewomen. During the work process, special care should be taken, only then can you obtain an aesthetic product.

At the same time, despite certain difficulties, the result of the work done will definitely please you - such a blanket can be laid on a sofa or bed, and the durable material will reliably protect bed linen or furniture upholstery for a long time.

You can read about how to make a bed out of wood with your own hands in our article.

We will need to prepare the following:

1. Old jeans. To do this, you should take several pairs at once. Moreover, if the product looks too untidy (it has greasy stains, various marks, holes), then only relatively intact fragments need to be cut out of it. Here it should be borne in mind that the fabric can be of all kinds of textures and different colors, and it is necessary to imagine the appearance of the finished product in advance in order to select the scraps of the desired color.

   
   You should prepare pieces from jeans

2. Fabric for lining. It should be borne in mind that the reverse side of such a blanket should be as comfortable as possible, and therefore soft. In this case, it is preferable to use materials of natural origin. For example, many craftswomen use natural wool - this is the product that will turn out to be as comfortable as possible (but the cost will also be high). Denim patches are often sewn onto ready-made fleece blankets, which are quite inexpensive. Camel's wool
3. Threads and strong needles. You should choose tools that are designed to work with denim. Salespeople in specialized stores usually help you choose the best option. In this case, the color of the threads is also important, because they must perfectly match the color of the material itself. However, in some cases, craftswomen deliberately choose a radically different color of thread, and thus additionally decorate the blanket.

   
   Set of sewing accessories

4. Pins, claws and needles. So, if you have a sewing machine, the process of creating a product will take much less time. At the same time, it is necessary to select all the necessary equipment for it, because denim is very strong and not every needle can be used to stitch it. You will also have to purchase special feet necessary for creating decorative stitches on thick fabric. Any beginner, before starting to work with a sewing machine, is recommended to experiment on unnecessary fragments of material.

   
   Sewing machine accessories

5. Chalk, scissors, measuring tape and pattern. It is worth noting that it will be much easier to make a blanket if you have a pattern in front of you. It can be made using ready-made templates. Materials and devices that will be used during work

Step-by-step instruction

Step 1. First, you need to prepare the scraps that you will need to work with. We will use square pieces of denim. We cut pieces of denim fabric of the same size. It is important to do this carefully so that they are uniform.

Blanks

Most often, standard sizes of 12x12 centimeters are used, but if desired, you can take any parameters as a basis. To make a large product you will need about 150 of these scraps (it is always better to cut with a reserve). Squares of the same size are cut out from the lining.

You need to take a square of denim and attach it to the back of the lining fabric

All four layers are folded so that the denim is on top

Making a line

Important. To make the process of cutting out squares easier, it is recommended to prepare a pattern of exactly the same size from thick cardboard.

Upon completion of stitching the squares, it is necessary to make cuts along the entire perimeter of the seam.
This should be done very carefully so as not to touch the seam itself. In this way you can get a blanket with fringe.

Step 2. Next you will begin the process of sewing the blanket. First of all, the denim fragments are attached to each other from the inside out. Thus, the seam will be on the front of the blanket, its width will be about 15 millimeters.

Denim squares are connected to each other

Step 3. Next, other fragments are gradually added to these squares, resulting in a solid strip. You should prepare several of the same strips at once.

Connecting the fragments

Step 4. These blanks are connected to each other with a seam on the front side - this is how a blanket is made.

Sew strips into a blanket

If desired, you can make bright accents on the blanket using fabric of a different shade.

Preparation of materials and tools

A mosaic blanket made from denim patches is an original solution for the home that you can implement yourself. One blanket requires several pairs of jeans or other denim items. Since the items are worn, the clothes need to be washed and dried. Preparatory stage:

• after washing, you need to rip the jeans at the seams or cut off the material near the seams without ripping them;
• the fabric is carefully examined, heavily worn fragments are cut out;
• prepare the required number of rectangles, squares, circles, depending on the sketch of the blanket;
• seam allowances are left on all flaps. The lining fabric is cut to the size of the bedspread;
• tools and materials: thick thread and needle, measuring tape, scissors, sewing machine, lining, denim scraps.

If you use cotton inserts when making a blanket from jeans with your own hands, before sewing, cut the required number of strips of fabric, leaving seam allowances. You can do an additional check of the pattern - lay out the flaps according to the sketch, look at the general appearance of the future product and decide whether there are enough fragments.

Blanket made of stripes with a 3D pattern

There is another way to make a blanket from pieces of fabric, which produces an equally attractive and comfortable product. It is worth noting that for some beginners this method may seem more complicated.

The finished blanket will have such an unusual pattern

Step-by-step instruction

Step 1. It is necessary to prepare the material that will be used as a substrate. An unnecessary cotton sheet is best suited for this (the main thing is that it is intact). The cut dimensions must match the blanket. A few centimeters should be left to allow for seam allowance.

Preparing the material for the base of the blanket

Step 2. Next we need to take the denim and cut it into strips about 45-50 millimeters wide. If desired, you can make such blanks narrower or wider - it depends on what kind of blanket you plan to get in the final result.

Cutting denim strips

Step 3. Next we have to make a hem of about 1 centimeter on each side of such a strip. After that, you need to go over the hems with an iron to fix them in this position. In this case, we used three shades of fabric (we sew from darker to lighter).

We form hems on both sides of each strip

Step 4. We attach the strips of the main color to the backing using special sewing needles. The image shows seven such fragments, but if desired, you can make more of them (then the blanket will be, accordingly, wider).

We fix the strips on the substrate - it is important to check that they are positioned evenly

Step 5. Next, take a strip of a different color and pass it under the first strip at an angle (as shown in the photo).

We use a strip of the second color

Step 6. We continue to lay the same strip under the main ones. You must follow the same pattern as in the image.

We lay the strip further

Step 7. We pass another strip under the first two at the same angle (as in the image).

Passes a strip of a different color under two base strips

Do the same with the entire blanket.

As a result of the work done, this should be the basis for the formation of the subsequent drawing

Step 8. Then you should take a strip of a different color and pass it, starting from the right edge. The result should be a kind of rhombus - this allows you to connect the squares from the previous material with each other.

Pass a line of a different color at an angle

The result should be a blanket like this (after the first strip)

Step 9. The same steps must be done with another strip of this material.

Gradually, an unusual three-dimensional pattern is formed on the surface.

Step 10. After all the strips are connected, you need to fold the base and stitch it. In this way we made an unusual blanket from old jeans.

Fold the base and stitch it

Video - The idea of ​​​​creating a denim rug

Idea for the thrifty housewife

A knitted rug can be made from leftover yarn. For an accessory measuring 45x75 cm you will need 2 pairs of men's denim pants, leftover yarn and a hook.

Operating procedure:

• Cut strips 3-4 cm wide.
• When you start crocheting, fold the strips a little. This way you will add volume to the future product.
• Starting knitting, make an air loop, then tie a denim strip.
• The strip must be tied with yarn, having decided on the length of the future product. If one piece is not enough, then stripes will need to be added later.

• Next, move on to the second row, making two air loops for lifting.

• To tie the second row to the first, hook the top of the first row and continue knitting in simple rows.
• Knit the entire rug in this manner.
• Knit two air loops along the edges - to move to the next row, and at the same time covering the ends of the strips.

• When the strip runs out, attach a new one.
• In this part, the loops need to be made tighter, knitting more often.

Round patchwork technique

In the process of work, it is not necessary to use only squares or rectangles - some craftsmen prefer to make blankets from round pieces of fabric.

In this case, you will need to prepare the following:

• disk;
• a simple pencil;
• scissors;
• old jeans;
• sewing supplies.

Step-by-step instruction

Step 1. You need to carefully iron the old jeans, then draw circles on them on the back side, using a disk (stencil) for this. After which they should be cut out.

Round blanks

Step 2. From the wrong side of our parts we draw an even square.

Draw a square on the other side

Step 3. Next you will need to fold the fragments together with the front sides facing inward. In this position, the parts should be basted. At the same time, some craftswomen prefer to exclude this step, but beginners are advised to make an outline. Then you can sew the details.

Making a stitch using a sewing machine

Step 4. Next, you need to lay out the parts and straighten the allowances.

Straightening the allowances

Step 5. Next, you should make a zigzag seam on the bend (you need to set certain settings on the sewing machine).

Making a zigzag seam

Step 6. Next you need to make a hem and sew such parts together.

Sew the parts together

Step 7. Based on this model, you can make a blanket - to do this, you need to put a piece of another material inside.

We take pieces of other material

Place the pieces inside

Sew the parts together

Video - Method of making a blanket from jeans

Recommendations from experienced professionals

Beginners will always find some recommendations from experienced craftswomen useful:

• It is advisable to carefully tear off the back pockets of all pairs of old jeans, because they can also be useful for decorating the finished product;
• It is not necessary to wash and iron the entire old jeans; you can first cut out fragments from them and carry out these manipulations with them;
• Don’t be afraid to combine denim of different shades in one blanket;
• you need to purchase only strong, thick needles for sewing denim;
• Jeans that are too old can fall apart during work, so it is advisable to sew them together in large fragments.

  
  Pockets should be carefully opened

Before you start:

1. Wash denim pants or other denim items and dry them.
2. There is absolutely no need to rip out every seam on the product; it will take too much time and effort. Arm yourself with scissors and cut the garment around the perimeter near the seams, leaving only the usable portion of the material. Throw away whatever is left over, or save it to create jewelry.
3. Carefully inspect the material for stretch marks and damage. Pay special attention to the areas of the knees and hips, they are most susceptible to stretching.
4. Cut off the back pockets and leave them for decoration.
5. Gather all the resulting fabric together, and now you are ready to cut out the parts for your future bedspread.

How to care for a denim blanket?

Making a blanket from pieces of fabric is quite labor-intensive work, so it would be a shame for any craftswoman to damage the product as a result of improper care. So, if it is used as a blanket for a sofa, it will require monthly washing and cleaning of dirt as needed. It is worth noting that a product made of denim is suitable for pet lovers, because you can quickly remove hair from it, and it is not so easy to tear it with claws or teeth.

It is important to adhere to the following care recommendations:

• small traces of dirt can be wiped off using a regular dishwashing sponge, after wetting it;
• The product must be washed every month using regular powder;
• products that combine denim with delicate fabrics can only be washed by hand with a mild detergent;
• You can dry the blanket after washing by hanging it on the dryer or in a horizontal position.

  
  Some types of denim can only be washed in a washing machine on a delicate cycle.

In order to make a blanket from pieces of denim with your own hands, you do not need to have any experience working with similar products. There are a large number of fairly simple schemes that anyone can handle. Of course, it is important to know how to use a sewing machine - after all, all the lines must turn out perfectly even. Accuracy, patience and a little imagination, and then the blanket will turn out beautiful and you will use it with pleasure!

Decor features

By making a patchwork blanket from jeans with her own hands, a needlewoman can show her imagination and decorative talent. Thus, the seams on the product will look advantageous when decorated:

• lace ribbons;
• beads;
• beads;
• in chains;
• beautiful buttons;
• bugles and so on.

An embroidered relief or flat seam can be an excellent decorative element. The entire perimeter of the product can also be decorated with fringe and all kinds of patterns can be created on it.