Repurposed Denim Aprons
Time required: 1-1.5 hours
Just in time for Earth Day, this fun, environmentally friendly sewing project will have you creating head-turning aprons out of old pairs of jeans. By repurposing denim, you’ll save money on materials and do your part to help the planet! Follow this easy, step-by-step tutorial and in no time, you’ll stitch up a one-of-a-kind, upcycled apron you’ll love to wear.
Materials and supplies
Brother Sewing Machine
• Brother Serger 3034D,
3534DT or 4234DT
• Brother Cover Stitch
Machine CV3550
• Serger Gathering Foot
SA213
• Bias Tape Binding Set
SA224CV
• Old jeans
• Black or dark blue thread (if
you want, you can use orange
or yellow thread to match
the stitching on your jeans)
• Lace trim
• Coordinating fabric or ribbon
for gathers/binding (optional)
• Scissors
• Seam ripper
• Rotary cutter and mat
• Marking chalk
• 2 D-rings – 1.5” each
Instructions
For step by step instructions, download the PDF.