20 TIPS for Quilting with old Blue Jeans // How to make a Jean or Denim Quilt (Beginner Tutorial)

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

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[@مجيدشر]

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[@tracilanglois7062]

I don't know how I stumbled onto your videos, but I'm so glad I did 😊 ..

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

I am so glad to hear that Traci! Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have and happy sewing!

[@julias.8236]

great tips you have, one additional tip regarding the garden-/quilting gloves. If you cut away the tips of the thumb and the index finger you do not need to get out of your gloved when you need the re-thread your needle or something similar :)

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

That's a great suggestion! Thank you...I will do that for sure!

[@ConnieWallis-bc4km]

It help to have a heavy duty sewing machine I pick my denim at thrift shop in the craft jeans that mean they have something wrong with them but still great for sewing

[@photoladyluck123]

When I make a denim or military uniform quilt I embroider (e.g name, service dates, year made) on a pocket and sew it on the back of the quilt. I always use 3/8 inch seams. I iron the seams open and glue the opened seams down with washable glue as it will wash out later. I mostly make 6 fi x 8 ft flags. I glue the stars in place also before I sew them down with invisible thread!! Great video by the way!!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Wow! I bet those are beautiful!!!! and using glue to hold the seams down temporarily is a great tip. Thanks for sharing!

[@katherinehazard7580]

Oh my goodness!!!! Yes!! I have my own and my ex husbands uniforms!!! What a fantastic idea!!!

[@sheilaallen2146]

Thankyou I been wanting to make a denim quilt for a long time .Your tips will stop me from getting frustrated and giving up on a denim quilt thanks again.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

So glad to hear it Sheila! I have a full tutorial on how to sew a Jean quilt. It will help walk you through each step kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3nIo5Saibx5j7M happy sewing!

[@melbeau1]

First time watching and I love it. I will keep following. Thanks for the tips was a big help ❤

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Melissa, welcome! So glad I could help, and happy sewing :)

[@judywood4530]

Tip 21 was worth the wait. Thanks.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

You are welcome! Those garden gloves get used a lot in my sewing room 💓

[@lucilledaub5991]

I enjoyed your 20 tips for Jean quilt.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Thank you Lucille!

[@maryferguson5475]

Wonderful instruction! I'm so happy I found you

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Glad it was helpful Mary!

[@lindalee6228]

Ditto from Colorado!!!

[@wintercherry3068]

Just happened to cross your tutorial. Amazing! You are a great teacher and easy to follow

[@korenlynch3920]

Thank you, you have really inspired me, your so cheerful, passionate, informative and just so bubbly! I am going to start collecting denim to make my very first quilt.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

I am so glad to hear that Koren! Happy Sewing!!!

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

I was just at a yard sale that was across the street from my house and picked up 15 pairs of Levi’s for $5.00! You know I jumped on that dealL. I have so much denim and, yes, I keep every part of my jeans. Like you said, there are tons of little projects I can use them for.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Ooohhhh! That’s a nice score! A+🥳

[@sharonlalli1414]

@@TamarasJoyDIY could you please tell me the meaning of the rectangle with an X in it. I don't have that available.

[@annepre282]

That was incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@Aldestar7]

❤These are fantastic tips. I appreciate you.

[@idareandevers9211]

You gave me good tips information this morning l need to use these old jeans of my son.🙏

[@suenicogatson1105]

I’m so happy to have found your channel. Thank you for sharing for us beginners 🥰🥰

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

I am so glad you found my channel too! Let me know how I can help you out and happy sewing!😍

[@carolinerohloff]

Great tips

[@22pjo]

Great tips, thank you so much!

[@idareandevers4059]

Tamara today looking at your jean's ideas were eye opening and though taking.🙏

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Thank you Idarean!

[@susiecollins1276]

You havetons of helpful hints!!

[@SharonLippincott]

I have a dozen pairs of jeans prepped to begin a crazy quilt style twin-size bedspread but am boning up on tips to gather courage to start cutting random pieces. I especially appreciate your tip on using stabilizer for the super-stretchy pieces. Also the reminder to use second-string scissors. Now I'm eager to see what you do with those random scraps!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

So glad you hear that Sharon! I hope you enjoy your jeans project :) Happy Sewing!

[@marthaberry120]

Very practical info. Thank you.

[@smerle1953]

Thank you Tamara! I have been watching many quilt tutorials on UTube and hands down - yours is the BEST! I learned so much just from this one video. 🤟Great job - you're a natural😄

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Thank you for sharing that with me Susan! I am so glad I can be helpful on KZbin 😀

[@terrim.602]

Great tips, thank you.

[@22ERICSHELLY]

Thanks. May Jesus continue to bless you and your family

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

And same to you!

[@annielynn8730]

Thank you! I’m making one as a tapestry!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Oohhhh... that sounds awesome Annie! Good luck and happy sewing!

[@alisamcgrath598]

I subscribed. I'm so happy you chose to make this tutorial. I have Tons of old Jeans. So excited to make this quilt. 😊😊

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Welcome Alisa! And thanks for subscribing! Jean quilts are so comfy, Enjoy sewing!! I am hoping to have a second tutorial up showing how I actually made the quilt. Fingers crossed it will be up within a week.

[@lindachadwick7358]

I cut the outer seams off the jeans I’m working with. I started braiding them and sewing with carpet thread to make a throw rug. No pictures because it’s only in the second round before I went on to another project. I admit I am a “procraftinator”.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Love that idea Linda!!!! And it is always nice to meet a fellow procraftinator!!!! 😂 welcome!

[@julieboertje9100]

Thank you for Jean tutorials. Hope you keep doing them!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Thank you! I have a stack of old jeans that I keep adding to for future tutorials 😉

[@lyndabaillargeon4955]

Thank you love all your tips it was very interesting.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

You are welcome Lynda! Hope it helps 🎉

[@giselaa6111]

Ah first 👍🏻 so many great tips Made a dog pullowcase huge for my shepard from jeans it turned out great Thank You Tamara 😜/ Gisela in Sweden

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Thank you Gisela! Glad you could find some helpful tips within this long list! a Dog bed out of old jeans is such a brilliant idea!!!!

[@bnmuzic1]

Thank you…fabulous.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Glad I could help! Happy Sewing!

[@musicleeinclined]

Fun. My plan is to make a quilt with my husband's old khakis. A few differences, but a lot of helpful stuff in here to help me with that project.

[@christinamarie7824]

Hi musicleeinclined. I have made a quilt using my husbands khakis and his flannel pjs alternating. I used cotton batting and flannel backing. The blanket was much heavier than I expected.

[@christinamarie7824]

At 15:23 she says you don’t need batting.

[@musicleeinclined]

I wasn't sure about batting for the khakis. Jeans definitely wouldn't need it. A flannel backing sounds nice. Mine will be all khakis on the top. My husband's sleep pants seem to last him long than the khakis.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Wonderful! I am so glad I could help out! It looks like Christina Marie has some helpful advice for you too. Glad we can gather together to create our master pieces! Depending on how thick the kakis are and what the purpose of the quilt will be you could add batting if you wanted to, or a thicker flannel layer. Happy Sewing!!!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Love this idea! I am sure that quilt looked great!!!!

[@reneecourtneyjewelry]

Wonderful tutorial. I am a jewelry designer who just started sewing quilting with recycled denim and your tips are terrific! I want to make a quilted rug of denim. What would you recommend to back it with. Heavy canvas? Faux suede? Thx

[@theresagarcia2218]

Thank you

[@annelynn3506]

So happy I found your channel xx

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Welcome!! I am so glad to have you here Anne!

[@giselaa6111]

Great tip number 21 Thank You 😊

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

lol! Not all sewing tools have to come from a sewing room right!?!

[@giselaa6111]

@@TamarasJoyDIY I think us girls see usable tools everywhere i use a dinnerknife instead of a screwdriver ( saves Me time not having to look for one😜)

[@FrogWhizzer]

New subscriber! I loved your video! Thanks 😊

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Welcome Laurie! I hope I can inspire you on your sewing journey 💗

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@kj7653]

Excellent.

[@vickitobler1256]

Thank you so much

[@Whydiss]

Thanks for your tips! I have completed several denim quilts and used the back pockets to make advent calendar, however I don’t know how to use the front pockets. Do you have any suggestions?

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

You're welcome Rochelle! I have yet to figure out a way to use the front pockets. I use the seams as ties and loops for smaller projects like this one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWLdkpWunt6jfJo and I have some fun smaller Christmas ornament tutorials (I will post in November) that use jean scraps. And I LOVE your idea to use the back pockets for an advent calendar! But those front pockets and the waist band are just sitting in my stash waiting for a good idea lol!

[@giselaa6111]

Great tip number 15😃

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@guadalupeblakey9926]

Thanks thanks so very much

[@jillthomas366]

Hi Tamara. First time watching and definitely hit the “like and Subscribe”. Great tips, thank you! I have been cutting and saving Jean squares for a bit and I love the idea of mixing cotton fabrics in. I love both quilts you had in the background. 😁

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Welcome Jill, and thank you so much!! I am so glad this video could be of some help, I have been hanging on to a lot of jean fabric too, so I will be playing around with a lot of fun ways to use up our scraps. This friday I actually have a tutorial that will go up on how to sew a waterproof picnic blanket with ties that uses old jeans. I am so excited to share it. I hope you like it! Happy Sewing!

[@jillthomas366]

@@TamarasJoyDIY That sounds great! I love both Jean quilts you had in the background but really loved the quilt opposite of what you showed your tutorial on. Looking forward to your picnic blanket.

[@renekelley9092]

When using a 3-1/2” binding, do you still use a 1/4” seam when sewing it to the quilt? Do you leave extra batting when squaring up so the binding includes batting inside the binding when you turn it to sew it?

[@katherinehazard7580]

I am so glad I found your channel!! I am making one for my mom! She wants more of a weighted blanket….I think I will use a thicker backing….any other suggestions??

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Hi Katherine, welcome! I agree, If you are looking for something with more weight then a nice thick backing would work or a layer of batting between the top and back will also be helpful. I have a tutorial on how I made my jean quilt: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3nIo5Saibx5j7M But I would not recommend adding the fabric squares in the mix as they are much thinner and will take away from the weighted feel. Happy Sewing!

[@LloydsofRochester]

Make 100% heavyweight denim. You won't need any additional weight. It's already very heavy.

[@lindagillespie6556]

Awesome tips thank you, I'm into denim too

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

You're so welcome Linda! I have a fun denim ornament tutorial that just came out if you are interested in playing with some scraps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqqmd4SXZqyAh9E

[@vickieschulte7284]

Really like your videos

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Thanks so much Vickie!

[@mariacaiazza5322]

great tips..one quick question can I rag quilt with the denim?

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

For sure!!! But just a warning it just won’t rag the same as flannel. I would add a layer of flannel with the denim to give it a nice ragged look. Hope that helps Maria!

[@EJsDaughter]

Hi there. Very useful tips. Subscribed!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Thank you, and welcome! I post new videos every Friday, Happy sewing 🧵 💜

[@susiecollins1276]

I want to embroider some odd signs in my d Jim blocks.but I’m not too good at it

[@chickamontreal]

In my stash of.old jeans, some have stains such as paint stains that wont.come out. Do you discard, or use those stained parts?

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Totally up to you! Some people would find it adds character, others maybe not? It's just a matter of personal preference. Happy Sewing!

[@99sweetchuck99]

Do you have a link for what you use the seems for? You mention a video in part 4, Can't find one...

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

So sorry! I haven’t made that video yet. But I have used those scraps in a lot of my projects listed in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLppxTOkh07MffCAANcMmgmXCwJr1h4h6K and when I make that tutorial I will post it to this playlist as well. Happy sewing 🧵 💜

[@SookieSews]

Super cool!!!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Thank you Sue!

[@rlchick5774]

I see you have a babyloc can you go over using the threader I either broke mine or it is operator error.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

I think you may need to bring it in for repair. The threader should be easy to use on a baby lock. I would do a short video but I have since broken my babylock!!!!😳

[@loislawrence1326]

Do you have any projects for the pockets? Lots of good tips, thanks!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Not yet! But that is a great idea! I am going to think on that. Thanks Lois.

[@JoytoWorld]

Inspiring

[@thebuffalofarm6453]

Does it not matter how you match up squares before seeing. In terms of grains varying

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

I like to turn my blocks so the grains face all sorts of ways. It looks so nice. If you are concerned about the jeans stretching you could always put interfacing behind the stretchy blocks. But I wouldn’t worry to much about it. Happy sewing!

[@jenniferakin7203]

I actually use fabric shower curtains

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Yes! Fabric shower curtains are a must for a good picnic blanket.

[@CharanSachar]

@@TamarasJoyDIY for an outdoor Jean quilt would you recommend the fabric shower curtain as backing or as an inside layer. I want to make a picnic denim quilt but also not wanting to make it extra heavy to carry. Batting/backing recommendations will be really appreciated

[@jenniferakin7203]

Awesome

[@YogaWithGail]

Oh, how do you do the youtube "segments" in your video? Very interesting!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Hi Gail! They are called timestamps. If you look in the description of the video I typed them out with 00:00 as the start time. KZbin does the rest :)

[@YogaWithGail]

@@TamarasJoyDIY Nice!

[@YogaWithGail]

@@TamarasJoyDIY Oh, so I did that to one of my Yoga Videos. Thanks for sharing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rImyf4Rno9inec0

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

It would have been nice for you to mention the stitch length you are referring to, please

[@4GiveN4get]

I scrolled down all these comments to hopefully find that answer, Mickey. Oye!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

I lengthen it to just 3mm. Not much longer but enough to help my machine along.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

How does the shower curtain play in the wash and the dryer?

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Hi Mickey, as long as you use a washable shower curtain it works great. Don't use a plastic shower curtain.

[@darleneengebretsen1468]

I have washed plastic shower curtain liners when they got a little moldy. They do fine on a gentle wash, but putting them in the dryer is dicey. If you dry them on low for only a few minutes , along with towels, then take them out right away, they usually survive and come out clean. But you have to really watch them or they they shrink up, melt, or fall apart. So if you put a plastic liner in your jean quilt, I would only dry the quilt a little bit before I took it out of the dryer. Then I would let the quilt finish air drying outside on a clothesline.

[@cnleiva]

I cut my jeans along all the seams. If I free motion quilt over a denim seam, I will definitely break a needle. Great video though. I keep all my zippers too for throw pillows, coin pouches, and stuffed animals.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

That is a very helpful tip! Thanks for sharing :)

[@jenniferakin7203]

Also, I use my serger

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

I must admit I have never used a serger! But I bet that would work wonders!!!!

[@ericabush7999]

Is there a name for the quilt pattern with the four patch? I'd love to make that.

[@dorothymcdonell7456]

I love that one too.

[@stephaniegee3481]

You can get your scissors sharpened, it doesnt cost much. Locally, my quilt shop has a guy that comes by to pick up scissors, even pinking shears, for sharpening, as well as machine repairs.

[@susiecollins1276]

I have questions sometimes about your KZbin videos but I can’t find a place to ask them?

[@barbaraatwell8613]

Hi enjoyed your demo, by chance is your mother Helen Metgher White from San Francisco, if so we went to school together

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Glad you liked the video Barbara. My mother is actually from Alberta Canada. But that would have been a cool connection!

[@tericallihan6809]

I just came from local Trift store. $50.00..all the clothes you can put in buggy. I loaded up with men's suit coats and all the Blue jeans in the store.! I got 5 suits and 42 pairs of jeans! SCORE!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Impressive score Teri! Enjoy all the sewing that is soon to come!!!

[@sharonlalli1414]

Wish I had seen this before I got rid of jeans that were not 100% cotton. Donated those. Kept the cotton but as of yet not done anything with them.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Yes Sharon! keep allllll the fabrics lol. I will admit I too threw out my sons kaki pants as they had holes in them before cluing into using them this way as well.

[@nitababcock3977]

I'm on the border of like & dislike

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Ok Nita.

[@janetmartin6534]

Too long