Monday, August 11, 2014

Stitched Jeans Bracelet

Yup, there it is - another upcycled jeans bracelet.  (remember my multi-wrap beaded jeans bracelet?)  Low key and simple, and not particularly fashion-like photography since I had to take the picture myself. 

This bracelet is mine.

I made it for me and my rather simple ascetic.  Don't be fooled.  I can dress myself up pretty well, but I like jeans and a t-shirt the best, or better yet, yoga pants and a t-shirt.

I started like I did this Upcycled Jeans Bracelet, but I included the leg seem.  Cutting on the bias, I cut a 1 inch piece that would be long enough to wrap once around my wrist.

I placed the to pieces together with the right side out, cut to fit my wrist at the length that I desired (loose), and sewed a 2/8 of an inch seam around the entire piece.

Now, the choice is to bead or not to bead.  I chose not to bead this creation.  I chose some multicolored, shiny, silky thread and tested the different stitches available on my sewing machine.

I don't know about you, but that is enough embellishment for me.  Then, I frayed the edges by washing and drying it with my regular laundry.

The jeans seam adds to the subtle embellishment.

Finally, I add a bright green kam snap as my closure.

Und fertig. (And finished.)

This guy even survived my youngest puking on it and me.  :)  Now, that is good jewelry.

Kelley

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6 comments:

  1. so pretty love the denim look
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  2. These look cool! I like how you've added some stitching on it to give it a unique look.

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    1. Thanks, Agy! I had never explored the decorative stitches on my sewing machine before, so it was a lot of fun.

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  3. I really love the leg seam in the bracelet and the decorative stitching!! super cute! Pinned it! Featured it! thanks for linking up to Create Link Inspire... spreading the word on social media... EMily

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    1. Thanks so much, Emily! I can't wait to post about being featured. :)

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