Plaid Patchwork Jeans DIY

Are you overflowing in fabric scraps, but don't know what to do with them? Add them to a pair of plain jeans for an edgy makeover - no sewing required!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

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- Jeans

- Fabric Scissors

- Plaid Flannel Scraps

- Iron

- Fusible Webbing Tape (I typically use the Heat N' Bond brand!)

STEP 1) Cut the fabric

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1) If you haven't already, cut the flannel scraps into squares and rectangles. For best results, cut each remnant no more than 4.5 inches (11.43 centimeters) wide and 5.5 inches (13.97 centimeters) in height. Don't hesitate to mix up the size range, though!

STEP 2) Figure out placement

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2) Determine the placement of each remnant. I focused on the general knee area.

STEP 3) Cut the iron-on tape

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3) Cut a strip of fusible webbing tape for each side of the rectangle/square.

STEP 4) Layer

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4) Place the first strip of fusible webbing tape in between the flannel and jeans.

STEP 5) Iron

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5) Firmly apply the iron to the jeans, using the Cotton setting and a flat, hard surface such as an ironing board. Repeat with the remaining strips.

(I typically add each strip one by one (or two at a time) to ensure that the fabric holds the proper placement. You never know when the fabric might budge while applying an iron. Of course, you can add all 4 at the same time if you prefer; this is just how I usually go about it.)

STEP 6) REPEAT

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6) Repeat with the remaining fabric remnants. Overlap here and there to let the different plaid prints contrast with each other.

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Rock your new pair of jeans!