Jean Genius

<P><B>A contemporary, step-by-step guide to repairing, restyling and repurposing the denim in your closet.</B></P><P>Give new life to your favorite jeans with these simple techniques and inventive designs: repair, restyle, reimagine - and experiment with these genius denim upcycling projects.</P><P>Discover that satisfying feeling of turning something old into something new with this practical book from denim expert Janelle Hanna. Teaching sewers of all levels a range of genius jean repair, repurpose and restyling skills, Janelle’s designs will show you how to breathe new life into good denim.</P><P>Your favorite jeans can be patched, visibly mended, reworked into a new style, or even cut up to form a completely new garment or accessory. Whether you want a tote bag, a bucket hat, or a fresh new silhouette, this book will inject new life into one of the most loved staples of your wardrobe (and introduce you to a new eco-conscious craft in the process!).</P><P><B>Projects include: </B><br><br><B>REPAIR </B><br>Darning<br>Crotch repairs<br>Knee repairs<br>Patch techniques<br>Repair pocket bags and pocket scoops<br>Repair belt loop rip<br>Hand-stitched repairs Sashiko style<br>Taking in the waist<br>Expand the size<br>Hemming<br><br><B>RESTYLE </B><br>Straight to wide leg<br>Straight to flare<br>Cut-off shorts<br>Jeans to skirt<br>Simple jacket or waistcoat<br>Splicing<br><br><B>REPURPOSE</B><br>Sun hat<br>Scrap patch pouch<br>Patchwork tote bag<br>Visor<br>Slippers<br>Patchwork styles</P>