make something: second life for those jeans!

Is your budget tight this summer but your wardrobe is getting boring? Breathe new life into those old jeans! Check out 99 Ways to Cut, Sew & Deck Out Your Denim by Faith Blakeney, Justina Blakeney & Ellen Schultz of Compai. "Everyone from the sewing novice to the fashion guru can appreciate the 99 clever projects that will reincarnate denim has-beens into fashion must-haves. The techniques are simple, the supplies are easy-to-find, and projects take no more than 90 minutes to create." {summary courtesy of Syndetics}

The sky is the limit for possibilities to reinvent an old pair of jeans in Jeaneology: Crafty Ways to Reinvent Your Old Blues by Nancy Flynn. "What to do with all those old pairs of blue jeans? They no longer fit, or they're no longer fashionable, but somehow you just can't bring yourself to toss them away. Jeaneology is the solution. From cool flapper skirts and hair bands to laundry bags and handbags, Jeoneology features 25 innovative sewing projects aimed at turning boring old blues into hip fashion news. From clothing to accessories to great gift ideas, the projects inside all have detailed step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations that make sewing easy, even for the beginner. Packed with full-color photos of the finished projects, and fun sidebars on jean trivia and history, Jeaneology is the ultimate craft book for a girl and her blues." {from Book Jacket}

Get creative! And in the spirit of all things blue jean - check out The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants book series by Ann Brashares or watch the DVDs.