Jean Genius - Janelle Hanna

Give new life to your favorite jeans with these simple techniques and inventive designs: repair, restyle, reimagine - and experiment with these genius denim upcycling and repurposing projects.    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, JanelleÂ’s designs will show you how to breathe new life into good denim. 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!).  Projects include:  REPAIR  Darning  Crotch repairs  Knee repairs  Patch techniques  Repair pocket bags and pocket scoops  Repair belt loop rip  Hand-stitched repairs Sashiko style  Taking in the waist  Expand the size  HemmingRESTYLE  Straight to wide leg  Straight to flare  Cut-off shorts  Jeans to skirt  Simple jacket or waistcoat  Splicing REPURPOSE  Sun hat  Scrap patch pouch  Patchwork tote bag  Visor  Slippers  Patchwork stylesÂ