cutting denim
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Yep, those jeans are slow going with a pair of scissors. I try to use my rotary cutter as much as possible. I cut across the legs first to separate them from the top and then rotary cut down the welted outside leg seam to open them up. Put them away for a bit and you will have them all ready for another quilt when needed.
#6
I just did the same thing with 5 inch squares from blue jeans. I also used the pockets to make little zippered pouches or bags. Then I just saw that Joanne's has blue jean material on sale! I may buy some of it if I run low on squares for my rag quilt.
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Woodmere, NY
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Keep thinking.. Free fabric.. I've made three quilts, and they are all loved.. I also made pillow covers for my couch.. I love that I can wash them, as that is Socks favorite place to take naps..His girlfriend comes over and she also hangs out on them..
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