Book cover shows blue jeans with denim patches, inspiring jean repair and upcycling. "Jean Genius: Repair, Reimagine & Repurpose Your Denim" is in large pink and red text. Author: Janelle Hanna.
The illustrated table of contents for Jean Genius: Repair, Reimagine & Repurpose Your Denim shows blue denim fabric on a pink background beside the contents list, with bold vertical "CONTENTS" text along the edge—perfect for denim upcycling inspiration.
An open magazine features an article titled "Jean Genius: Repair, Reimagine & Repurpose Your Denim," with denim upcycling tips on the left and an image of deconstructed blue jeans beside a pale blue sewing machine illustration.
A split image: left side—bold text says, "Your jeans are too valuable to end up as rags." Right side—a person in denim holds a Jean Genius bag made from repurposed jeans, standing by a graffiti-covered wall.
The "Jean Genius: Repair, Reimagine & Repurpose Your Denim" illustrated guide labels front and back views of jeans, highlighting key parts and fabric details—ideal for anyone interested in repairing or upcycling denim.
Book cover shows blue jeans with denim patches, inspiring jean repair and upcycling. "Jean Genius: Repair, Reimagine & Repurpose Your Denim" is in large pink and red text. Author: Janelle Hanna.
The illustrated table of contents for Jean Genius: Repair, Reimagine & Repurpose Your Denim shows blue denim fabric on a pink background beside the contents list, with bold vertical "CONTENTS" text along the edge—perfect for denim upcycling inspiration.
An open magazine features an article titled "Jean Genius: Repair, Reimagine & Repurpose Your Denim," with denim upcycling tips on the left and an image of deconstructed blue jeans beside a pale blue sewing machine illustration.
A split image: left side—bold text says, "Your jeans are too valuable to end up as rags." Right side—a person in denim holds a Jean Genius bag made from repurposed jeans, standing by a graffiti-covered wall.
The "Jean Genius: Repair, Reimagine & Repurpose Your Denim" illustrated guide labels front and back views of jeans, highlighting key parts and fabric details—ideal for anyone interested in repairing or upcycling denim.

Jean Genius: Repair, Reimagine & Repurpose Your Denim

9781837760626

$22.99
Member price: $20.69
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A contemporary, step-by-step guide to repairing, restyling and repurposing the denim in your closet.

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.

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.

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

Hemming

RESTYLE

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 styles

  • Format: Paperback.
  • Page count: 160 pgs.
  • Measures: 8.25" x 0.7" x 10.15"

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