How to Make Denim Yarn From Old Jeans

A FiberArtsy.com Tutorial
Have you seen all of the posts lately about making yarn from old t-shirts? I thought, hey why not try making yarn from denim? Denim is a wonderful, versatile and strong fabric that is easy to come by. And, making yarn from old jeans is super easy and quick! You can be knitting or crocheting with it in no time at all!
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Gather Your Materials
– Old Jeans
– Sharp Fabric Scissors
Check your closet or head to the thrift store and pick up several pairs of jeans. Straight leg or boot cut work best and keep in mind that skinny jeans won’t give you much fabric to work with. Make sure they are not too old or worn and that they don’t have rips. Denim with a bit of spandex or polyester is fine and will actually make your yarn more durable.





First, you have to prep the jeans





Next, you cut & rip the jeans into one long strip.





Finally, trim the loose threads.
That’s it! I used a Size 7 Women’s Jeans which yielded about 38 yards of denim yarn. This is a great material for weaving or to crochet a purse, coasters or even a rug!
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Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/13443133/how-to-make-denim-yarn-from-old-jeans site