Upcycled Denim: Side Seam Remix

Give an old pair of jeans a fresh new life with textile artist Sandra Lee Chandler. In this class, Sandra walks you through opening the outer side seams and inserting a fabric panel that’s equal parts practical and eye-catching. Along the way, you’ll learn how to reuse the original hems for a polished finish, navigate a tricky Y-seam, and add sashiko-style decorative stitching for texture and detail. The possibilities are wide open: use upcycled denim, quilted fabric, or a favorite printed cotton. Go bold with a wide panel for extra movement, or keep it subtle with a narrow insert that adds just a hint of design. Mix indigo shades, play with contrast, and turn an everyday pair of jeans into something completely your own. Learn how to:

• Design a unique pair of jeans with an insert
• Use original hems for professional seam finishing
• Sew a Y seam