If you’re thinking it’s time for another ‘just add sequins‘ project, you’d be right! I spied these amazing jeans recently and wanted desperately to recreate the look, but when I tested out it out by pinning the sequin pieces to the knees I found they didn’t have the same effect (I have a feeling my legs need to be at least a foot longer…). So I decided to use the sequins to make these sequin pockets jeans instead. What I like to call turning a problem into a solution!
You need:
- a pair of jeans
- sequin fabric
- scissors
- needle and matching thread
- craft paper
- pencil
How to:
1. Trace the shape of your pocket on the craft paper and then cut it out.
2. Lay the shape onto the sequins, lining it up with the grain properly – I lined it up so the sequins went straight up and down, but it will depend what type of sequin fabric you use.
3. Cut out two of the pocket shapes. Because my pockets weren’t completely symmetrical I flipped the cut out for the second patch so they mirrored each other.
4. Place the sequins over the pockets and sew them down using small stitches. Because the edges are raw, make sure you sew along the very edge and try to secure all the edge sequins so you get less fraying. You can always turn the edges over and sew down but the fabric I used was a little too thick for that.
Voila! The best thing about hand sewing a project like this is that you can rock them for a few wears then take them off when you want to go back to simple denim.
First and last pictures by Sabrina Sikora
Wow that looks cool. Fabulous diy again 🙂
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Thanks Mira!
The trousers looks incredible!!! A touch of glamour 😉
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Couldn’t agree more x
The trousers looks incredible!!! A touch of glamour 😉
I love sequins. And this is a great idea 🙂 Thank you for sharing
Pleasure!
That is so very cute! I love it!!
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This is so cute! I remember your DIY sequinned shorts before. A little shine added on denim looks really good. 🙂
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Hahaha I am such a sequin girl 🙂
Love it ! Thank you so much for sharing
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Amazing DIY!
I have to try this one day 🙂
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Super easy and super cool! I can even add that to my office wardrobe!
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Perfect friday attire
simple and very cute!
cool! absolutely love it. sequins are my fav. xx. gigi. http://www.gigikkitchen.com
Mine too!
I want to do this on shorts, so cute.
xo
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Would be so good!
noted! will def do this! 🙂
So simple, but gives a “up” to jeans!
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Totally!
Great eye catcher, love the idea! xx
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Definitely want to try this! :O love it! x
great diy!
Ohhh, I like this! I might do it 🙂 look so cool!
and cute booty, too 😛 😀
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Hahahaha
Ohhh, I like this! I might do it 🙂 look so cool!
and cute booty, too 😛 😀
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A really great tutorial again, I love your ideas <3
XO
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Great DIY model 😉
Love it.. Thanks for sharing..
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Love it.
Kisses…
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This looks so cute!
I’m a DIY noobie but when you cut the sequin patch from the fabric, how do you ensure that you’re not cutting off the threads that hold the individual sequins together? I hope my question makes sense! 🙂
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I try to sew all the sequins around the edge together so they don’t fall apart 🙂
That was really amazing! I will do it in my a favorite jeans too. It looks so easy to do so I hope I can finish it. I want red colored sequins for my jeans because red is my favorite color. Thanks for sharing this helpful post!
Red would be amazing
Sei grande, mai pensato che avrebbe fatto!!incredibile!
A wonderful tutorial, thank you 🙂 x
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Soooo fun! Love, love this idea!
xo
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Please do tell where you find all this gorgeous bronze sequin for DIYs!
These look great! I love that it’s not too flashy 😉
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Nice share, I like it a lot. Thanks for giving a great idea. Sequins are great to add a touch of glamour. I’d be seeing your other diy projects for sure.
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I did it following all the steps you mentioned and the final result was amazing! Thanks so much!
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