In a work filled with style and imagination, Jeans Style: Must-Have Looks Using Embellishments presents over 30 ideas for transforming ordinary jeans into fabulous fashion statements by applying embellishments to seams, pockets, waistbands, and cuffs. Using only the simplest of techniques such as quick-sewing, beading, painting, photo transferring, and texturizing (making "whiskers" and tears) for hip-fashion looks, jeans can be dressed up or dress down in a few minutes or more. Every decorative idea is shown in step-by-step photos and explained in easy-to-follow directions. The "Collection" of jeans is followed by a mini-course in craft techniques-from stencilling, beading, embroidery, and painting is packed into this fun book.

Table of Contents for Jeans Style: Must-Have Looks Using Embellishments

Jean Style

Table of Contents

The History of Jeans 6

Introduction 8

The Must-Have Collection
• Patch it Up: cute patches on knees, legs, and pockets 10
• Longstems: modern-style appliques accent long legs 14
• Crystal Insignia: rhinestones trace pocket stitching 18
• Russian Rebel: luxurious “fur” accents capris’ cuffs 20
• Ribbons and Pearls: glamorous belt accents short-shorts 24
• Jason: rhinestones sparkle on long legs 26
• Holey Roller: shreds and holes accent long legs 30
• Nautical Mile: gold-braid appliques trim hip pockets 32
• Rodeo Girl: cowboy appliques accent long legs 36
• Buckle Up: rhinestone buckles accent back “tabs” 40
• Satin and Lace: ribbon and lace overlays accent cuffs 42
• Dazzling Diamonds: beads encrust hip pocket 46
• Wallpaper: printed rose pattern covers long-legs 50
• Wild at Heart: “leopard” cuffs accent capris 54
• Dove: ‘60s-style embroidered bird accents jeans 58
• Summer Flair: beaded bands accent slits 62
• Marching Orders: military buttons accent side seams 64
• After 8: beaded fringe accents cigarette legs 66
• Pirate Booty: embroidered designs accent pockets 70
• Isabel Rose: sheer rose appliques decorate shorts 72
• ‘80s Super Fade: retro, bleached-out jeans 76
• Prep School Dropout: school crests accent shreds 78
• Free to Fly: butterfly appliques decorate flairs 82
• Worn-Out Whiskers: bleach “aged” capris 84
• Studly: brass studs decorate flaired hems 86
• Painted On: paint splashes accent long-legs 88
Bolero: red roses accent capris’ side seams 90
Road Rally: tire tread design accents long-legs 92
Just Rosie: denim scraps make up a rose pin 92

OOPS! Former Greats Salvaged
• Daisy Dukes: make short-shorts 96
• Capris: make tapered capris 98
• Office Staple: make a pencil skirt 100
• Skinny Minis: make cigarette legs 102

Decorating Basics
• Beading 107
• Beading Alphabet 109
• Embroidery Stitches 110
• Sewing: by hand 112
• Sewing: by machine 113
• Texturizing 114
• De-Colorizing 115
• Painting 116

The Care and Feeding of Your Jeans 118

Pattern: Skull-and-Crossbones
Pattern: Flower and Leaf

Pattern: Tire Tread Stencil 120

Layout: “Dazzling Diamonds” Complete Beading Layout 121

Illustrated Glossary of Jeans Style 122

Sources & Resources 124

Acknowledgments 125

Index 126

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