Turn Your Old Jeans into a Cross-Back Apron
Ready to give your favorite worn-in denim a second life? In this hands-on sewing class, you’ll transform a pair of old jeans into a stylish, durable cross-back apron—perfect for cooking, crafting, gardening, or studio work.
This workshop is designed for confident beginners and beyond. You’ll learn how to deconstruct jeans, cut and piece denim efficiently, and construct a comfortable cross-back apron.
How to take apart jeans for maximum usable fabric
Using a template to piece together fabrics
Getting a custom-fitting apron with pockets
Elements of upcycle designing
By the end of class, you’ll walk away with:
✔ A one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly apron
✔ Confidence sewing with denim
✔ Skills in upcycling and garment reconstruction
Perfect for makers who love sustainable sewing and practical projects with personality.
Bring two pairs of adult-sized jeans (the larger the better for more fabric options sewing machine, a size 90/14 machine needle, seam ripper, fabric scissors, fabric marker or chalk, contrasting or matching all-purpose thread, and straight pins.
$75 for a three-hour scheduled or Flex-Schedule group class,
$110 for a Flex-Schedule private one-on-one class.
If a class date doesn’t work for you we offer Flex-Schedule classes so you can coordinate a date and time with the instructor once the order is placed.
For ages 16+ and adults who know how to use, set up threads, troubleshoot, and successfully sew with a sewing pattern.
Turn Your Old Jeans into a Cross-Back Apron
Ready to give your favorite worn-in denim a second life? In this hands-on sewing class, you’ll transform a pair of old jeans into a stylish, durable cross-back apron—perfect for cooking, crafting, gardening, or studio work.
This workshop is designed for confident beginners and beyond. You’ll learn how to deconstruct jeans, cut and piece denim efficiently, and construct a comfortable cross-back apron.
How to take apart jeans for maximum usable fabric
Using a template to piece together fabrics
Getting a custom-fitting apron with pockets
Elements of upcycle designing
By the end of class, you’ll walk away with:
✔ A one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly apron
✔ Confidence sewing with denim
✔ Skills in upcycling and garment reconstruction
Perfect for makers who love sustainable sewing and practical projects with personality.
Bring two pairs of adult-sized jeans (the larger the better for more fabric options sewing machine, a size 90/14 machine needle, seam ripper, fabric scissors, fabric marker or chalk, contrasting or matching all-purpose thread, and straight pins.
$75 for a three-hour scheduled or Flex-Schedule group class,
$110 for a Flex-Schedule private one-on-one class.
If a class date doesn’t work for you we offer Flex-Schedule classes so you can coordinate a date and time with the instructor once the order is placed.
For ages 16+ and adults who know how to use, set up threads, troubleshoot, and successfully sew with a sewing pattern.
