Upcycling jeans and t-shirts

What if jeans and t-shirts, two key wardrobe basics, were mixed together to form an explosive upcycling cocktail?

That's what we're suggesting today!

Denim shirt with admiral shoulder pads
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Admiral's shoulder pads to dress up your denim jacket

What could be more stylish than customised shoulder pads on a denim jacket?

They'll add personality to your jacket and class to your outfit, all with originality.

Preferably use a colourful t-shirt to make the Shoulder pads. You could even use the embroidered parts of a t-shirt if you have them. This will add volume.

In the same way, you can cut two rectangles from your old denim jacket and make shoulder pads on your t-shirt - it works both ways!

Customise the pockets

Add a denim pocket to your T-shirt or a jersey pocket to your jeans?

Which option do you prefer?

Here too, anything goes! Depending on the design of your t-shirt, its material, any patterns,
you can make cut-outs and affix them to your denim jacket, front or back.

And if your t-shirt is plain and lacks originality, you can add
a pretty denim pocket, heart side. It's an ultra-simple option but one that will give your t-shirt some personality.

Denim jacket with customised pocket
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Jacket with coloured fringes
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Accessorise with denim fringes!

Timeless, fringes will always have a place in our wardrobes.

Denim fringes on the shoulders or sleeves of your T-shirt?

There are so many possibilities here, all you have to do is use your imagination and go for it!

As you'll have realised, if you've got jeans and a t-shirt to spare, you can make pretty much anything you want! They are undoubtedly two of the most useful pieces for upcycling.
By the way, we've mentioned this before, but
you can also make some great bags out of your old jeans.
Throw yourself into a project that suits you and that you have the skills for.
Avance little by little.You'll see, soon you'll be doing wonders.
This article was written with the best intentions for our clients thanks to Chloé

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