Cottagecore DIY: upcycling plain jeans with appliques & hand embroidery

Transforming a basic pair of jeans into something totally unique with fabric appliques and embroidery. If you love cottagecore vibes, vintage americana style, or just want to upcycle an old pair of denim, this step-by-step DIY is for you. If you enjoyed this denim makeover, don't forget to subscribe! I'm always experimenting with new DIYs, thrift flips, and crafty projects. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:05 Preparing the jeans 00:41 Making the appliques 05:12 Applying appliques to the jeans 08:36 Sewing the appliques 12:57 Adding embroidery details 15:19 Sewing the legs back together 16:57 Final reveal 🧵 MATERIALS USED • Double-sided fusible web / patch sheets - https://amzn.to/45wIqea • Cutting mat - https://amzn.to/4yRRlEj • Singer sewing machine - https://amzn.to/4fLf54e • Fabric glue - https://amzn.to/4g5F9Zo • Embroidery thread - https://amzn.to/4fxdDDX • Plastic embroidery hoops - https://amzn.to/4wA95Tr ✨ BONUS If the thread boxes in the background caught your eye, check out how I made them here:    • Bring more whimsy into your life  - Let's ...   #DIYJeans #AppliqueTutorial #DenimMakeover #UpcycleFashion #CottagecoreDIY #VintageAmericana #CraftyPants #EmbroideryDIY #ThriftFlip #SewingForBeginners