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I thought upcycling denim was just a trend until I made a jacket from old jeans
For the longest time, I saw those upcycled denim projects online and thought they looked kinda messy and cheap. Then my favorite pair of jeans finally ripped beyond repair last month, and I had three other old pairs in the closet. I decided to give it a shot, following a tutorial from a designer in Austin. Cutting them up and piecing together a cropped jacket was way harder than I expected, but the final fit is actually super cool and unique. The different washes of blue create this patchwork effect that looks intentional, not scrappy. It completely changed my mind about using what you already have. Now I'm looking at all my old clothes differently. Has anyone else tried a big upcycle project that turned out way better than you thought?
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felix1556mo ago
Honestly, I've tried a couple times and mine always end up looking super homemade in a bad way. Tbh I think you just got lucky with a good tutorial.
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skyler_mitchell6mo ago
What exactly are you trying to make? I've found the biggest difference is using the right type of chocolate for the job. A lot of tutorials skip that part.
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olivers284mo ago
I mean, it's also worth mentioning that not all "baking chocolate" is created equal. I've run into a lot of people who think any bar labeled "bittersweet" works the same, but the percentage of cocoa solids can really change how a recipe turns out. For most cookies and brownies, you want something around 60-70% if you're going for a deep flavor without it getting too oily or dry. A lot of those cheap baking chips have stabilizers in them that mess with the melt and spread too. Just something to check next time you're grabbing ingredients.
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