31 Days of DIY Denim, first day, a denim Pushpin Doll
Photograph by Ricky Michiels

Fashion

31 Days of DIY Denim: Day 1, Denim Pushpin Doll

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NYLON staffers created unique, DIY projects using denim in honor of our annual Denim Issue. Check back here every day of August to see a new project. 

What you'll need:

Paper

Marker

Denim

Scissors

Cotton, or other material for stuffing

Thread

Embroidery thread

Red pom-poms

Needle

Pins

Directions:

Step 1: Create a stencil for your doll.

Step 2: Take your denim and fold it in half. Use your marker to trace your stencil onto the fabric.

Step 3: Pin the denim together and cut around your stencil.

Step 4: Sew around the side of the figure, making sure to leave an opening at the head. Embrace all eccentricities, and make it look as imperfect as possible.

Step 5: Stuff the doll with the material of your choice (cotton, extra denim, a cut up towel, or blanket).

Step 6: Finish sewing the doll.

Step 7: Use embroidery thread to create "X"-shaped eyes. Then grab two mini red pom-poms and sew them together on the doll's chest to resemble a heart.

Step 8: Stick some pins in, and release all pent-up frustrations about your past lovers.