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One popular summer trend is patchwork denim in contrasting colors and patterns. Here is a simple tutorial on how you can achieve this cool runway look without spending a fortune.

Create your own piece of patchwork denim with these step-by-step instructions!

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Behind the Seams: DIY Patchwork Denim

Click through the to see America's Most Stylish Blogger Trang Huyen's simple steps to make your patchwork denim design.

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DIY Patchwork Denim

Supplies You Will Need: 1 pair of denim shorts or jeans, 2 packages of Denim iron-on patches, scraps of pattern fabric, thread, needle, scissors, an iron.

Take a pair of denim shorts or jeans and lay it upon a flat surface.

DIY Patchwork Denim

Cut different size squares out of the denim iron-on patches and scraps of fabric.

DIY Patchwork Denim

Arrange the squares on the denim accordingly to how you would like it to look.

DIY Patchwork Denim

Take a warm iron and press the denim iron-on patches firmly until it adheres to the article.

DIY Patchwork Denim

With your thread and needle, sew any loose corners of the fabric squares.

DIY Patchwork Denim

You are now finished. Rock out your new patchwork denim!

I styled my patchwork denim shorts with a vintage blouse, Splendid tank, knee high socks, gold accent jewelry, and Prada studded booties!

DIY Patchwork Denim

DIY Patchwork Denim From America's Most Stylish Blogger

DIY Patchwork Denim