1. Gather your supplies.
   
2. Cut pant legs into stips that are at least 2” x whatever length you prefer. I cut around a 6”x44” quilting ruler to make 3 2”x24” strips.
   
3. Accordion fold the strips, then sandwich two quarters around the stack, hold in place with a C clamp, wound as tight as possible. Continue creating clamped stacks with remaining strips.
   
4. Heat a large pot of water on the stovetop and add the Back to Blue formula.
5. For varying shades of denim, start with 1 oz for a lighter denim shade. Add as many folded bundles as you like, and let sit for up to 5 minutes.
   
6. Transfer bundles to the ColorStay Dye Fixative for at least 5-10 minutes, then remove the C clamps and rinse excess dye.
7. Repeat steps 4 and 5, adding dye according to the instructions on the side of the box for darker dye baths.
8. Lay strips out to dry, then piece together to form one large rectangle.
   
9. Lay two strips so the fronts face each other, then sew a ¼” seam along one side. Add additional strips until you have one large piece of fabric.

To Recover A Cushion

1. Remove any legs or additional components from the cushion before starting upholstery.
2. Lay the cushion and fabric face down, positioning the cushion in the center, allowing for enough fabric to cover the sides plus an additional 3”.
3. Bring the fabric up on one side and place a staple in the middle to hold it in place. Bring the fabric up on the opposite side, nice and snug but not too tight, and place a staple on that side, directly across from the first.
4. Continue pulling the fabric snug and stapling across one side, then do the same on the opposite side.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the ends of the cushion, creating an envelope tuck at the corners.
6. Add on the legs, or seat back and you’re all set!