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Make a Denim Basket from Recycled Jeans

By Susan

I am continually amazed and delighted by all the wonderful ideas talented folks like Ama, who blogs at OHOH, think of for recycling those no-longer-worn denim jeans. Is this not the cutest basket! This woven basket would work for so many purposes. It would make a great waste basket in a teen's room, but doesn't it look great filled with green … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Home Decor, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim Basket, Denim Crafts, No-Sew Denim Project, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Makeover Old Denim Shorts For A Fun New Look

By Susan

Ever have a pair of shorts that were a bit too short but you hated to toss them out? When Cindy who blogs at Upcycled Design Lab ran into this problem, she decided to have some fun with them, using left over denim from a previous denim skirt project. With a small amount of sewing and a little dye, her old denim short shorts went from too short … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Lengthen Denim Shorts, Recycle Denim, Tie-Dye Denim Shorts, Upcycle Denim

Denim Backpack Made From Repurposed Jeans

By Susan

So excited to share a great recycled jean project with you today! Carol, the talented blogger behind the blog, Fun Threads Designs, loves to go hiking with her family. When hiking, no one wants to lug a purse along when hiking but it's so nice to have the essentials you need like a water bottle, sunscreen, a few snacks and of course, the car … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tote Bags & Purses, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Backpack, Denim Bag, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Stylish Denim Gym Bag Made From Old Jeans

By Susan

Hope you've been saving all those old pairs of worn jeans since I lasted posted because I have a fabulous recycled jean bag project for you! This one comes from the All Day Chic where there are lots of great pictures showing how this bag is made. Her post includes a link to the instructions which are in Russian, so you'll need to use a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tote Bags & Purses, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Gym Bag, Recycled Denim Bag, Recycled Denim Project, Recycled Jeans Project

Chevron Denim Pillow Made From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

Have you ever noticed how great recycled denim projects look when they include different colors of denim? Those are some of my faves when it comes to turning denim into something new and useful. Marji Roy who blogs at Ashbee Design has been saving jeans for some time and I was blown away by the beautiful Chevron pillow she made using small … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Decor, Pillows Tagged With: Chevron Pillow, Denim Pillow, Denim Project, Recycled Denim, Recycled Jeans

Denim Scatter Rug Made From Jeans

By Susan

Have you ever made a scatter rug? I haven't but after seeing this one by Joyce, who blogs at, The Funky Clothespin, I would love to try. Scatter rugs have been made from all kind of fabrics over the yeas so why not make one from those old jeans that no longer fit or are ripped in the knees. The neat things about this rug is through it will fray … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Decor Tagged With: Denim Craft, Denim Rug, Jean Rug, Recycled Denim Project, Scatter Rug

Make A Denim Photo Frame From Jean Scraps

By Susan

I love it when I can share a great project that makes use of the left over scraps of denim we all have from our larger denim projects.  This fun project comes from Perlilla Pets who creates custom pet portraits to fill those handmade frames. From reading her tutorial, this would be an easy project to work on while watching TV or listening to a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art, Art, Crafts, Home Decor Tagged With: Denim Frame, Denim Jean Photo Frame, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Denim

Storage Case For Knitting Needles & Art Supplies

By Susan

I've featured several storage systems made from recycled denim over the past year and today's denim project is another great one. If you enjoy knitting, painting or drawing, this clever storage case from the Midnight Knitter would be a great way to store your knitting needles, paint brushes or art pencils. Or, you may have other ideas for ways to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Denim Storage Case, Knitting Needles Case, Paint Brush Storage

Repuposed Jeans Create A Sweet Bib For Baby

By Susan

Baby bibs are definitely one of the most popular projects to make from repurposed denim.  This adorable bib comes from A Maidenhair Fern. The pocket on the front gives it so much personality and styling. Love the contrasting polka-dot fabric on back. There are so many ways to handle the closure from velcro to snaps. Be sure to check out the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bib, Fashion Tagged With: Bib Made From Jeans, Blue Jean Bib, Denim Bib, Denim Craft, Denim Project, Two-Sided Bib

Extend Jean Wear With A Ruffled Hem

By Susan

I have the cutest project to share with you today! This one just makes you want to say Awww! At least it did me! When you have young ones who are always outgrowing their jeans, often long before they are even worn out, wouldn't it be nice to have a way to make those jeans last just a little while longer. Destri who blogs at the blog, The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Decorate Jeans, Jean Project, Jean Tutorial, Ruffle Pants Cuffs

A Whale Of A Good Time

By Susan

Are you smiling? I know you're smiling because that's the effect this adorable whale made from recycled denim jeans had on me when I first saw it! This cutie was created by the talented Mevrouw (Ms. Whale) who blogs at the blog, Valaan Villapaita, translated means "Whale Sweater." What a cute name for a blog! Mevrouw has written a super detailed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Blue Jean Crafts, Denim Crafts, Denim Toy, Jeans Crafts, Recycle Jeans

Wine Gift Bag Made From Jeans

By Susan

If you have a pair of jean you're no longer wearing because they shrunk in the closet like my jeans sometimes do, or you have jeans you children have outgrown, you're halfway to having a cute gift bag for a bottle of wine. It's true! Kelly, the blogger behind My Soulful Home made the cutest denim gift bags, just perfect for holding a bottle of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Crafts, Denim Wine Bag, DIY Wine Bag, Gift Bag, Jean Bag, Jean Crafts, Recycled Jeans

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Hi, I’m Susan, Glad you stopped by! If you’re looking for ideas and inspiration for repurposing those old jeans or denim clothing, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find lots of great projects including home decor ideas, craft projects and fashion designs.

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