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Dark Jeans Makeover To Pretty Pastel

By Susan

The denim do over I'm sharing today is one I did not even know was possible! Seriously! Amanda who blogs at the blog, The Little Giggler was given a typical pair of blue jeans. They were super dark and though she does like dark jeans, she wanted to see if she could change the color to a lighter color. Since they were free and hadn't cost her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim Project, Dye Denim Jeans, Dye Denim Shorts, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Add Polka-Dots to Jeans: A Tutorial

By Susan

Ever wish your denim jeans or skirt had a little pattern or design? Here's an easy, detailed tutorial from A Merry Mishap showing how to add cute polka dots to your jeans. Actually, this would probably work with a lot of fabrics but the tutorial she's sharing from her friend Summer was done with denim jeans.       To … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim Project, Polka-Dotted Jeans, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Reversible Denim Bag Made From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

When Ali from the blog, SnipSnapHappy finally had to say goodbye to her most favorite pair of jeans, she couldn't totally part with them. As she said, "There was no way they were to be consigned to the bin, that would have been far too environmentally unsound and those jeans and me have been through far too much together to part company forever." … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Crafts, Denim Project, Denim Tote, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans, Reversible Denim Bag, Reversible Denim Purse

Denim Garden Or Craft Apron Made From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

Do you love gardening? How about crafting? Are you messy like me? I declare, I am the Queen of Messy! Nearly every casual shirt I own has a little paint on it or something from where I get knee-deep into my latest DIY  project and realize half way in that I'm wearing semi-nice clothes that I really don't want to ruin. Deborah, the blogger behind … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Aprons, Fashion Tagged With: Denim Apron, Denim Bib Apron, Denim Craft Apron, Denim Garden Apron, Denim Project, Jean Apron, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Beaded Denim Bag Made From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

Stefi's, the blogger behind the blog, Just Chic, friend, had a friend, Jana, who wanted to make a jean bag from a pair of jeans. Jana, prepared the fabric by adding beautiful beading, creating a lovely design. Since Jana didn't have a sewing machine, Stefi stepped in and helped her finish her bag, even lining it with beautiful coordinating … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Beaded Jean Bag, Denim Bag, Denim Crafts, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Convert Your Old Jeans Into Skinny Jeans

By Susan

Are you a big fan of skinny jeans? I've always loved the look of a narrow leg for jeans. I remember when they were in style many years ago, only then they weren't called skinny jeans. I've been trying to remember what they were called...anyone remember? It may have just been "straight legged" jeans. Eventually jean legs went wide again but the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Denim Project, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans, Skinny Jeans Tutorial

Make a Denim Apron With Bird Applique

By Susan

Denim aprons are such popular projects to make when recycling old jeans. They are comfortable, stand up to all kinds of abuse, and they take frequent washings with no problem. Lucy who blogs at My Byrd House created a simple apron design using a pair of repurposed denim jeans. Her apron design is an easy one to make so even the beginner crafter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Aprons, Fashion Tagged With: Denim Apron, Denim Project, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Denim Roses & Flowers Made From Old Jeans

By Susan

Denim fabric works great for making fabric flowers or denim roses for craft project or for a decorative accent on scarves, headbands, vests, really on any type of clothing or fashion. Aimee who blogs at Twigg Studios has written a great tutorial sharing how to take recycled denim and turn it into frilly, ruffled roses! Aren't these just the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Fashion, Flowers, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim Flowers, Denim Project, Denim Roses, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Denim Purse With Leather Handles

By Susan

I really need to create a post soon featuring all the different style bags I've shared here at Denim Do Over. I'm just so amazed at all the fabulous, fun designs you creative geniuses think up. The jean purse I'm sharing today incorporates a belt to make the handles and a second fabric for a little extra room and style. Pockets add even more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Project, Denim Purse, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Denim Roses Crafted From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

I've featured several tutorials for creating fabric flowers from recycled denim. It's such a popular craft to make since flowers are such great embellishments for clothing, purses, head bands, wreaths...really almost anything you can craft or sew. I love this cute no-sew rose from Buckle Threads. It's made using jean scraps. What a great way to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Fashion, Flowers, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim Flowers, Denim Project, Denim Roses, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Recycle Jeans Into a Denim Tote Bag

By Susan

One of the hardest parts of recycling denim to make a tote, purse or bag is attaching the handles. Denim is a durable, heavy fabric and beautifully holds up to daily wear, but it can be tough to sew through those thick layers of denim when attaching the straps or handles. Yesterday I featured a cute baby bib made from recycled denim by Cindy at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Project, Denim Purse, Denim Tote Bag, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Make a Heart-Shaped Denim Baby Bib

By Susan

Baby bibs are such great projects when recycling denim from old jeans. Denim is such a durable fabric, it easily stands up to repeated washings. As you know, it really just gets softer and more comfortable with every wash. Cindy, the talented blogger at My Recycled Bags, created the cutest heart shaped big from a pair of jeans. Each one is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bib, Fashion Tagged With: Denim Bibs, Denim Project, Heart-Shaped Denim Bib, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed 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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