Today I'm sharing another awesome "No-Sew Project" using denim fabric from repurposed jeans. Fabric Flowers are so much fun to make and a great way to embellish almost any project. They look great worn on a shirt, in the hair or as an addition to any craft project. Miss Party has published tutorials showing how to make two different style … [Read more...]
Make a Ruffled Denim Apron from Recycled Jeans
Aprons are one of the most popular ways to repurpose old jeans. Carissa who blogs at Creative Green Living says, "Of all the things you can do with an old pair of jeans, recycling them into a cute apron is perhaps the most perfect application. By design, the denim is rugged and durable - perfect for protecting your clothes while out in the garden … [Read more...]
Bedroom Slippers Made from Repurposed Jeans
After posting here at Denim Do Over now for a few months, I'm pretty much convinced that there's nothing you can't make from old jeans. I'm so amazed by all the wonderful projects I find where talented creative souls are taking jeans and other denim clothing they are no longer wearing and turning it into something awesome! Nancy created the … [Read more...]
Make a Fun, Funky Denim Bag from Old Jeans
Kid outgrow their clothes so fast, including their jeans. Since they outgrow them so quickly, often they are still in great shape when they can no longer be worn. When Jade's, from the blog, Jaderbomb, son outgrew his jeans, Jade couldn't bear to just toss them out. She knew she could do something fun with them and make them into something … [Read more...]
Customize Your Jeans with a Decorative Heart Design
This denim project is a different "Do Over." Instead, of repurposing those old jeans, we're making them over and giving them a new look. Natalie at She Knows Beauty & Style decided to jazz up her regular jeans with a fun print. Can you guess what shape she chose? It's one of my faves! Hearts! You're not going to believe … [Read more...]
Sew a Denim Garden Apron & Tool Caddy from Old Jeans and Burlap
I know we are entering the fall and winter season in many areas of the world, but I couldn't resist sharing this wonderful tutorial transforming a pair of men's jeans into an adorable gardening apron and tool caddy. Start working on it now and you'll be all set for spring! Please note: This tutorial does require a little bit of sewing. Kendra … [Read more...]
Denim Flower Necklace Made From Jeans
When Sachiko from the blog, Tea Rose Home altered her jeans, she had some scrap denim fabric left over. I know I would have probably just tossed it out, thinking there was no point in keeping such a small amount of fabric. Fortunately, Sachiko had a much better plan. Instead, of tossing out that scrap denim, she turned it in a cute flower necklace … [Read more...]
Denim Apron from Repurposed Levi Jeans
Aprons are a popular sewing project when finding new purposes for old jeans. Kimbo who blogs at Girl And a Glue Gun made this cute denim apron from old Levi jeans and it's one of her favorites. She wears it whenever she paints to protect her clothing. Kimbo says, "One pair of Levi yields two aprons. And whatever size pants you are … [Read more...]
Denim Clutch Made from Repurposed Jeans
A while back I shared an amazing denim repair feat by Alida who blogs at Alida Makes. If you missed it, you'll find it here: Saving That Favorite Pair of Jeans. In addition to making Supermanwoman worthy repairs, she also creates fabulous pieces with scrap or repurposed denim. Take Exhibit A...a beautiful eye-catching denim clutch. Can you … [Read more...]
Make a Denim Corsage or Flower Pin
Sachiko who blogs at Tea Rose Home had an old pair of jeans that were no longer in good enough shape to wear. They were faded and headed for the trash when she remembered having seen a denim flower corsage in a local shop for $38. A little light bulb moment happened and she decided to bring those old jeans back to life, turning them into something … [Read more...]
Denim Bibs Made from Recycled Jeans
Recently I featured Jackie from the Happy Hooligans adorable aprons made from repurposed denim jeans. In addition to aprons, Jackie has also recycled old denim jeans into the cutest bibs for the little ones she cares for each day in her daycare. Since denim is so durable and washes and wears so well, baby bibs made from this fabric … [Read more...]
Belt Makeover: Denim Belt Made from Old Jeans
Recently, I shared a chair makeover by Agy who blogs at Green Issues by Agy. That wasn't the only denim project she has taken on. Using denim from her hubby's jeans, Agy took an old belt that was headed for the trash heap and recycled it into a whole new design. In her detailed tutorial Agy says, "It's an easy project. I think this … [Read more...]
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