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3 Flower Corsages Made from Repurposed Jeans

By Susan

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...]

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

Make a Ruffled Denim Apron from Recycled Jeans

By Susan

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...]

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

Bedroom Slippers Made from Repurposed Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Denim Slippers, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Denim

Make a Fun, Funky Denim Bag from Old Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Craft, Denim Purse, Jean Bag, Jean Craft, Jean Purse, Recycle Jeans, Recycled Denim, Repurpose Denim, Repurposed Denim

Customize Your Jeans with a Decorative Heart Design

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Holiday, No-Sew, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Add Designs to Jeans, Decorate Jeans, Stencil Jeans, Valentine's Day Jeans

Sew a Denim Garden Apron & Tool Caddy from Old Jeans and Burlap

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Aprons, Crafts, Fashion, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Aprons, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Denim, Upcycle Jeans

Denim Flower Necklace Made From Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Fashion, Flowers, Jewelry, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim Necklace, Flower Necklace, Recycle Denim, Recycle Jeans, Repupose Jeans

Denim Apron from Repurposed Levi Jeans

By Susan

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...]

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

Denim Clutch Made from Repurposed Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Clutch, Denim Craft, Recycle Denim, Repurpose Denim, Upcycle Denim

Make a Denim Corsage or Flower Pin

By Susan

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...]

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

Denim Bibs Made from Recycled Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Bib, Fashion Tagged With: Denim Baby Clothing, Denim Bibs, Repurpose Denim, Repurpose Jeans

Belt Makeover: Denim Belt Made from Old Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Denim Clothing, Repurpose Denim, Repurpose Jeans

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