A lot of the denim projects I feature here at Denim Do Over are often easy-sew or no-sew projects. Today's project is probably better suited for the more experienced seamstress or crafter. Having said that, if I really love something and want to make it, I never let lack of experience stand in my way. :) So if you love this recycled denim project, … [Read more...]
Make Denim Pot Holders From Recycled Jeans
There are so many great projects you can create with recycled jeans. If you don't happen to have any old jeans around, do what Jill from Creating My Way to Success did, visit a thrift store where you'll find them at super reasonable prices. Jill had seen some cute denim pot holders at a friend's home and wanted to make her own. They turned out … [Read more...]
Denim Potholder, Oven Mitt and Trivet
Here's a practical kitchen project for your recycled denim, something we all need and use almost daily in our homes: an oven mitt! I don't know about you but I never seem to have enough of these. They always get misplaced or just wear out from so much use. You'll find a great tutorial describing exactly how to make a denim oven mitt from jean … [Read more...]
Create a Whimsical Denim Shirt Pillow
Whew! Running a little behind today, I stayed up to almost 4AM working on a project for my other blog, Between Naps on the Porch. It's finished and I hope to share it soon, hopefully next week. Sorry for the delay in getting today's post up. It's Friday! Are you looking forward to a fun weekend? Here's a repurposed denim project that's … [Read more...]
Denim Coasters
When you're sewing or crafting with denim fabric, repurposed from a pair of old jeans, what do you normally do with the seams? Often we just toss them out, right? Not anymore! :) Arlette, the blogger behind Polka Dot Pineapple, came up with a brilliant idea for repurposing those hefty, sturdy seams. One weekend when she was going through a … [Read more...]
Scrappy Denim Wreath
Wreaths are always a favorite project for crafting with repurposed denim. Phyllis who blogs at Grandparents Plus came up with a great wreath design that can be easily changed up for any occasion or holiday. You can see a few of the fun ways she changes her wreath for the occasion or holiday in the collage below. This recycled denim … [Read more...]
Denim Wine Gift Bag Made From Repurposed Jeans
Here's a fun recycled denim jeans project that would be great as a hostess gift for a casual dinner or cookout. Cathie, whose blog is Cathie Filian, created a cute wine bag using the leg from a pair of jeans. I love the addition of the pocket, so perfect for holding a bottle opener! You'll find Cathie's tutorial … [Read more...]
Hanging Organizer Made from Jean Pockets
Cate's hubby wears jeans every day to work. When they are no longer suitable for wearing, she recycles them, including the pockets, for other projects. A while back, one of Cate's co-works came up with a fab denim project that reuses old pockets from denim jeans. Cate loved the idea and created her own version to solve a storage problem she had … [Read more...]
Denim Wreath Made From Thrift Store Finds
I'm always amazed at all the different ways talented crafters are able to use repurposed jeans to make a fabulous denim wreath. Cherie who blogs at Heart & Soul Reflections, participated in a "Thrift Store Challenge" where she used a thrift store wreath along with a pair of thrift store jeans to create a super cute denim wreath. Total cost for … [Read more...]
Heart-Shaped Potholders Made From Recycled Jeans
With Valentine's Day only two weeks away, how about a fun, you-can-use-everyday, Valentine's Day project! ♥ Kelley who blogs at Kelley's Highway, came across a Martha Stewart tutorial online for making heart-shaped potholders and got an awesome idea! She had a few denim skirts and jeans just waiting for a fun project. I bet you … [Read more...]
Crazy Quilt Placemats Made from Repurposed Jeans
Deborah, who creates and blogs at Art Threads, had a big stack of jeans ready to be recycled into something awesome. She had been working on turning them into crazy quilt squares when one thing led to another and they became cute denim placemats in a fun crazy quilt design. One of the pairs of jeans Deborah used had a pretty eyelet fabric … [Read more...]
Craft a Colorful Denim Wreath from Jean Scraps
Wreaths made from recycled denim are one of my favorite projects to feature here on Denim Do Over. I guess it's because I love decorating with them throughout my home. Amanda who blogs at Crafts by Amanda created a fun, colorful wreath using scraps from denim jeans. I love that she topped it off with a burlap bow. The brown color of the burlap … [Read more...]
