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Make a Denim Pillow From Repurposed Denim

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Home Decor, Pillows Tagged With: Denim Pillow Made From Jeans, Denim Project, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Make Denim Pot Holders From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tabletop Tagged With: Denim Crafts, Denim Pot Holder, Recycle Jeans, Recycled Jean Pockets, Repurpose Jeans

Denim Potholder, Oven Mitt and Trivet

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tabletop Tagged With: Denim Oven Mitt, Denim Potholder, Denim Project, Denim Purse, Denim Trivet, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Create a Whimsical Denim Shirt Pillow

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Home Decor, No-Sew, Pillows Tagged With: Denim Pillow, Denim Project, Recycled Jean Shirt, Repurposed Jeans

Denim Coasters

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts, No-Sew, Tabletop Tagged With: Denim Coasters, Denim Mug Rugs, Denim Project, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans, Tabletop Denim Project

Scrappy Denim Wreath

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Home Decor, No-Sew, Valentine's Day, Wreaths Tagged With: Denim Project, Denim Wreath, Holiday Wreath, Recycle Jeans, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Denim Wine Gift Bag Made From Repurposed Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tabletop, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Gift Bag, Denim Project, Denim Wine Bag, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Hanging Organizer Made from Jean Pockets

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Home Decor Tagged With: Denim Pocket Organizer, Denim Project, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Denim Wreath Made From Thrift Store Finds

By Susan

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...]

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

Heart-Shaped Potholders Made From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holiday, Tabletop, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Denim Potholders, Denim Project, Denim Skirt, Heart-Shaped Potholders, Holiday Project, Recycle Denim Skirt, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans, Valentine's Day Project, Valentine's Day Sewing Project

Crazy Quilt Placemats Made from Repurposed Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Home Decor, Tabletop Tagged With: Crazy Quilt Design, Crazy Quilt Placemats, Denim Placemats, Denim Project, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Craft a Colorful Denim Wreath from Jean Scraps

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Home Decor, No-Sew, Wreaths Tagged With: Denim Decor, Denim Pillow, Denim Projects, Denim Wreath, Recycle 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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