Here at Denim Do Over, I've featured several denim placemat designs created using recycled jeans. Today I have another fabulous one to share that I know you're going to love! This denim placemat design is from the blog, Today's Nest and it makes use of both recycled adult and children's jeans. The adult jeans are needed for the actual placemats … [Read more...]
Denim Lampshades for a Chandelier or Sconce
Just when I think I've seen jeans recycled to make everything there is to make, I come across another amazing denim project that blows me away. Michelle who blogs at the blog, Mich L. in LA created the cutest No-Sew lampshades, using the legs from a pair of old work jeans that were past their prime. Are these not the … [Read more...]
Patchwork Denim Quilt Made from Jeans
Have a big stack of old jeans in varying shades of color? This denim project will not only help you make use of all that denim fabric, it will keep you warm all winter, too. Phyllis who blogs at GrandparentsPlus turned all her outdated and worn jeans into a colorful, "Scrappy Jean Quilt." Phyllis said, "Outdated, out-grown, and worn-out jeans … [Read more...]
Denim Floor Cushions Made from Recycled Jeans
What do you do when you would like to make something from denim but you don't have any denim fabric on hand? Jocelyn knew right where to head, her local thrift store. Jocelyn made a visit to her local Goodwill where there's always plenty of previously loved denim just waiting to be turned into something awesome. Jocelyn loves working with denim … [Read more...]
Make a Denim Pillow from Repurposed Jeans
One of the most popular ways to reuse the denim fabric from a pair of old jeans is in making a pillow. That's what Glimmer did with an old pair of her husband's jeans. She designed her pillow in an "envelope" style so if needed, the cover could easily be removed for washing. Love the addition of the pocket! Glimmer's tutorial says, … [Read more...]
Craft a Denim Wreath with Seams from Jeans
I've featured several denim wreaths here at Denim Do Over. The one I'm featuring today is quite different from the others. Instead of being made with denim or jean fabric, it's made from the seams of old jeans. Cyndee from the blog, Restyled Junk, saves all her left over fabric scrapes from her sewing projects, no matter how small. Cyndee said, … [Read more...]
Make a Denim Organizer from Recycled Jeans
Earlier this week I shared a fabulous denim hanging wall organizer and today I'm back with another one that's just as cute and just as functional! This denim project is made from the legs of jeans. and it's super easy to make because the finished hem of the jeans ends up being the top part of the pocket. That means no hemming and no messy frayed … [Read more...]
Denim Rag Wreath Made from Repurposed Jeans
Today's recycled denim project is a No-Sew project! Whoo, hoo! Love those! Zoey who blogs at Zoey Quilts created the cutest Denim Rag Wreath using old jeans. I totally want to steal this wreath because it would look fabulous in my upstairs family room that has a denim sofa and is done in a yellow and blue color scheme. It looks like it was made … [Read more...]
Denim Organizer Made from Blue Jean Pockets
The pockets on old jeans are awesome for repurposing. In fact, I think they may be my favorite part to reuse, mainly because they add so much functionality and whimsy to a recycled denim project. Because of the way pockets are usually top-stitched/sewn into jeans, you can remove them and immediately put them to work for another project without … [Read more...]
Denim Starfish Wreath Made from Old Jeans
Patty who blogs at How Sweet It Is is a talented crafter and one of her fave materials to work with is denim. Patty said, "I am always on the hunt for things to repurpose around my house. I refuse to throw away perfectly good jeans. So one day I decided to add a touch of beachy elegance with some jeans i had on hand." "I took a … [Read more...]
Make a Beautiful Denim Quilt from Recycled Jeans
Nancy was shopping one day in a local thrift store and came across an intriguing deal. They had big bin of clothing marked way down and the price was, all you could fit into a 13 gallon trash bag for $1. Interesting, huh? This was too good a deal to pass up since one of Nancy's favorite things to do is to repurpose old clothing it into … [Read more...]
Repurpose Old Jeans into Denim Cocktail Napkins
Denim can be used for so many creative projects, including making cute cocktail napkins. Misty at Brit + Co took denim scraps left over from a previous denim project and created the cutest cocktail napkins, adding a lot of fun patterns. You're not going to believe the technique she used to make the pattern on her denim napkins. It's something I … [Read more...]
