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Denim Bookbag Made From Jeans

By Susan

I have a wonderful new recycled denim project to share today. This is brand new use for your old jeans and other recycled denim fabric, one that I've never featured before and it is fabulous! Fili and Lino, two super talented crafters who blog at a blog by the same name, Fili & Lino, came up with the brilliant idea of using old jeans to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Bookbag, Denim Craft, Denim Project, Denim Sewing Project, Denim Skirt, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Make a Denim Tote Bag From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

I love a great tote bag and they are one of the most popular projects for making use of recycled denim fabric from jeans, skirts or shirts.  Cindy, the talented blogger behind the blog My Recycled Bags has a great tutorial for making a denim bag. Two features of her bag that I especially like are that it's lined and has a zipper closure. I also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Crafts, Denim Tote, Jean Bag, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Monogrammed Denim Wreath Tutorial

By Susan

Monogrammed wreaths are so popular these days and often quite expensive. I love anything with a monogram! Patty who blogs at How Sweet It Is, made a darling monogrammed wreath recently for the 4th of July holiday using a recycled denim shirt and a pair of old jeans. Of course, you could make this wreath using other accent colors since … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holiday, Home Decor, Independence Day (4th of July), Wreaths Tagged With: 4th of July Wreath, Denim Project, Denim Wreath, Monogrammed Wreath, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Denim Baby Shoes Made From Jeans, Robeez Inspired

By Susan

Today's recycled denim project may win the award for the cutest repurposing of a pair of jeans. Are these not adorable?!  These just melt my heart...sweet denim baby shoes!   Jaime who blogs at Pretty Prudent came up with this clever design.  They are very similar in style to a well-known baby slipper called by Robeez. Are you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Denim Baby Shoes, Denim Project, Denim Shoes, Fabric Baby Shoes, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Add Polka Dots to Denim Jeans

By Susan

Got a pair of jeans that could use a little makeover? Here's a cute way to update those same old, same old jeans that's basically free. Only expense or cost is a wee bit of white paint. Christina who blogs at Eat. Sleep. Denim has written a tutorial along with pictures showing how to makeover a pair of jean shorts by adding adorable polka dots! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, No-Sew Tagged With: Decorate Jeans With Polka Dots, Denim Project, Polka Dot Denin Shorts, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Make A Banner For The 4th of July

By Susan

I'm doing it! I'm sneaking in one more 4th of July denim craft before it's too late. I couldn't let preparations for the big day go by without sharing this fabulous banner made using the recycled pockets from denim jeans. Cheryl, the Blogger behind the awesome blog, That's What Che Said, created this fabulous banner and even customized it with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Banners, Crafts, Holiday, Independence Day (4th of July), No-Sew Tagged With: 4th of July Banner, 4th of July Decoration, Denim Banner, Denim Project, Jean Pocket Banner, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Make a Patriotic Denim Flag Wreath For The 4th Of July

By Susan

So excited today to share one more amazing patriotic wreath design using recycled denim, just in time for your upcoming 4th of July celebration. Kim, the talented blogger behind the blog, Made In a Day created the cutest red, white and blue patriotic flag wreath design. This fun and easy-to-make wreath can be made in one sitting and will look great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holiday, Home Decor, Independence Day (4th of July), No-Sew, Wreaths Tagged With: 4th of July Wreath, Denim Craft, Denim Flag Wreath, Denim Project, Denim Wreath, Flag Wreath, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

4th of July Centerpiece: Red, White & Blue Rag Balls

By Susan

Need an easy and fun centerpiece for your 4th of July celebration? Sharon at the blog, Crafts 'n Coffee has written a fun tutorial sharing how to make these no-sew, patriotic rag balls using denim and other scrap fabrics left over from other craft or sewing projects. These cute balls would look great tossed into a basket as Sharon did or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holiday, Independence Day (4th of July), No-Sew Tagged With: 4th of July Centerpiece, 4th of July Decorations, Denim Project, Denim Rag Balls, Patriotic Rag Balls, Recycle Denim, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Make a No-Sew, No-Cutting Patriotic Denim Wreath

By Susan

As Independence Day fast approaches, I have one more no-wew patriotic denim wreath to share. This one doesn't even require any cutting! No kidding! Jamie who blogs at The House That Built Us wanted to make a denim wreath but didn't have any old jeans to use. So, what to do? She took a pair of perfectly good pair of jeans, wrapped them and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holiday, Home Decor, Independence Day (4th of July), No-Sew, Wreaths Tagged With: 4th of July Wreath, Denim Project, Denim Wreath, No-Sew Wreath, Patriotic Wreath, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Bag Made From Recycled Denim Jeans

By Susan

I've featured lots of bags and purse designs here on Denim Do Over so I'm always amazed when a new bag comes along that's a completely different look or design. Using denim recycled from jeans her children had outgrown, Laura the talented blogger and seamstress at Laurmelas House, made this wonderful denim bag using a pattern as her guide while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Project, Denim Purse Tutorial, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

4th of July Patriotic Topiary Centerpiece

By Susan

Often when crafting with denim,we'll have small scraps of fabric left over. They seem too small to really use but something inside of us just want let us throw them out. We know as soon as we toss them, we'll come across a great project that exactly needs those scrap pieces. Today's Denim Do Over featured project just might be the one you were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holiday, Independence Day (4th of July) Tagged With: 4th of July Centerpieces, 4th of July Crafts, Denim Project, Patriotic Topiary, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

DIY 4th Of July Patriotic Wreath

By Susan

Have you been inspired by all the wonderful patriotic wreaths I've been sharing? Did you ever have any idea there were so many different ways to make a red, white and blue wreath for the 4th of July using scrap fabric and of course, our favorite fabric, denim? I have been amazed by all these wonderful wreath designs! I have one more patriotic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holiday, Home Decor, Independence Day (4th of July), No-Sew, Wreaths Tagged With: 4th of July Wreath, Denim Project, Denim Wreath, Patriotic Wreath, Rag Wreath, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

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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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