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Denim Backpack Made From Repurposed Jeans

By Susan

So excited to share a great recycled jean project with you today! Carol, the talented blogger behind the blog, Fun Threads Designs, loves to go hiking with her family. When hiking, no one wants to lug a purse along when hiking but it's so nice to have the essentials you need like a water bottle, sunscreen, a few snacks and of course, the car … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tote Bags & Purses, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Backpack, Denim Bag, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Wine Gift Bag Made From Jeans

By Susan

If you have a pair of jean you're no longer wearing because they shrunk in the closet like my jeans sometimes do, or you have jeans you children have outgrown, you're halfway to having a cute gift bag for a bottle of wine. It's true! Kelly, the blogger behind My Soulful Home made the cutest denim gift bags, just perfect for holding a bottle of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Crafts, Denim Wine Bag, DIY Wine Bag, Gift Bag, Jean Bag, Jean Crafts, Recycled Jeans

Denim Toy Storage Bag Made From Jeans

By Susan

Do you have children or grandchildren? If you do, you're going to love this recycled denim project! Meg who blogs at Handmade By Meg K was eager to try her hand at using vinyl in a sewing project. She came up with an absolutely brilliant design, creating the cutest see-through storage bag, perfect for stowing about toys. Don't you love it! It's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Craft, Denim Project, Denim Storage Bag, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans, Toy Storage Bag

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

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

Denim Bag Made From The Seams Of Jeans

By Susan

When recycling old jeans into new projects be sure and save the seams. There are so many things you can do with them from making denim coasters to floor mats or as hanging ties for a party banner. Colleen who blogs at Penny Rugs and More has been saving blue jean seams for years and look what she made! She was able to craft a fabulous bag from … [Read more...]

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Denim Jean, Corduroy Purse With Beaded Accent

By Susan

If there is one thing I've learned after highlighting so many wonderful, recycled denim projects over the last few months, it's that no two denim jean purses tutorials are ever the same. I am amazed by all the styles and designs the talented Bloggers and Crafters in Blogland create. Todays denim purse/bag has to be one of my faves, for sure! I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Child's Blue Jean Purse, Denim Bag, Denim Project, Denim Purse, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Use Recycled Denim To Make a Creatively Designed Purse

By Susan

When making a purse from recycled denim, use as much or as little of your denim fabric as you wish.  In this tutorial from I'm Sew Cheap, denim from a pair of old jeans was used more as an accent than the main fabric. The other two fabric used to make this purse, including the red paisley fabric visible in the photo below, were purchased from a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Project, Denim Purse, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Make a Reversible Denim Bag

By Susan

Reversible bags and purses are so versatile, offering two different looks built into one bag. I love this reversible denim bag from Novita at the blog Very Purple Person.  Such a great design with the handles incorporated right into the design. The fabric Novita chose for the non-denim side is great! Since denim can be kind of plain, go for a … [Read more...]

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

Transform Ill-Fitting Jeans Into a Fabulous Tote

By Susan

What would you do with a pair of high-rise jeans that just never fit right and had a zipper that just might fly (pun intended) open at any time? Well if you're Pascale, the talented blogger behind the blog, Between The Lines, you would turn them into something wonderful and useful, a fabulous, lined, blue-jean tote. Pascale even added leather … [Read more...]

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

Beaded Denim Bag Made From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

Stefi's, the blogger behind the blog, Just Chic, friend, had a friend, Jana, who wanted to make a jean bag from a pair of jeans. Jana, prepared the fabric by adding beautiful beading, creating a lovely design. Since Jana didn't have a sewing machine, Stefi stepped in and helped her finish her bag, even lining it with beautiful coordinating … [Read more...]

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

Denim Carry Case, Great For A Book Or Kindle

By Susan

Need a small bag for carrying a Kindle, iPad or book? Melissa who blogs at Polka Dot Chair created a special case for her son from recycled denim. I love the addition of the monogram on the front. She lined the case with the same fabric she used for the monogram and even included a pocket. Such a clever design!   You'll find the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Case, Denim Project, iPad Bag, Kindle Bag, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose 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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