Have you ever made a scatter rug? I haven't but after seeing this one by Joyce, who blogs at, The Funky Clothespin, I would love to try. Scatter rugs have been made from all kind of fabrics over the yeas so why not make one from those old jeans that no longer fit or are ripped in the knees. The neat things about this rug is through it will fray … [Read more...]
Repuposed Jeans Create A Sweet Bib For Baby
Baby bibs are definitely one of the most popular projects to make from repurposed denim. This adorable bib comes from A Maidenhair Fern. The pocket on the front gives it so much personality and styling. Love the contrasting polka-dot fabric on back. There are so many ways to handle the closure from velcro to snaps. Be sure to check out the … [Read more...]
Make An Adorable Skirt From Old Jeans
Have a pair of jeans that are stained or damaged? Maybe they have even have tears in the knees. Or, perhaps your children have outgrown their favorite pair of jeans? Don't toss them! Turn those old jeans into a one-a-kind design! Choose a fabric you love and following this fabulous tutorial from U Create, turn those old jeans into a cute summer … [Read more...]
Denim Toy Storage Bag Made From Jeans
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...]
Denim Bookbag Made From Jeans
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...]
Make a Patriotic Denim Flag Wreath For The 4th Of July
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...]
Tooth Fairy Pillow Made From Recycled Jeans
Do you have children or grandchildren who are in currently going through the tooth-losing age? If so, this tutorial is for you! Niki at Roonie Ranching came up with the cutest design for making a Tooth Fairy Pillow. I love the top-stitching she added and of course the pockets are what it's all about! You gotta have a place to tuck the tooth … [Read more...]
Denim Thread Catcher Container
Do you like to sew? I'm a sporadic crafter/seamstress, crafting and sewing when I get an idea for something I really need or want to make. Sewing produces lots of bits and pieces of thread as we start and stop a line of stitching. What do you do with all that thread? Toss it on the floor? I've been known to do that, too. Lynn who blogs at … [Read more...]
Make A Woven Denim Bottle Holder
Joanne at Craft Passion is one of the most talented crafters I've come across online. She has skills...serious skills! She created a beautiful woven denim bottle holder from recycled denim overalls for her lucky hubby. Once all his friends at work saw it, they wanted to know where he bought it because they wanted one, too! Can you blame them? I … [Read more...]
Make a Denim Covered Basket for Easter
Easter is still a little ways off but I wanted to share this clever No-Sew recycled denim project today so you would have plenty of time to make it, if you wish. Amanda at Spoonful.com originally created this basket to hold goodies for Father's Day. How ever you choose to use it or fill it, it will be a wonderful gift for anyone lucky enough to … [Read more...]
Cover a Container With Recycled Denim Jeans
I've shared some wonderful denim containers and denim bins here at Denim Do Over in the past. Today, I'm excited to share a fabulous design created by Carmen and featured at the blog, My Recycled Bags. These adorable pots would be perfect to give with a flower or plant tucked inside. Or, fill it with gardening tools and goodies to give as a gift … [Read more...]
Denim Armrest Project Bag
Always looking for that remote control? Wish you had a place to stash away your knitting or sewing project? Kat who blogs at Just Crafty Enough, found a great solution for storing and keeping up with the craft and sewing supplies she normally works on in her family room. Using a pair of jeans that weren't suitable for donating due to a big hole, … [Read more...]
Denim Tags Made From Recycled Jeans
There are so many fun things you can do with the denim fabric scraps left over from other other denim projects. Cyndee who blogs at Restyled Junk didn't let those scraps go to waste. She created the cutest tags incorporating lots of rugged fabrics like tweed and of course, denim. You're going to love what she used for the sections with … [Read more...]
Make a Denim Purse from Thrift Store Shorts
Deborah stopped into her local Goodwill one day and while there, she happened to notice some really cute girl's denim shorts. When she saw them an idea struck right there on the spot, why not turn them into a purse. They were just the right size to make into a purse. After making a couple she's hooked and has gone on to make several … [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...]
