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Make a Denim Basket from Recycled Jeans

By Susan

I am continually amazed and delighted by all the wonderful ideas talented folks like Ama, who blogs at OHOH, think of for recycling those no-longer-worn denim jeans. Is this not the cutest basket! This woven basket would work for so many purposes. It would make a great waste basket in a teen's room, but doesn't it look great filled with green … [Read more...]

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

A Whale Of A Good Time

By Susan

Are you smiling? I know you're smiling because that's the effect this adorable whale made from recycled denim jeans had on me when I first saw it! This cutie was created by the talented Mevrouw (Ms. Whale) who blogs at the blog, Valaan Villapaita, translated means "Whale Sweater." What a cute name for a blog! Mevrouw has written a super detailed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Blue Jean Crafts, Denim Crafts, Denim Toy, Jeans Crafts, Recycle 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

Halloween & Fall Pumpkins Made From Recycled Denim Jeans

By Susan

My brain is still completely in summer mode...it's August and still plenty hot and muggy here in the sunny south. But I know from all the fall images I see being pinned at Pinterest, a lot of folks are already thinking ahead to autumn. Here's the perfect recycled denim project for your Halloween or Autumn decorating...denim pumpkins! Aren't these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Halloween, Holiday Tagged With: Denim Craft Project, Denim Crafts, Denim Pumpkin, Fall Craft, Halloween Craft, Pumpkin Craft, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Denim & Pearl Flower Necklace Made From Jeans

By Susan

I never ceased to be amazed by all the  wonderful and clever creations talented crafters come up with to recycle denim, especially denim jeans.  I've featured several jewelry projects in the past here at Denim Do Over and today's denim project, a denim and pearl flower necklace crafted by Rachel at Bubbly Nature Creations has to be one of my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Fashion, Jewelry, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim & Pearl Necklace, Denim Crafts, Denim Flower Necklace, Denim Jewelry, Denim Project, Denim Rag Quilt, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Denim Apron Made From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

Denim aprons are definitely one of the more popular projects made from old jeans. I just took a count and I've featured 14 different recycled denim aprons here at Denim Do Over! This will be the 15th!  Today's apron project was a make-it-up-as-you-go project for Heather who blogs at Inventive Denim. She dubbed this project the "All-Leg Denim … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Apron Craft, Denim Apron, Denim Crafts, Recycle Jeans, Recycled Denim, Repurpose Jeans

Denim Rag Quilt Made From Thrift Store Jeans

By Susan

I've featured several great recycled denim quilts here at Denim Do Over. I'm excited to share another that has personality to spare! Laura who blogs at Housewife in Town purchased a few pairs of thrift store jeans and turned them into the coziest, softest blue-jean denim quilt that you can imagine. And as if the lovingly worn denim wasn't soft … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Decor, Quilts & Throws Tagged With: Denim Crafts, Denim Rag Quilt, Denim Sewing Project, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Denim Ampersand Pillow Made From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

A while back I was shopping in a local department store and came across some huge block-style letters and symbols. One that caught my eye and I just loved was a huge ampersand. I've always loved that symbol and was so tempted to buy it for my bookshelves here in my office. Per Wikipedia, an ampersand is a logogram "&" and it represents the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Decor, Pillows Tagged With: Ampersand Pillow, Denim Crafts, Denim Pillow, Denim Sewing Project, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Denim Pockets Made From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

Don't have enough jean pockets for a denim project you have in mind? Make your own like Morgan did when she created these adorable custom aprons! I'm so used to seeing the pockets recycled from jeans, I'm not sure I would have thought to just make my own from the denim fabric. Brilliant idea and so simple! I especially love the one filled with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Aprons, Fashion Tagged With: Denim Crafts, Denim Pockets, Jean Pockets, 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

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...]

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

Denim Thread Catcher Container

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Denim Container, Denim Craft, Denim Crafts, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans, Sewing Ideas, Sewing Room, Sewing Supplies

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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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