It's been a while since I've shared a great "Home Decor" recycled denim project but after you see this one, I think you'll think it was worth the wait! :) Kathryn who blogs at Bee In Our Bonnet saved all her families old denim jeans for three years! That's a long time but all that denim was put to good use when she decorated her son's room and … [Read more...]
Add Polka-Dots to Jeans: A Tutorial
Ever wish your denim jeans or skirt had a little pattern or design? Here's an easy, detailed tutorial from A Merry Mishap showing how to add cute polka dots to your jeans. Actually, this would probably work with a lot of fabrics but the tutorial she's sharing from her friend Summer was done with denim jeans. To … [Read more...]
Reversible Denim Bag Made From Recycled Jeans
When Ali from the blog, SnipSnapHappy finally had to say goodbye to her most favorite pair of jeans, she couldn't totally part with them. As she said, "There was no way they were to be consigned to the bin, that would have been far too environmentally unsound and those jeans and me have been through far too much together to part company forever." … [Read more...]
Make a Denim Heart Bookmark
Rena at The Cheese Thief has come up with one of most adorable and practical ways to use all those scraps we often left over from our recycled denim projects. She uses her's to create darling heart bookmarks. These would be so perfect to include when giving someone a book as a gift or tucked down inside a teacher gift basket. They would even be … [Read more...]
Denim Garden Or Craft Apron Made From Recycled Jeans
Do you love gardening? How about crafting? Are you messy like me? I declare, I am the Queen of Messy! Nearly every casual shirt I own has a little paint on it or something from where I get knee-deep into my latest DIY project and realize half way in that I'm wearing semi-nice clothes that I really don't want to ruin. Deborah, the blogger behind … [Read more...]
Refrigerator Flower Magnets Made From Recycled Denim Jeans
Amanda, who blogs at Crafts By Amanda has created some of cutest recycled denim projects over the years, a few I've shared in the past here on DDO. I'm excited today to share another one! One of the things I really like about many of Amanda's recycled denim projects is she isn't afraid to experiment with color instead of sticking with the standard … [Read more...]
Convert Your Old Jeans Into Skinny Jeans
Are you a big fan of skinny jeans? I've always loved the look of a narrow leg for jeans. I remember when they were in style many years ago, only then they weren't called skinny jeans. I've been trying to remember what they were called...anyone remember? It may have just been "straight legged" jeans. Eventually jean legs went wide again but the … [Read more...]
Make a Denim Apron With Bird Applique
Denim aprons are such popular projects to make when recycling old jeans. They are comfortable, stand up to all kinds of abuse, and they take frequent washings with no problem. Lucy who blogs at My Byrd House created a simple apron design using a pair of repurposed denim jeans. Her apron design is an easy one to make so even the beginner crafter … [Read more...]
Make Colorful Denim Beads From Jeans
Do you remember these whimsical denim flowers Amanda who blogs at Crafts By Amanda made from recycled jeans? In her tutorial, she shared the secret for getting all this great color in her denim fabric. Amanda used a similar technique to make these fun denim beads in all the colors of the rainbow. Aren't they beyond cute?! These … [Read more...]
Denim Carry Case, Great For A Book Or Kindle
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...]
Denim Roses & Flowers Made From Old Jeans
Denim fabric works great for making fabric flowers or denim roses for craft project or for a decorative accent on scarves, headbands, vests, really on any type of clothing or fashion. Aimee who blogs at Twigg Studios has written a great tutorial sharing how to take recycled denim and turn it into frilly, ruffled roses! Aren't these just the … [Read more...]
Denim Sewing Machine Cover Made From Jeans
Have a sewing machine or anything that could use a protective cover when not in use? Nelesc who blogs at Nelesc Designs has created a fabulous tutorial for making a sewing machine cover from recycled denim jeans. She made her cover to keep little fingers from unraveling all her thread but a cover is always a great idea for keeping all the dirt and … [Read more...]
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