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Makeover Old Denim Shorts For A Fun New Look

By Susan

Ever have a pair of shorts that were a bit too short but you hated to toss them out? When Cindy who blogs at Upcycled Design Lab ran into this problem, she decided to have some fun with them, using left over denim from a previous denim skirt project. With a small amount of sewing and a little dye, her old denim short shorts went from too short … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Lengthen Denim Shorts, Recycle Denim, Tie-Dye Denim Shorts, Upcycle Denim

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

Sew A Carrying Bag For An Exercise Or Yoga Mat

By Susan

Do you attend a yoga class or any kind of exercise class? Do you ever need to take an exercise mat with you? They can be unwieldy to deal with sometimes due to their size and shape. Angela who blogs at Craftgrrl came up with a brilliant idea for easily transporting a mat. She created a denim bag that's the perfect size and shape for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Carrying Bag for Yoga Mat, Denim Project, Exercise Bag, Recycle Denim, Recycle Jeans

Denim Wreath Made From Thrift Store Finds

By Susan

I'm always amazed at all the different ways talented crafters are able to use repurposed  jeans to make a fabulous denim wreath. Cherie who blogs at Heart & Soul Reflections, participated in a "Thrift Store Challenge" where she used a thrift store wreath along with a pair of thrift store jeans to create a super cute denim wreath. Total cost for … [Read more...]

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

Denim MP3 Player Case Made from Jean Pockets

By Susan

Need a new case for your cell phone? How about something to protect your iPod when it's in your purse? This clever denim case is made using the pocket from a pair of recycled jeans. It's also a No-Sew project so if sewing is not your jam, no problem! With a little fabric glue, velcro and scrap denim fabric you can create one for your MP3 player … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, No-Sew Tagged With: Cell Phone Case, Denim Project, MP3 Player Case, Recycle Denim

Make a Denim Purse from Thrift Store Shorts

By Susan

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...]

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

Denim Organizer Made from Blue Jean Pockets

By Susan

The pockets on old jeans are awesome for repurposing. In fact, I think they may be my favorite part to reuse, mainly because they add so much functionality and whimsy to a recycled denim project. Because of the way pockets are usually top-stitched/sewn into jeans, you can remove them and immediately put them to work for another project without … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Home Decor Tagged With: Denim Organizers, Recycle Denim, Repurpose Jeans

Make a Beautiful Denim Quilt from Recycled Jeans

By Susan

Nancy was shopping one day in a local thrift store  and came across an intriguing deal. They had big bin of clothing marked way down and the price was, all you could fit into a 13 gallon trash bag for $1.  Interesting, huh? This was too good a deal to pass up since one of Nancy's favorite things to do is to repurpose old clothing it into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Decor, Quilts & Throws Tagged With: Denim Quilts, Recycle Denim, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Repurpose Old Jeans into Denim Cocktail Napkins

By Susan

Denim  can be used for so many creative projects, including making cute cocktail napkins. Misty at Brit + Co took denim scraps left over from a previous denim project and created the cutest cocktail napkins, adding a lot of fun patterns. You're not going to believe the technique she used to make the pattern on her denim napkins. It's something I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Decor, Tabletop Tagged With: Denim Crafts, Denim Napkins, Denim Tabletop, Recycle Denim, Repurpose Jeans

Denim Tissue Holder Made From Repurposed Jeans

By Susan

Have you ever been in the car with little ones in the back seat and wish there was a way you could pass them a tissue? Agy, who blogs at Green Issues by Agy, ran into this problem recently while riding in a friend's car. The wheels started turning and she came up with a great solution. Using denim fabric from a pair of her hubby's old jeans that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Recycle Denim, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans, Tissue Holder, Tissue Holder for Car

Denim Banner Made from Jean Pockets

By Susan

When I saw this adorable denim pocket banner I couldn't wait to share with you here at Denim Do Over! Emma took jeans that were not in good enough shape to donate due to worn out knees and salvaged the pockets to create an adorable banner. Since the pockets on most of the jeans were a bit on the plain side, she added all kinds of cute … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Banners, Crafts, Holiday, No-Sew, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Denim Banner, Denim Craft, No-Sew Denim Project, Recycle Denim, Repurpose Denim

Make a Denim Pillow with Frayed Trim From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

Sookie had a pair of denim jeans she was no longer wearing. They weren't in the greatest shape, so unfortunately they weren't really suitable for donating. The fabric was nice and soft from years of wear. I love that about old jeans, how they can feel buttery soft after years of wash and wear. Rather than toss out her old jeans, Sookie decided … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Decor, Pillows Tagged With: Denim Pillows, Recycle Denim, Recycle 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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