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...]
Surprising Denim Jacket Transformation
Ever wish you could completely transform or change the color of a pair of your jeans or a jean skirt or jacket? Beth who blogs at The Renegade Seamstress had a denim blue jacket she no liked as it was, and decided to give it a little makeover. Check out the "Before" and "After" below. If you have a pair of jeans, a jean jacket, or s skirt that's … [Read more...]
Denim Art: Make A Circle Tree From Jeans
Amanda Formaro, the super talented blogger behind the blog, Crafts By Amanda, always amazes me with all the wonderful projects she creates with recycled denim. She can draw inspiration from the simplest things and turn them into something wonderful! Amanda's inspiration for this darling denim circle tree came from a business card she came across … [Read more...]
Halloween & Fall Pumpkins Made From Recycled Denim Jeans
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...]
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 & Pearl Flower Necklace Made From Jeans
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...]
Denim Apron Made From Recycled Jeans
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...]
Denim Rag Quilt Made From Thrift Store Jeans
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...]
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 Ampersand Pillow Made From Recycled Jeans
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...]
Denim Pockets Made From Recycled Jeans
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...]
Butterfly Applique Made From Goodwill Jeans
Sometimes instead of creating or working on a really big denim project, we just want to use this always versatile fabric to decorate or embellish. That's what Deborah who blogs at Art Threads decided to do with a pair of old jeans she found for a song at Goodwill. With her thrifted jeans, she created the cutest butterfly applique that's perfect for … [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 Denim Tote Bag From Recycled Jeans
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...]
Denim Baby Shoes Made From Jeans, Robeez Inspired
Today's recycled denim project may win the award for the cutest repurposing of a pair of jeans. Are these not adorable?! These just melt my heart...sweet denim baby shoes! Jaime who blogs at Pretty Prudent came up with this clever design. They are very similar in style to a well-known baby slipper called by Robeez. Are you … [Read more...]
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