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Make a Scrappy Denim Apron From Jeans

By Susan

Have you done any sewing with a serger? I haven't but I do like how they work for seaming fabric together. Today's recycled denim project from the blog, I'm SEW Cheap, is a patchwork apron created using a serger to give it a fun "scrappy" look. If you don't have a serger and would love to make this apron from recycled jeans or scrap denim fabric … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Aprons, Fashion Tagged With: Denim Apron, Denim Project, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Denim Party Banner Made from Recycled Jeans

By Susan

Have a birthday party coming up? Throwing a 4th of July celebration this summer? How about a denim party jean banner to welcome your guests and put them in the party spirit! Cindy who blogs at Skip to My Lou loves recycling all the jeans her two growing teenage boys outgrow. She came up with the brilliant idea of turning one pair into a festive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Banners, Crafts, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim Party Banner, Denim Project, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Denim Potholder, Oven Mitt and Trivet

By Susan

Here's a practical kitchen project for your recycled denim, something we all need and use almost daily in our homes: an oven mitt! I don't know about you but I never seem to have enough of these. They always get misplaced or just wear out from so much use. You'll find a great tutorial describing exactly how to make a denim oven mitt from jean … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tabletop Tagged With: Denim Oven Mitt, Denim Potholder, Denim Project, Denim Purse, Denim Trivet, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Patchwork Denim Clutch Purse

By Susan

Have a lot of small denim scraps left over from other denim projects? Great! I have just the project to put all those scraps to use. Mary who blogs at Tousled Day (love that blog name) couldn't bear to toss out her old denim jeans. Instead, she turned them into a cute patchwork denim clutch!     Mary has written a detailed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Project, Denim Purse, DIY Denim Clutch, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Denim Baby Bib With Snap Closure

By Susan

One of my fave denim projects to feature here at Denim Do Over are baby bibs made from recycled denim. Bibs take so little fabric to make and  denim is the perfect for a bib since it can take the necessary repeated washings. Linda, a contributor for CraftStylish, has created a great tutorial post for making this adorable bib. The way she … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bib, Fashion Tagged With: Denim Baby Bib, Denim Project, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Denim-Covered Journal Made from Old Jeans

By Susan

Taking a trip sometime soon and need a way to remember all the places and things you'll do? Or, are you just in need of a good journal for every day use? Michelle at the blog Life Made Creations made the cutest denim-covered journal by recycling a pair of torn "never-to-be-worn-again" jeans. I loved it the minute I saw it! Sooo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Denim Journal, Denim Notebook, Denim Project, DIY Journal, Recycle Jeans, Recycled Jeans, Repurpose Jeans, Repurposed Denim

Make a Denim Purse From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

I love the way Lindsay who blogs at Diary of a Crafty Lady, described why she decided to turn a pair of her old jeans into a fabulous denim purse. Lindsay said, "I have been holding on to a few pairs of pants that are in good shape, but no longer fit my shape:)" Haven't we all been there! Somehow jeans have a way of mysteriously shrinking while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Project, Denim Purse, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Denim Tags Made From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Denim Bookmarks, Denim Craft, Denim Project, Denim Tags, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed 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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