Denim Do Over

Make a Denim Purse from Thrift Store Shorts

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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...]

3 Flower Corsages Made from Repurposed Jeans

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Today I'm sharing another awesome "No-Sew Project" using denim fabric from repurposed jeans. Fabric Flowers are so much fun to make and a great way to embellish almost any project. They look great worn on a shirt, in the hair or as an addition to any craft project. Miss Party has published tutorials showing how to make two different style … [Read more...]

No-Sew Denim Cover for a Kindle or Notebook

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How about a No-Sew project! It's been a while since I've featured a no-sew denim project here at Denim Do Over. This project is perfect for anyone who has a case for a Kindle or some type of notebook and would love to personalize it with a creative, original cover. Katie who blogs at Punk Projects took an ordinary, boring Kindle cover and … [Read more...]

Make a Ruffled Denim Apron from Recycled Jeans

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Aprons are one of the most popular ways to repurpose old jeans. Carissa who blogs at Creative Green Living says, "Of all the things you can do with an old pair of jeans, recycling them into a cute apron is perhaps the most perfect application. By design, the denim is rugged and durable - perfect for protecting your clothes while out in the garden … [Read more...]

Denim Storage Baskets Made From Recycled Jeans

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Denim storage baskets are one of the most popular items crafted with repurposed jeans. Today's featured denim project will be the third I've featured where old jeans have been turned into adorable baskets perfect for storing almost anything, including sewing and craft supplies. Karin who blogs at Pysselbolaget loves to recycle and when she found … [Read more...]

Wrench Tool Case Made from Scrap Denim Fabric

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Christmas is coming!  Looking for a gift you can hand-make for the handyman/handywoman in the family? Eva used scrap denim to make this fabulous tool sleeve for her dad for Christmas. She even personalized it with his initials! What a thoughtful gift and I know he must have been touched when he saw she had taken the time to add his … [Read more...]

Make a Gingerbread Man Ornament for the Tree

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Amy who blogs at, Eat, Drink, Chic loves fabric! Just for fun she created a template and made adorable gingerbread men using different fabrics in all styles and colors. One of the fabrics she used was one of our favorites for crafting: denim. Amy designed her gingerbread man template to be just the right size to use as a decoration atop a … [Read more...]

Make a Fun, Funky Denim Bag from Old Jeans

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Kid outgrow their clothes so fast, including their jeans. Since they outgrow them so quickly, often they are still in great shape when they can no longer be worn. When Jade's, from the blog, Jaderbomb,  son outgrew his jeans, Jade couldn't bear to just toss them out. She knew she could do something fun with them and make them into something … [Read more...]

Denim Storage Box for Crafts and Painting Supplies

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How do you store your crafting and sewing supplies, or the tools you use most often? If you have an office, craft room or sewing room, it's always nice to have small containers around for storing away paint brushes, knitting needles, scissors and all those other goodies we can't do without. Jane, the blogger behind the blog, Jane LaFazio, is an … [Read more...]

Denim Banner Made from Jean Pockets

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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...]

Denim Jeans Make Great Upholstery Fabric

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Denim is such a durable, hard working fabric. Projects like the one I'm sharing today really drive that fact home for me. There are very few clothes items you can buy that once they no longer fit or are out of style, you can repurpose the fabric. Not only can you reuse your old jeans, denim shirts and skirts, you can even use them to upholster a … [Read more...]

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