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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

3 Flower Corsages Made from Repurposed Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Fashion, Flowers, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim Corsage, Denim Flower, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Denim

No-Sew Denim Cover for a Kindle or Notebook

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim Book Cover, Denim Kindle Cover, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Denim

Make a Ruffled Denim Apron from Recycled Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Aprons, Fashion Tagged With: Denim Aprons, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Denim, Repurpose Jeans

Denim Storage Baskets Made From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Denim Storage Baskets, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Denim

Wrench Tool Case Made from Scrap Denim Fabric

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Denim Organizers, Denim Tool Case, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Denim

Bedroom Slippers Made from Repurposed Jeans

By Susan

After posting here at Denim Do Over now for a few months, I'm pretty much convinced that there's nothing you can't make from old jeans. I'm so amazed by all the wonderful projects I find where talented creative souls are taking jeans and other denim clothing they are no longer wearing and turning it into something awesome! Nancy created the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Denim Slippers, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Denim

Make a Gingerbread Man Ornament for the Tree

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Holiday Tagged With: Denim Crafts, Denim Ornaments, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Denim

Make a Fun, Funky Denim Bag from Old Jeans

By Susan

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...]

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

Denim Storage Box for Crafts and Painting Supplies

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Denim Organizers, Denim Storage Baskets, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Denim

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

Denim Jeans Make Great Upholstery Fabric

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Home Decor Tagged With: Denim Projects, Repurpose Denim, Repurpose 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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