I love it when I can share a great project that makes use of the left over scraps of denim we all have from our larger denim projects. This fun project comes from Perlilla Pets who creates custom pet portraits to fill those handmade frames. From reading her tutorial, this would be an easy project to work on while watching TV or listening to a … [Read more...]
Make A Denim Pocket Pillow, Perfect For Hiding A Special Treasure
So excited to share a denim project today that makes use of all those small scraps we so often have left over when we're working on a denim project. Pam, the talented and creative genius behind the fabulous blog, Threading My Way, makes some of the cutest pillows you've ever seen, only in the land of down under where Pam lives, they call them … [Read more...]
Monogrammed Denim Wreath Tutorial
Monogrammed wreaths are so popular these days and often quite expensive. I love anything with a monogram! Patty who blogs at How Sweet It Is, made a darling monogrammed wreath recently for the 4th of July holiday using a recycled denim shirt and a pair of old jeans. Of course, you could make this wreath using other accent colors since … [Read more...]
Make A Banner For The 4th of July
I'm doing it! I'm sneaking in one more 4th of July denim craft before it's too late. I couldn't let preparations for the big day go by without sharing this fabulous banner made using the recycled pockets from denim jeans. Cheryl, the Blogger behind the awesome blog, That's What Che Said, created this fabulous banner and even customized it with … [Read more...]
DIY 4th Of July Patriotic Wreath
Have you been inspired by all the wonderful patriotic wreaths I've been sharing? Did you ever have any idea there were so many different ways to make a red, white and blue wreath for the 4th of July using scrap fabric and of course, our favorite fabric, denim? I have been amazed by all these wonderful wreath designs! I have one more patriotic … [Read more...]
A Denim & Burlap Wreath For Patriotic Holidays
Have you ever crafted with denim and burlap? They are awesome together, aren't they? These strong, tough fabrics especially work well together in wreaths as seen in this fabulous red, white and blue wreath designed by Michele who blogs at The Scrap Shoppe. This would be so wonderful hanging on the door this time of year for the 4th of July … [Read more...]
Use Recycled Denim To Make a Creatively Designed Purse
When making a purse from recycled denim, use as much or as little of your denim fabric as you wish. In this tutorial from I'm Sew Cheap, denim from a pair of old jeans was used more as an accent than the main fabric. The other two fabric used to make this purse, including the red paisley fabric visible in the photo below, were purchased from a … [Read more...]
Cozy Denim Quilt Made From Jeans
After a long day at work, it's nice to come home and curl up under a soft blanket or quilt and take a nap or watch a little TV. Julie, who blogs at Julie B. Green: Making the Ordinary Extraordinary created a wonderful soft quilt for her family and saved a lot of jeans from ending up in the landfill. I especially love what she used … [Read more...]
Add Polka-Dots to Jeans: A Tutorial
Ever wish your denim jeans or skirt had a little pattern or design? Here's an easy, detailed tutorial from A Merry Mishap showing how to add cute polka dots to your jeans. Actually, this would probably work with a lot of fabrics but the tutorial she's sharing from her friend Summer was done with denim jeans. To … [Read more...]
Make Colorful Denim Beads From Jeans
Do you remember these whimsical denim flowers Amanda who blogs at Crafts By Amanda made from recycled jeans? In her tutorial, she shared the secret for getting all this great color in her denim fabric. Amanda used a similar technique to make these fun denim beads in all the colors of the rainbow. Aren't they beyond cute?! These … [Read more...]
Denim Roses Crafted From Recycled Jeans
I've featured several tutorials for creating fabric flowers from recycled denim. It's such a popular craft to make since flowers are such great embellishments for clothing, purses, head bands, wreaths...really almost anything you can craft or sew. I love this cute no-sew rose from Buckle Threads. It's made using jean scraps. What a great way to … [Read more...]
Denim Coasters Woven from Jeans
Have you ever heard of denim yarn or jean yarn? Have you ever made any from recycled jeans? I had never heard of jean yarn and was excited to see the tutorial written by Agy at the blog, Green Issues by Agy showing not only how to make it but how to use it as well. Agy used the jean yarn she created to make the cutest coasters for an upcoming … [Read more...]
Denim Electronics Bag Made From Jeans
Denim is a popular fabric for making bags of any type and size, including clever bags for storing electronics and gadgets. This cute bag designed by Lenore from Evil Mad Scientist (love that name) would be perfect for a phone, iPod or just about any small gadget. It's a great way to keep your electronic safe from scratches and getting banged up in … [Read more...]
Cover a Container With Recycled Denim Jeans
I've shared some wonderful denim containers and denim bins here at Denim Do Over in the past. Today, I'm excited to share a fabulous design created by Carmen and featured at the blog, My Recycled Bags. These adorable pots would be perfect to give with a flower or plant tucked inside. Or, fill it with gardening tools and goodies to give as a gift … [Read more...]
Shabby Chic Denim Bracelet
You can make anything from jeans! Repeat after me: You can make anything from jeans! Seriously, I'm pretty convinced of that now after seeing so many amazing recycled denim projects. You can even craft a bracelet from denim like Michelle did! Michelle, the fabulously crafty Blogger at Mich L. in L.A. made these cute shabby chic denim … [Read more...]
