Ever have a pair of shorts that were a bit too short but you hated to toss them out? When Cindy who blogs at Upcycled Design Lab ran into this problem, she decided to have some fun with them, using left over denim from a previous denim skirt project. With a small amount of sewing and a little dye, her old denim short shorts went from too short … [Read more...]
Denim Backpack Made From Repurposed Jeans
So excited to share a great recycled jean project with you today! Carol, the talented blogger behind the blog, Fun Threads Designs, loves to go hiking with her family. When hiking, no one wants to lug a purse along when hiking but it's so nice to have the essentials you need like a water bottle, sunscreen, a few snacks and of course, the car … [Read more...]
Stylish Denim Gym Bag Made From Old Jeans
Hope you've been saving all those old pairs of worn jeans since I lasted posted because I have a fabulous recycled jean bag project for you! This one comes from the All Day Chic where there are lots of great pictures showing how this bag is made. Her post includes a link to the instructions which are in Russian, so you'll need to use a … [Read more...]
Repuposed Jeans Create A Sweet Bib For Baby
Baby bibs are definitely one of the most popular projects to make from repurposed denim. This adorable bib comes from A Maidenhair Fern. The pocket on the front gives it so much personality and styling. Love the contrasting polka-dot fabric on back. There are so many ways to handle the closure from velcro to snaps. Be sure to check out the … [Read more...]
Extend Jean Wear With A Ruffled Hem
I have the cutest project to share with you today! This one just makes you want to say Awww! At least it did me! When you have young ones who are always outgrowing their jeans, often long before they are even worn out, wouldn't it be nice to have a way to make those jeans last just a little while longer. Destri who blogs at the blog, The … [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...]
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 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 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...]
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