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Denim Backpack Made From Repurposed Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Tote Bags & Purses, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Backpack, Denim Bag, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Stylish Denim Gym Bag Made From Old Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Tote Bags & Purses, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Gym Bag, Recycled Denim Bag, Recycled Denim Project, Recycled Jeans Project

Wine Gift Bag Made From Jeans

By Susan

If you have a pair of jean you're no longer wearing because they shrunk in the closet like my jeans sometimes do, or you have jeans you children have outgrown, you're halfway to having a cute gift bag for a bottle of wine. It's true! Kelly, the blogger behind My Soulful Home made the cutest denim gift bags, just perfect for holding a bottle of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Crafts, Denim Wine Bag, DIY Wine Bag, Gift Bag, Jean Bag, Jean Crafts, Recycled Jeans

Denim Bookbag Made From Jeans

By Susan

I have a wonderful new recycled denim project to share today. This is brand new use for your old jeans and other recycled denim fabric, one that I've never featured before and it is fabulous! Fili and Lino, two super talented crafters who blog at a blog by the same name, Fili & Lino, came up with the brilliant idea of using old jeans to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Bookbag, Denim Craft, Denim Project, Denim Sewing Project, Denim Skirt, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Recycle Jeans to Make a Denim Tote

By Susan

I love totes...they come in handy for so many things from hauling stuff back and forth to the gym or office, to carrying things on trips in the car. Jimmie, who blogs at Jimmie's Collage, created one of the cutest denim totes from a pair of jeans she recycled. The adorable daisy flower trim totally stole my heart!  Isn't it fabulous?! She … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tote Bags & Purses, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Jean Tote, Denim Project, Denim Tote Bag, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Denim Carry Case, Great For A Book Or Kindle

By Susan

Need a small bag for carrying a Kindle, iPad or book? Melissa who blogs at Polka Dot Chair created a special case for her son from recycled denim. I love the addition of the monogram on the front. She lined the case with the same fabric she used for the monogram and even included a pocket. Such a clever design!   You'll find the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Case, Denim Project, iPad Bag, Kindle Bag, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Denim Electronics Bag Made From Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Cozy, Denim Project, Denim Storage Bag, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Denim Lunch Sack or Toy Bag

By Susan

Today's denim project is one you can have fun making with your children or grandchildren. Valerie who blogs at Inner Child Fun recycled a pair of her Dad's denim jeans to create a fun lunch sack for her daughter. There's very little sewing involved in this tutorial and Valerie's included detailed photos showing each step. So if you're new to … [Read more...]

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Denim Wine Gift Bag Made From Repurposed Jeans

By Susan

Here's a fun recycled denim jeans project that would be great as a hostess gift for a casual dinner or cookout. Cathie, whose blog is Cathie Filian, created a cute wine bag using the leg from a pair of jeans.   I love the addition of the pocket, so perfect for holding a bottle opener!   You'll find Cathie's tutorial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tabletop, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Gift Bag, Denim Project, Denim Wine Bag, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Toile-Lined, Tote Bag Made from Jeans

By Susan

Christie, the blogger behind, Christie Chase, had an amazing vacation planned. She would be spending a week sailing in the British Virgin Islands aboard two Catamarans with family and friends. Before Christie left on her trip, she decided to make a denim beach tote from a few pairs of old jeans she was no longer wearing. I absolutely love this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tote Bags & Purses, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Crafts, Denim Project, Denim Purse, Denim Tote, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Sew a Denim Shopping Bag from Recycled Jeans

By Susan

When I don't forget and leave them in the car, I love using some sturdy shopping bags I have for bringing home groceries from the market. They hold so much more than those thin, flimsy plastic bags they typically use in grocery stores and you don't have to worry about them tearing when you're half way across the parking lot. I am tickled to … [Read more...]

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Denim Camera Bag Made from Recycled Jeans

By Susan

Today's recycled denim project may be one of the most clever and unique projects I've featured here at Denim Do Over. Using scrap denim from a pair of jeans that were made into cutoffs and batik fabric left over from a summer dress, Lenore created a fabulous camera bag. I just think it beyond cool when you can take scrap fabric for which the cost … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tote or Bag Tagged With: Denim Camera Bag, Denim Crafts, Recycle Jeans, 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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