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...]
Wine Gift Bag Made From Jeans
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...]
Denim Bookbag Made From Jeans
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...]
Recycle Jeans to Make a Denim Tote
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...]
Denim Carry Case, Great For A Book Or Kindle
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...]
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...]
Denim Lunch Sack or Toy Bag
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...]
Denim Wine Gift Bag Made From Repurposed Jeans
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...]
Toile-Lined, Tote Bag Made from Jeans
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...]
Sew a Denim Shopping Bag from Recycled Jeans
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...]
Denim Camera Bag Made from Recycled Jeans
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...]
