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 Garden Or Craft Apron Made From Recycled Jeans
Do you love gardening? How about crafting? Are you messy like me? I declare, I am the Queen of Messy! Nearly every casual shirt I own has a little paint on it or something from where I get knee-deep into my latest DIY project and realize half way in that I'm wearing semi-nice clothes that I really don't want to ruin. Deborah, the blogger behind … [Read more...]
Make a Denim Apron With Bird Applique
Denim aprons are such popular projects to make when recycling old jeans. They are comfortable, stand up to all kinds of abuse, and they take frequent washings with no problem. Lucy who blogs at My Byrd House created a simple apron design using a pair of repurposed denim jeans. Her apron design is an easy one to make so even the beginner crafter … [Read more...]
Make a Scrappy Denim Apron From Jeans
Have you done any sewing with a serger? I haven't but I do like how they work for seaming fabric together. Today's recycled denim project from the blog, I'm SEW Cheap, is a patchwork apron created using a serger to give it a fun "scrappy" look. If you don't have a serger and would love to make this apron from recycled jeans or scrap denim fabric … [Read more...]
Shabby Chic Denim and Lace Apron
I'm always amazed by all the different styles of aprons folks make by recycling a pair of denim jeans. I love this darling shabby chic denim and lace apron The Farmer's Daughter created from a pair of jean cut-offs and lace she found in a thrift store. This would surely make cooking and washing dishes a whole lot more fun, although it's almost too … [Read more...]
Denim Apron Made from Recycled Jeans
Earlier today I featured a denim apron made by Kristin who blogs at Kleas here at Denim Do Over. I'm sharing a second apron this afternoon because it's a denim apron project that was inspired by Kristin's apron. Michelle who blogs at Life Made Creations had an old pair of jeans with major tears in the knees. Instead of just tossing them out, she … [Read more...]
No-Sew Denim Apron Made from Recycled Jeans
Have you ever had a dream that led to a project or craft idea? Kristin, who blogs at Kleas, loves crafting so much, she actually dreams about it. Now that's a true crafter! One night she dreamt about making an apron from old jeans and when she awoke, that's exactly what she did! Kristin decided to make her denim apron a "No-Sew" project so this … [Read more...]
Sew a Denim Apron from Jeans
The minute I saw it, I fell in love with the sweet apron Kim made for her daughter using repurposed jean fabric. Kim, the publisher behind the blog, Mommy Knows, wrote a humorous tutorial sharing how she made this apron for her daughter, Georgia. It may or may not have involved Valium. ;) Haven't we all been there, knee-deep in a project that at … [Read more...]
Make a Ruffled Apron from Old Jeans
Brenda had a favorite pair of jeans, do you remember Zena jeans? When her Zena jeans wore out, she couldn't bear to part with them. Have you ever felt that way about a favorite piece of clothing like a shirt or sweater, I definitely have! Instead of tossing them out, Brenda came up with a fabulous idea, a way to keep her fave pair of jeans … [Read more...]
Work or Craft Apron Made from Jeans
Have you ever started a project and suddenly realized something you need is in a different room or even on a different floor. You go get the missing item and start back to work, only to realize you need something else, something you had just two minutes ago but have somehow misplaced. Betz's cute story at her blog, Betz White, had me laughing … [Read more...]
