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Chevron Denim Pillow Made From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

Have you ever noticed how great recycled denim projects look when they include different colors of denim? Those are some of my faves when it comes to turning denim into something new and useful. Marji Roy who blogs at Ashbee Design has been saving jeans for some time and I was blown away by the beautiful Chevron pillow she made using small … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Decor, Pillows Tagged With: Chevron Pillow, Denim Pillow, Denim Project, Recycled Denim, Recycled Jeans

Repuposed Jeans Create A Sweet Bib For Baby

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Bib, Fashion Tagged With: Bib Made From Jeans, Blue Jean Bib, Denim Bib, Denim Craft, Denim Project, Two-Sided Bib

Make An Adorable Skirt From Old Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Denim Craft, Denim Project, Denim Wreath, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Denim & Pearl Flower Necklace Made From Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Fashion, Jewelry, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim & Pearl Necklace, Denim Crafts, Denim Flower Necklace, Denim Jewelry, Denim Project, Denim Rag Quilt, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Denim Toy Storage Bag Made From Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Craft, Denim Project, Denim Storage Bag, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans, Toy Storage Bag

Make A Denim Pocket Pillow, Perfect For Hiding A Special Treasure

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Home Decor, Pillows Tagged With: Denim Cushion, Denim Pillow, Denim Project, DIY Pillow, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Tooth Fairy Pillow, Upcycled Denim

Butterfly Applique Made From Goodwill Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Fashion, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim Applique, Denim Butterfly, Denim Project, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose 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

Monogrammed Denim Wreath Tutorial

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holiday, Home Decor, Independence Day (4th of July), Wreaths Tagged With: 4th of July Wreath, Denim Project, Denim Wreath, Monogrammed Wreath, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Denim Baby Shoes Made From Jeans, Robeez Inspired

By Susan

Today's recycled denim project may win the award for the cutest repurposing of a pair of jeans. Are these not adorable?!  These just melt my heart...sweet denim baby shoes!   Jaime who blogs at Pretty Prudent came up with this clever design.  They are very similar in style to a well-known baby slipper called by Robeez. Are you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion Tagged With: Denim Baby Shoes, Denim Project, Denim Shoes, Fabric Baby Shoes, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Add Polka Dots to Denim Jeans

By Susan

Got a pair of jeans that could use a little makeover? Here's a cute way to update those same old, same old jeans that's basically free. Only expense or cost is a wee bit of white paint. Christina who blogs at Eat. Sleep. Denim has written a tutorial along with pictures showing how to makeover a pair of jean shorts by adding adorable polka dots! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, No-Sew Tagged With: Decorate Jeans With Polka Dots, Denim Project, Polka Dot Denin Shorts, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Make A Banner For The 4th of July

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Banners, Crafts, Holiday, Independence Day (4th of July), No-Sew Tagged With: 4th of July Banner, 4th of July Decoration, Denim Banner, Denim Project, Jean Pocket Banner, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

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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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