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Denim Bag Made From The Seams Of Jeans

By Susan

When recycling old jeans into new projects be sure and save the seams. There are so many things you can do with them from making denim coasters to floor mats or as hanging ties for a party banner. Colleen who blogs at Penny Rugs and More has been saving blue jean seams for years and look what she made! She was able to craft a fabulous bag from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Crafts, Denim Purse, Recycle Jeans, Recycled Denim Bag, Recycled Denim Project, Recycled Jean Seams, Repurpose Jeans

Denim Jean, Corduroy Purse With Beaded Accent

By Susan

If there is one thing I've learned after highlighting so many wonderful, recycled denim projects over the last few months, it's that no two denim jean purses tutorials are ever the same. I am amazed by all the styles and designs the talented Bloggers and Crafters in Blogland create. Todays denim purse/bag has to be one of my faves, for sure! I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Child's Blue Jean Purse, Denim Bag, Denim Project, Denim Purse, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Use Recycled Denim To Make a Creatively Designed Purse

By Susan

When making a purse from recycled denim, use as much or as little of your denim fabric as you wish.  In this tutorial from I'm Sew Cheap, denim from a pair of old jeans was used more as an accent than the main fabric. The other two fabric used to make this purse, including the red paisley fabric visible in the photo below, were purchased from a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Project, Denim Purse, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Make a Reversible Denim Bag

By Susan

Reversible bags and purses are so versatile, offering two different looks built into one bag. I love this reversible denim bag from Novita at the blog Very Purple Person.  Such a great design with the handles incorporated right into the design. The fabric Novita chose for the non-denim side is great! Since denim can be kind of plain, go for a … [Read more...]

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

Patchwork Denim & Flannel Quilt From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

It's been a while since I've shared a great "Home Decor" recycled denim project but after you see this one, I think you'll think it was worth the wait! :) Kathryn who blogs at Bee In Our Bonnet saved all her families old denim jeans for three years! That's a long time but all that denim was put to good use when she decorated her son's room and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Decor, Quilts & Throws Tagged With: Denim Project, Denim Purse, Denim Quilt, Flannel & Denim Quilt, Recycled Jean Quilt, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Denim Purse With Leather Handles

By Susan

I really need to create a post soon featuring all the different style bags I've shared here at Denim Do Over. I'm just so amazed at all the fabulous, fun designs you creative geniuses think up. The jean purse I'm sharing today incorporates a belt to make the handles and a second fabric for a little extra room and style. Pockets add even more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Project, Denim Purse, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Recycle Jeans Into a Denim Tote Bag

By Susan

One of the hardest parts of recycling denim to make a tote, purse or bag is attaching the handles. Denim is a durable, heavy fabric and beautifully holds up to daily wear, but it can be tough to sew through those thick layers of denim when attaching the straps or handles. Yesterday I featured a cute baby bib made from recycled denim by Cindy at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Project, Denim Purse, Denim Tote Bag, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Denim Purse With Ruffle Lace Accent

By Susan

I've featured so many denim purses here on DDO. Very soon I'm going to put together one big post showing all of them because they are all so different and yet all so cleverly designed and creative. Today I'm sharing another fab denim bag design using recycled jeans, created by Donna who blogs at Wardrobe ReFashion. I love the details she has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim and Lace, Denim Bag, Denim Project, Denim Purse, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Fringed Denim Jean Purse

By Susan

Looking for a fun no-sew project to do with the kids? Sharon who blogs at Desert Willow Lane has written a great tutorial for creating adorable small purses just right for a little girl and they don't require any sewing at all. They do require use of a hot glue gun, so adult supervision for that part is a good idea. These darling denim … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, No-Sew, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Project, Denim Purse, Fringed Denim Purse, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Make a Denim & Plaid Purse From Jeans

By Susan

Over the last few months, I've featured several different recycled denim purse styles. Today's purse incorporates another fabric I love...plaid! This purse design comes from the talented hands of Sew and Sew Says and is made from a pair of girl's jeans. Since the jeans were a small size, repurposed plaid fabric was used on the lower half to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim & Plaid Bag, Denim Bag, Denim Project, Denim Purse, Denim Skirt, Recycle Jeans, Repurpose Jeans

Make a Stylish Denim Bag with Pockets For Storage

By Susan

You know you have some serious sewing and crafting skills when you can look a bag over and turn around and create another one just like it. That's what Jill from Creating My Way to Success did for her daughter's swim coach when her favorite bag began to wear out. Jill designed another one just like using recycled denim. Jill made the new bag … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Project, Denim Purse, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Denim Potholder, Oven Mitt and Trivet

By Susan

Here's a practical kitchen project for your recycled denim, something we all need and use almost daily in our homes: an oven mitt! I don't know about you but I never seem to have enough of these. They always get misplaced or just wear out from so much use. You'll find a great tutorial describing exactly how to make a denim oven mitt from jean … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Tabletop Tagged With: Denim Oven Mitt, Denim Potholder, Denim Project, Denim Purse, Denim Trivet, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed 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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