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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

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

Make A Denim Photo Frame From Jean Scraps

By Susan

I love it when I can share a great project that makes use of the left over scraps of denim we all have from our larger denim projects.  This fun project comes from Perlilla Pets who creates custom pet portraits to fill those handmade frames. From reading her tutorial, this would be an easy project to work on while watching TV or listening to a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art, Art, Crafts, Home Decor Tagged With: Denim Frame, Denim Jean Photo Frame, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Denim

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

Patriotic Recycled Denim Wreath & Topiary For 4th of July

By Susan

The 4th of July is just a few weeks away. Here's a great idea from Sharon who blogs at Crafts 'n Coffee to dress up your home or party table for an Independence Day celebration! Use your recycled denim to craft a wreath. Or, make a ruffled topiary for a fun table centerpiece. Denim is so perfect for patriotic holidays because it gives  you the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holiday, Home Decor, Independence Day (4th of July), No-Sew, Wreaths Tagged With: 4th of July Crafts, 4th of July Decorations, Denim Project, Denim Topiary, Denim Wreath, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed 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

Make a Heart-Shaped Denim Baby Bib

By Susan

Baby bibs are such great projects when recycling denim from old jeans. Denim is such a durable fabric, it easily stands up to repeated washings. As you know, it really just gets softer and more comfortable with every wash. Cindy, the talented blogger at My Recycled Bags, created the cutest heart shaped big from a pair of jeans. Each one is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bib, Fashion Tagged With: Denim Bibs, Denim Project, Heart-Shaped Denim Bib, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

A Denim Pillow Made From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

I love pillows made from recycled denim. They are always so super soft, just the way a pillow should feel. Cyndee, the creative blogger behind Resytled Junk, is an expert at recycling denim into wonderful projects. I've featured several of her projects here at Denim Do Over in the past. It was love at first sight when I saw her "Simplify" … [Read more...]

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

Make a Denim Covered Basket for Easter

By Susan

Easter is still a little ways off but I wanted to share this clever No-Sew recycled denim project today so you would have plenty of time to make it, if you wish. Amanda at Spoonful.com originally created this basket to hold goodies for Father's Day. How ever you choose to use it or fill it, it will be a wonderful gift for anyone lucky enough to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Easter, Holiday, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim Basket, Denim Craft, Denim Project, Recycled 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

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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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