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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

Denim Art: Make A Circle Tree From Jeans

By Susan

Amanda Formaro, the super talented blogger behind the blog, Crafts By Amanda, always amazes me with all the wonderful projects she creates with recycled denim. She can draw inspiration from the simplest things and turn them into something wonderful! Amanda's inspiration for this darling denim circle tree came from a business card she came across … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art, Art, Crafts, Home Decor, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim Art, Denim Circle Tree, Denim Decor, Denim Pillow, Denim Projects, Recycle Jeans, Repurposed 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

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 Scrappy Denim Apron From Jeans

By Susan

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...]

Filed Under: Aprons, Fashion Tagged With: Denim Apron, Denim Project, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

Denim Party Banner Made from Recycled Jeans

By Susan

Have a birthday party coming up? Throwing a 4th of July celebration this summer? How about a denim party jean banner to welcome your guests and put them in the party spirit! Cindy who blogs at Skip to My Lou loves recycling all the jeans her two growing teenage boys outgrow. She came up with the brilliant idea of turning one pair into a festive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Banners, Crafts, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim Party Banner, Denim Project, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Jeans

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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