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15 {More} Ways to Repurpose Old Jeans

By Manuela Williams

Think twice about ditching those old jeans! I’m all about making the most of what you have. So here are some {more} ideas for turning old jeans into beautiful and practical items.

11 Ways to repurpose old jeans

15 Ways to Repurpose Old Jeans

  • Repurposed and Useful. Everyone has an old pair of jeans lying around the house, but who knew they could be useful in many different ways?
  • Jewelry. The transformation is unbelievable when upcycling denim in to cute and trendy fashion.
  • Home Decor. You simply choose how to use denim, whether it be a pillow, rug, coaster, stool/chair or wreath. Then, the possibilities are endless when it comes to converting jeans into decor for your home.

1. Old Jeans Recycled into Ampers and Pillow

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recycled denim throw pillows by Ashbee Designs

Recycled denim throw pillows tutorial by Ashbee Design

2. Denim Messenger Bag

denim satchel or messenger bag by Redfly Creations

Denim Messenger Bag tutorial by Redfly Creations

3. Toy Storage

Upcycled denim toy holder by Handmade by Meg K

Upcycled Jeans to Toy Storage by Handmade by Meg K

4. Denim Baby Shoes

recycled denim baby shoes by Pretty Prudent

Recycled DIY denim baby shoes by Pretty Prudent

5. DIY Denim Pouf

Recycled DIY denim pouf by Michele Made Me

Recycled denim DIY pouf by Michele Made Me

6.  Garden Tool Bucket Caddyupcycled denim garden tool bucket caddy

Upcycled denim garden tool bucket caddy tutorial at Instructables

7. Denim Placemat

Denim placemats from Homesteader's Heart

Denim placemat from repurposed jeans from Homesteader’s Heart

8. Denim Bracelet

denim bracelets by Av Susanne

Denim bracelets made from the seams by Av Susanne

9. Denim Wreath

Denim rag wreath by Zoey Quilts

Rag Wreath by Zoey Quilts

10. Denim Coasters

jean pocket upcycle

How to Make No-Sew Denim Coasters from Upcycled Jeans by Hometalk

11. iPhone Pocket Pillow

Upcycled Denim iphone pocket pillow - Pillarboxblue.com

How to make a handy iPhone Denim Pocket Pillow by Pillar Box Blue

12. Denim Sewing Apron

jeans sewing apron

Denim Sewing Apron by Hello Sewing

13. Fourth Of July Wreath

I love how my Simple Denim Fourth of July Wreath turned out! via createcraftlove.com

Simple Denim Fourth of July Wreath by Create, Craft, Love

14. Denim Cuff

Upcycle an old pair of jeans into a Lace and Denim Cuff Bracelet. Just add lace trim, a pearl button, and a Velcro snap. We'll show you how!

Lace And Denim Cuff Bracelet by Running With Sisters

15. Denim Rug

Tutorial for a DIY denim rug made from repurposed jeans waistband- Ikea hack no sewing.

How To Make A Cool Denim Rug Without Sewing by Pillar Box Blue

Be sure to visit the linked sources for tutorials.

 

 

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Filed Under: DIY Projects, DIY Projects, Easy Crafts, Inspiration, Link Love, Upcycling Tagged With: Frugal Living, Inspiration, repurposing jeans, upcycling

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Comments

  1. Theresa H. Roach says

    April 14, 2014 at 8:17 am

    I am so happy that you posted this:) LOVE that rag wreath! I have SO many jeans that need to be repurposed! Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!

  2. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    April 14, 2014 at 8:40 am

    Great ideas, Manuela! I love quite a few of them, but that wreath really grabbed my attention. Have a great week!

  3. Penny @ The Comforts of Home says

    April 14, 2014 at 9:06 am

    Those are some great ideas! The planters and the place mat were my favorites.

  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    April 14, 2014 at 11:05 am

    Super great ideas, I especially love the pillows. I would love for you to link up to my Inspire Me party that will go live this afternoon at 3 PM. http://www.astrollthrulife.net. Hope to see you there.

    • Manuela says

      April 14, 2014 at 12:45 pm

      I put a sticky on my computer to remind me. Hopefully I won’t forget (I’m painting) 🙂

  5. Donna says

    April 14, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    Great ideas! I especially like the rag wreath.

    • Manuela says

      April 14, 2014 at 7:44 pm

      Thanks Donna! Yes, I like that rag wreath too. I’ve been meaning to make one out of some fabric scraps I leftover from another project.

  6. Vee says

    April 14, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    So many good ones! I want to try several.

  7. Kathleen Grace says

    April 15, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    Oooh, I like the chevron pillow a lot! Remember making purses and things out of jeans as a teen? Everything old is new again:>) Happy Easter Manuela!

  8. jennifer says

    April 16, 2014 at 9:00 am

    What great ideas! With all the jeans my son goes through some of these projects would be totally feasible….. maybe a great weekend project. =)

  9. Leann says

    April 17, 2014 at 8:02 am

    Such fun! Love them all and I was just otld yesterday that denim shirts are all the rage again!!

    Happy Easter!
    Leann

  10. Debbie says

    April 17, 2014 at 8:21 am

    The bucket caddy is my favorite! I love that. I also love the placemat and pocket and the wreath.
    Now, to sort out old jeans…

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