Don’t let your old jeans go to waste! Make something cool out of them. Here are 15 ways to upcycle old jeans, and all of them would make great presents!
15 New Ways to Upcycle Old Jeans Into Great Gifts
I hope this round-up of jean recycling ideas inspires you!
- Recycle Memories. We all have that favorite pair of well-worn jeans that we love! Why not upcycle them into a piece of art or a basket to hold onto a little while longer?
- Trendy Accessories. Let your creative juices flow as you transform a pair of jeans into jewelry, a bag, hats, or aprons. Simply let your imagination create a work of art personally for you!
- Beautiful and Functional. Reshape your denim into items that can be useful and also add beauty to your home and wardrobe.
1. Denim Hat
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Another great gift idea – a denim hat can be worn by a boy or a girl. via Michele Made Me
2. Stick Horse
This cute stick horse is a really easy toy to make! via Utopia Rose
3. Phone Caddy
This is a good phone caddy via Instructables
4. Bracelet
This bracelet is made from the seam of old jeans (there’s also a matching ring). via Favecrafts
5. Backpack
This is a jean backpack! Isn’t it cute! via Gina’s Craft Corner
6. Wine Tote
A Recycled Denim Wine Tote would be the perfect way to bring wine to dinner via A Spoonful Of Sugar.
7. Pin Board
Upcycled Denim Pin Board is a unique way to decorate your child’s room via Hometalk.
8. Gardening Apron
Super Easy Denim Gardening Apron Pattern would be a wonderful accessory while planting in the summer via Vickie Myers Creations.
9. Baby Shoes
How adorable are these baby shoes from upcycled denim jeans via Heather Handmade?
10. Table Runner
Simply stamp paint an old pair of jeans for this beautiful recycled jeans table runner via DIY Candy.
11. Pencil Holder
A denim-covered pencil can is easy to make and will be a fabulous addition to a child’s study desk from Crafts By Amanda.
12. Framed Artwork
Framed Artwork would be a great addition not only to a bedroom but also to a kitchen or bathroom via Salvaged Living.
13. Denim Suitcase
How cool is this no-sew denim suitcase upcycle using denim scraps and a checkerboard pattern via Pillar Box Blue?
14. Planters
Upcycled Denim Planters are something that would work in an inside room to change up the decor or on the front porch via Hometalk.
15. Chair
For those of you with stacks and stacks of jeans, choose a large project like this upcycled denim chair via Threading My Way.
If you’d like more ideas for recycling your old jeans check out my other posts:
Great Ideas for Upcycling Old Jeans
10 More Ways to Repurpose Old Jeans
Also, have a look at my Pinterest board for more ideas: Upcycle & Repurpose Pinterest Board
That denim hat would be nice while doing yard work.
I want to lengthen some jeans for my long legged granddaughter and I like the way those bibs are trimmed, maybe I can do something like that to add some inches.
Such fun ideas, but I don’t think we actually have any old jeans lying around the house.
Then go to the thrift store to get some or if the projects interest you, make them out of some other type of material that you have on hand.
Great ideas:) Thanks for sharing! Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!
Those are some really great ideas, I love the apron and the purse.