Tutorial: Easy upcycled jeans clutch
This zippered clutch is super easy to make out of an old pair of jeans! Paper & Stitch shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Add a little strap to turn it into a wristlet. I think you could… Read more ...
Tutorial: Make a tote from a denim shirt or jeans
Tringa from DIY Clothes shows how she created this awesome tote bag out of a denim shirt. I think you could easily adapt this to use a pair of jeans instead, if you’re not able to find a denim shirt… Read more ...
Tutorial: Recycled denim throw pillow cover
Varying shades of denim make a beautiful striped design on these pillow covers. Leanne from Devoted Quilter shares a tutorial for making them. Add a heart or other applique from a bright cotton. The back is a simple envelope closure… Read more ...
Tutorial: Repurposed jeans denim baskets
Tammy from Taylor Made Homestead shows how you can repurpose an old pair of jeans into these denim fabric baskets. Use them as unique and reusable gift bags, or use them around the house to organize your small stuff. You’ll… Read more ...
Tutorial: Canvas tote with jean buttons and rivets
Sew4Home shows how you can make this boxy canvas tote with jeans styling. They use jeans rivets and buttonholes on pocket flaps and to attach the straps. Even the shape of the pocket flaps is reminiscent of jeans. They use… Read more ...
Tutorial: Upcycled jeans pillow with a phone pocket
This upcycled jeans pillow has a pocket to hold an iPhone so you can listen to your favorite music while lying in bed. My tween daughter would love this! Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make one.… Read more ...
Tutorial: Pod shaped peg bag
This peg bag (or clothespin bag) has the neatest pod shape. Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial for making one. The round bag comes to a point at the top and has a hole in the… Read more ...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans wine bottle gift bag
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a wine gift bag out of a jeans leg. The hem of the jeans becomes the opening of the bag. The pair she used for this bag had a button… Read more ...
Tutorial: Upgrade a plain tote with a denim pocket and adjustable strap
Sara from Radiant Home Studio has another canvas tote bag upgrade to share with us. This time she’s giving a plain canvas tote a denim pocket with grommets and an adjustable denim strap. I think this is my favorite of… Read more ...
Tutorial: Recycled denim monogrammed gift tags
Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make these gift tags out of recycled denim. This is a great way to use up some of you smaller denim scraps left over from other recycled jeans projects. They also… Read more ...
Tutorial: DIY jean jacket hoodie
Melissa from Trevor Loves Mommy shows how you can refashion a plain jean jacket into a jean jacket hoodie. You’ll need a plain jean jacket and a heavy sweatshirt hoodie, both of which are easily found at a thrift store. … Read more ...
Tutorial: Recycled denim wine bottle gift bag
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a wine bottle gift bag out of a pair of jeans. Actually, just one leg of a pair of jeans – so one pair of pants will make two wine… Read more ...
Tutorial: Scrap denim Christmas tree decorations
Anny from Bonjour Handmade shows how you can use scraps of denim from old jeans to make simple Christmas tree ornaments. You can make the entire ornament from scrap materials – the denim from recycled jeans (or, even better, scraps… Read more ...
Tutorial: Denim laundry bag with detachable coin pouch
This sturdy laundry bag is made for trips to the laundromat, or perhaps trips down to the laundry room in a college dorm. It’s made from a sturdy denim fabric and has a detachable zippered coin pouch. Hancock Fabrics shares… Read more ...
Tutorial: Recycled denim jeans rug
I love a good recycled jeans sewing project. Something about all the shades of blue and the soft faded fabric just makes me feel happy. Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how you can make this awesome rug out of old… Read more ...