Denim Projects: Upcycle Jeans Ideas

Enjoy learning about over 20 denim projects that you can create and feel good about recycling all your old jeans.

Upcycled denim projects including a garden apron, earrings, wind chimes, a chair, placemat, earbud case and a hipster bag.

Today I have some inspiration for recycling and upcycling old blue jeans. Denim is one of those fabrics that's pretty durable and even though you won't be wearing them anymore you can still give that jean material new life in all kinds of ways.

Several are denim sewing projects. However, many do not require a sewing machine so there's bound to be something for everyone.

Even if you don't have any old jeans lying around you can easily hit the thrift stores and Goodwill and purchase some for a few bucks.

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Collage of upcycled jean projects including a placemat, wind chimes, purse, chair and pouch.

Denim Projects from Recycled Old Jeans

Get inspired by this list of fabulous denim projects you can easily tackle. Upcycling denim is a great way to recycle old jeans into new and useful items.

DIY Crossbody Bag from Jeans

This project uses the back pockets of your jeans to create a denim purse making it easier to have an extra compartment for your phone or other things you want to carry.

pillarboxblue.com

How To Make A Cool Denim Rug Without Sewing

Just one of many denim crafts from Claire. This is a simple way to make a no-sew rug for the home using the waistbands of old jeans.

pillarboxblue.com

How To Make Denim Feathers & A Stunning Wall Decor

Here's another great project from Pillar Box Blue. It's a step-by-step tutorial on how easy it is to make denim feathers from scraps and then how to hang these feathers as lovely Boho wall art.

makeandtakes.com

DIY Blue Jean Pot Holders

Durable denim makes great pot holders with this easy tutorial.

hobbiesonabudget.com

Blue Jean Quilt Topper

Learn how to turn stacks of denim squares into a quilt topper.

How to Make a Denim Pouch by Recycling Old Jeans

Learn how easily you can make a denim pouch to carry earbuds and other small items by using material from an old pair of jeans. This DIY sewing project is simple and perfect for any beginner.

www.redtedart.com

Easy No Sew Denim Basket Upcycle

Here is a fun project that can help you get your desk or drawers organized. It's an easy no sew denim basket upcycle project.

creativelybeth.com

How to Create Denim Pumpkins with Recycled Jeans

Learn how to create denim pumpkins with recycled jeans. Another quick and easy no-sew project.

DIY Bag from Jeans

This DIY bag from jeans is the perfect weekender bag that's easy to make and only requires some basic sewing skills to create.

vickymyerscreations.co.uk

Denim Upcycled Bedroom Chair

A gorgeous chair upholstered out of recycled jeans. Who knew?

acraftymix.com

Upcycled Denim Wind Chime With Beads and Charms

Learn how to repurpose a pair of old jeans into a windchime with beads and charms.

Upcycling Jeans into Useful and Pretty Woven Placemats

This tutorial shows you how to turn strips of denim jeans into pretty placemats.

creativegreenliving.com

Upcycled Denim Play Crown

Upcycle your old jeans into a fun play crown that your kids will love decorating and playing with.

sumoftheirstories.com

Denim Tassel Earrings

This creative project shows you that it's quick and easy to make your own tassel earrings from scraps of denim.

Upcycle jeans into a gardening apron with several pockets to hold tools and gloves.

Denim Apron DIY

Learn how to make a gardening apron by recycling old jeans. It's an easy DIY project that will help you as you work in the garden with your favorite tools at your fingertips.

birdzofafeather.ca

Blue Jean Planter - Upcycle Your Jeans!

Try your hand at this fun and whimsical blue jean planter.

sustainmycrafthabit.com

DIY Repurposed Denim Checkered Picnic Blanket

Check out this do-it-yourself project that turns a bunch of unwanted jeans into a stunning and useful picnic blanket.

christines-crafts.com

Sew a Phone / Tablet Stand from Old Jeans

Learn how to sew a tablet and/or phone stand from the leg of an old pair of jeans.

craftsbyamanda.com

Colored Denim Scrap Wreath

This amazing post shows you how to dye denim and create a beautiful wreath.

DIY jar opener in a circle from jeans and shelf liner.

How to Make a Jar Opener

This DIY jar opener project is made from old jeans and a shelf liner. It's so easy and will be a big help the next time you try to open a stuck jar lid.

mypoppet.com.au

Upcycle Craft: Portable Pocket Pouch

Learn how to make a zippered purse from old denim jean pockets. Perfect for storing all kinds of things.

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