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    Home » DIY Projects

    What to Do with Old Jeans - Easy Denim Crafts to Try Today

    June 28, 2023 by Patti Estep Leave a Comment

    Collage of denim projects including bags, decor, wind chimes, placemat and earrings.
    Collage of denim projects including a small purse, earrings, a crown and wreath.

    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.

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    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.

    Photo Credit: www.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.

    Photo Credit: www.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.

    Photo Credit: makeandtakes.com

    DIY Blue Jean Pot Holders

    Durable denim makes great pot holders with this easy tutorial.

    Photo Credit: 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.

    Photo Credit: 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.

    Photo Credit: 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.

    Photo Credit: www.vickymyerscreations.co.uk

    Denim Upcycled Bedroom Chair

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

    Photo Credit: 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.

    Photo Credit: www.creativegreenliving.com

    Upcycled Denim Play Crown

    How about a recycled denim crown kids can use for dress-up.

    Photo Credit: www.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.

    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.

    Photo Credit: birdzofafeather.ca

    Blue Jean Planter Upcycle Your Jeans!

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

    Photo Credit: 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.

    Photo Credit: 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.

    Photo Credit: craftsbyamanda.com

    Colored Denim Scrap Wreath

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

    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.

    Photo Credit: 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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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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