DIY Upcycled Pot Holder
Hi friends. I was at my mother-in-law's a while back and saw these nice looking potholders in her kitchen. I was surprised to discover they were upcycled from old materials at home. So, I went searching for a tutorial to DIY this potholder and voila, I got one which I just have to share with you all. So, make use of this opportunity and make your own beautiful and protective pot holders! Materials needed: jeans scraps of white fabric yellow dye basic sewing supplies ...
How To Make Repurposed Pom Pom Jeans Flowers
Oh my Gosh! This here is the peak of artistry. Can you just believe that those jeans you've lost hope in can come around to beautifully adorn your home? Yeah, with these excellently crafted jeans flowers, nothing goes to waste any longer and now you can DIY. There is a free tutorial right here for a DIY guide to ensure that the knowledge is circulated. Make use of it friends and let your home smile in beauty! Materials needed: Scraps of denim from old jeans Garden wire or wire from an old co...
DIY Recycled Denim Backpack
If this isn't chic, tell me what is friends. The piping of flower on denim in this recycled jeans backpack is simply amazing! Look through the tutorial here and you will find out just how easily you will make this backpack yourself. Your kids can go back to school in absolutely unique style, trust me. Get on it friends and don't let those denims go to waste! Materials needed: - Your shabby jeans - Fabric for lining - Fabrics or the accent - fusible interfacing, lightweight is preferred - 8 eyel...
DIY Chevron Pillow from Old Jeans
No!!! Don't throw those jeans away! Yeah, I mean it. Those old jeans can be redesigned and reused, giving them a second lifetime. This Chevron pillow is made from old jeans, can you believe? I didn’t believe it until I saw the tutorial that clearly outlined the steps to making this metamorphosis and I was bowled over. I went back, got the required materials and got to work. When I finished, I couldn't believe it and there and then, I decided I just gotta share this knowledge because &nb...
DIY Denim Multipurpose Bins
Wastage is for the not so wise, don't you think? These upcycled denim bins really make one think twice about throwing out those old denims. Why dispose old jeans when you can make something so functional and beautiful out of them! The process is super easy and clear as you can get it by just checking out the tutorial and following the instructions. So get to it!! Materials needed: One pair of jeans, any adult size or large kid size 1/2 yd lining fabric 1/2 yd interfacing 1/2 yd ...
Beautiful Denim Brooch
Hello friends, let's make this lovely denim brooch. Brooches sure make loud statements of class to our outfits. Even a touch of royalty, don't you think? Well, I’ve always loved brooches. They easily make any boring outfit interesting! The tutorial makes easy work of fashioning out this unique brooch, so get classy!! Are you ready to make this beautiful piece for your loved ones? Hop on! Materials needed: Stones, beads and pearls Basis for brooches Denim fabric Gelatin 2 teaspoons ...
Easy Coasters Made From Jeans
Coasters are sure a necessary addition to our homes but when they come in the form of this recycled jeans material, it's just trendier and yummier, won't you say? Follow the how-to guide and get yourself these 'jeansy' coasters to enhance your dinner table's look and give your mugs the yuppie look! Materials needed: denim jeans with back pockets quilt batting or other stabilizer paper or cardboard to create a circle template thread sewing machine seam ripper
Easy Woven Jean Seam Coasters
Hi friends! Check out these woven denim coasters for your glasses. Not your run-off-the-mill design, don't you say? And the beauty of it is that once you follow the guide, you can DIY! Materials needed: Seams from one pair of jeans for each coaster Thread to match jean thread Jean/denim needles (yes... more than one) Scissors Sewing machine
Easy Upcycled Denim Feathers
Have you got a bunch of jeans lying around? I wear jeans a lot and most of them tear but I keep stacking them. I find it hard to let go of old things.Well, I’ve discovered that making things out of old clothes is very fulfilling. It’s interesting to find out that feathers can be made out of jeans! Materials needed: Old denim, preferably in a couple different colors Heavy string or twine – like cotton baker’s twine Pins Seam ripper Scissors or rotary cutter & ruler Rubber glove (not vinyl)...
From Pant Legs to Wine Bags
A bottle of good wine is still a good present. If it`s your gift to any person, try also to make a nice gift bag for your bottle. To create it, you need old jeans. We`re going to reuse them and make a wonderful gift bags for bottles. The author also adds burlap ribbons and I must say that denim together with burlap looks very nice. Things you need: old jeans burlap ribbon sewing machine or thread and needle scissors
How To Make Hanging Denim Baskets
As I always tell you there`re many many ways of upcycling your old clothes, especially jeans. One of the ideas to clean up the mess in your rooms is to make hanging denim baskets with embroidery hoops. They`re so good to keep different small toys in kid`s room or to keep all your supplies used for creating. The baskets are really useful but you need just a little bit of time and a few things to make them. Let`s get started. Things you need: The legs of old jeans The fabric of your choice for lining W...
Easy To Make Denim Basket
Practically everyone of use likes jeans. It became an everyday the most comfortable piece of our clothes. But after a time they always get used and in this case you can just throw them away or reuse. What wll you do? Frankly speaking, there a lot of ways to recycle your old jeans and in this project we`ll make a basket from denim strips. Just follow me and be attentive during this project and the result will be perfect. Things you need: old denims fabric scissors a sewing machine a con...