I am so proud that I finally upcycled all my old jeans into this denim quilt that is also a reversible picnic blanket. I learned lots along the way that you can benefit from if you are planning to make your own!
Upcycling Denim and Old jeans
Most of us wear jeans and often times we wear them out too.
You can do cool things with visible mending (see this post for some cool books about mending) to prolong the life of your jeans, but sometimes your old jeans are just past their life of being an item of clothing and it's time to give them a new lease of life.
That's what this section of the website is all about! We've compiled all our ideas for upcycling old jeans in one place.
Scroll down to find our latest upcycled & repurposed denim ideas or check out these popular posts:
DIY Denim Handbag with an Upcycled Leather Belt Strap
An upcycled DIY Denim Handbag using old jeans pockets, scrap fabric offcuts and an upcycled leather belt strap! Fun reuse project!
How to Make a Bedside Pocket Organizer from Old Jeans
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10 Summer Upcycle Projects to do in the Sunshine
10 Fun and Easy Upcycle Ideas to enjoy in the sunshine. From DIY sandals to, projects for your broken garden hose, beach balls and sunglasses.
Upcycling Stretch Denim – Face your Fears!
This post is all about how I faced my fear of upcycling stretch denim by making these cute drawstring bags by Sotak Patterns. I’ve included the top tips I learned along the way for working with stretch denim.
25 Stunning Ideas for Reusing your Old Jeans
25 stunning ideas for reusing your old jeans. Upcycle old denim jeans into bags, wall art, gifts and more with links to step by step tutorials.
