Blue Jean Planter

 

Photo source:  Birdz of a Feather

This is the best version of this type of a jeans planter I have seen.  Most of us won't be able to duplicate their process (because of not having the equipment), but perhaps we could use our creativity to come up with another process.  This project can generate endless inspiration for many different projects.

This project is genius from Birdz of a Feather . . . check out the video to see how they created it and go to their website for more creative projects that will inspire you.

Thank you Birdz of a Feather for the inspiration!

DIY Sofa Organizer

 

Source:  Upcycle My Stuff

"Don’t you just love the idea of using the pockets and openings already in your old pair of jeans to make a super useful over arm sofa organiser to store your remote controls and magazines?"  Comment from Kristen of Upcycle My Stuff

The original tutorial is from Muy Ingenioso, whose website no longer resists.  I am posting about this sofa organizer as inspiration for you . . . use your creativity to make one that meets your needs.  Love these type of organizers so much.  Cut up those old jeans and recycle them into something that is useful to you or as a gift for someone you know.

How to Cut Up Old Jeans for Sewing & Upcycling Projects

 

Photo source:  Upcycle My Stuff

"Because I often repurpose my old jeans as handbags and quilts, people often ask me what the best way is to cut up old jeans. If you want to make sure you get the most useable denim out of your jeans for sewing and upcycling projects then this is the post for you!'  Comment from Upcycle My Stuff

I've never paid attention to how I cut up my jeans!  It is always good to have a plan to make the most of what up have.

Click here to go to the Upcycle My Stuff article.

Cut Up Jeans for Sewing

 

The following article is for you if you love jeans projects.

Click here for the best ways to cut up jeans!

DIY Jeans Coasters

What an awesome idea!

Although the idea for coasters is awesome, my creative thoughts went to making appliques, patches, embellishments for purses and on and on.  So many possibilities for this concept!

Jeans make the best recycling projects!

Click here for the tutorial.

Recycle those denim waistbands!

Coming up with ideas on how to use the denim waistbands from the jeans stash can be tricky!  Love this clever design!

Click here to go to the tutorial and while you are there, explore the rest of the collection of Vicki Myers designs.

Jeans Resurrection: A Small Clutch Bag

What a cute little clutch!  Click here for the basic pattern and then let your imagination run wild with the embellishments.

Since I sell vintage jewelry and have an overabundance at my fingertips, I love using bits and pieces of old jewelry that I can't sell to embellish these DIY sewing projects.  I'll be posting some new projects as soon as I get back into my sewing room.  

Use what YOU have an abundance of for the embellishments . . . if you are a fabric hoarder, another favorite for me are fabric appliques.  No need to go out and buy more stuff to make this little clutch a special little treasure!

The pattern and inspiration comes from Alida, whose blog is on hiatus, but has lots of great ideas, patterns and inspiration.  Her personal story is touching . . . check out her blog, Alida Makes.

19 DIY Jeans Purses

Making jean purses is one of my favorite DIY projects. Needless to say I was thrilled when I found the website GuidePatterns and a free download for 19 patterns.  I have not downloaded them yet, so I don't know if it works properly.

Click here to go to the article.

DIY Woven Jeans Coaster

I love this idea, not only for this project, but as a way to make your own fabric for other projects (such as purses).

This project uses jeans seams that you probably have left over in your scrap stash from other denim jeans projects.  How cool is this concept?

Click here to go to the tutorial from Creating My Way to Success, a new discovery that has awesome projects!  Check it out . . .

DIY Printed Jeans

Fabric embellishment . . . one of my favorite things!

You would not believe how simple it is to create your own printed jeans.  

What awesome inspiration!  This method is not just for jeans . . . you can embellish t-shirts, fabric for purses, notebooks, canvas or tennis shoes . . . there are unlimited projects this technique can be used for.  

Click here for the tutorial.

Denim Jeans Mini Purse

What a cute little mini purse or belt pouch made from denim jeans legs!

Click on the link at the end of this post to go to the tutorial, which can be used as a guide.  I love the techniques used in the construction of the purse. 

The purse itself can be made fancier by using fabric embellishments, jewelry and buttons.

Let your imagination be your guide :)

Click here to go to the tutorial!

Denim Flip Flops

How cute are these denim flip flops to wear around the house?

The construction of these flip flops do not use shoe soles as a base, but it should not be too difficult to use an old pair of flip flops as a base.  You can use some of the other tutorials I have listed on this blog to see how to use recycle old flip flops.

Love this idea!  It has given me inspiration for many designs :)

Click here to go to the tutorial.

Potholder/Oven mitt

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Pot holders and oven mitts are one of the best projects for using up fabric scraps.  I don't know about you, but I can never have enough pot holders . . . they seem to disappear.

They also make great gifts when matched with coordinating napkins and placemats.

Don't you know I love using denim for these projects . . . so durable and strong!

I love the website About.com for learning how to do just about anything . . . click here for their tutorial!

Denim organizer

What an awesome concept!  

This denim organizer was originally made to organize belts,

 but I'm thinking of all types of ideas, like a lingerie or

 jewelry organizer.  

The pockets can be designed using the denim waistband part

 that has the button closure or secure a specially designed

 denim flap with velcro.

How about using denim pockets for

 the various sections? 

So many ideas!  

Roll it up and store in your luggage for organizing all

 those little things you take on a trip.

Click here to go to the original blog post.

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Make awesome slippers out of jeans!

In all my years of crafting with jeans, I have never seen a project

like these awesome slippers!  They would make a very nice gift.

Actually, you could use any type of material to make these slippers

 . . . like these . . . I'm thinking of the endless possibilities!

Click here to go to Nancy Minsky's tutorial for denim slippers.

Click here to go to Nancy's website, 21st Century Dressmakers.  

This website is one of the best I've run across in a very long time!

It is visually artistic, creative and oh so inventive.

She's the jeans queen!

  What a treat for  sewing crafters :) I love it!

Here is one of the most awesome denim slippers I have seen yet!  I found the photo on Pinterest, which leads to a dead link, but it is great inspiration!

Cool stuff to make!

Jeans Bags are timeless, inexpensive and so easy

to make . . . they also make awesome gifts.

Click here to go to the tutorial from Fave Crafts.

What a cool way to repurpose an old window frame.

This jewelry organizer holds lots of jewelry!

I love it :)

Click here for the tutorial from Jane at The Borrowed Abode.