Here are some creative ideas for using just the pockets from Levi's jeans. Post your own ideas below.
Put A Pocket On A Placemat
A friend of mine sews the pockets on cloth placemats, perfect for a napkin and utensils at mealtime.
By LAF
Shoulder Bag
You can sew them together and add a cord to make a tiny shoulder bag. Needless to add, you can embroider or otherwise decorate it (stick or iron-ons, etc). The 60's are back. All was not lost and we have a chance to share some of the good bits with our daughters.
By Kiwi
Glue To A School Binder
I have used the pockets glued on to the kids binders for school. It is the perfect place to put a pencil or pen or should I say... a note to pass in class.
Laura
Add Pockets To Bedskirt
If you are decorating a bedroom to go along with the rug, I suggest putting the pockets on a bed skirt. This is great for pencils. Also, sew two together to make a book for by the bedside. I saw this on HGTV on Decorating Cents.
By rdoe1976
Fridge Pockets
You can use the pockets and make cute noteholders for the fridge by adding magnets.
By Dmhummel
Pockets On A Quilt
After making a quilt, I sewed pockets on the outside for my grandkids, they loved putting their little toys in them.
By Stevie
Scrapbooking
Why not add the pocket to a scrapbook page? I designed a denim scrapbook page showing my husband and 2 kids all wearing overalls. I added denim shoulder straps, clasp and buttons on each side and put a denim pocket at the bottom center of the page. It's very adorable.
By Cheryl from Missouri
Armchair Pocket For Remotes
You could sew a strip of fabric to the pocket to throw over the arm of a couch or chair to put in the remotes or TV Guide.
By Hope R
Handy Wall Hanging
I saw a cute idea on Martha one time that would probably work for your Levi pockets. Martha made a wall hanging with pockets for a baby's room, but I think if you sewed a dowel into some nice looking fabric and then sewed the pockets on the fabric it would be a nice usable wall hanging for a child or teenager!
By judgej
Girl's Pocketbook
I cut out the pocket and let my girls decorate them with paint and glitter, add a strap or ribbon and they have a pocketbook of their own. And they made it.
By Donna
Levi's Pockets In Home Decor
I saw a Levi pocket glued to a piece of old wood with dried prairie grasses. It had a huge amount of charm.
By melody_yesterday
Wall Hanging
Attach a ribbon for a hanger and make a cute wall hanging by adding a cheap packet of carrots, and a muslin bunny.
By Harlean from Arkansas
Coin Purse or Mobile Phone Pouch
Glue the outer edges of two pockets and glue them together leaving a space in between them, add some velco or zip to the top and you have a cute coin purse. Or add some cord or ribbon to it and you have a neck holder for a mobile phone
By Louise
Use Baby Pockets For Creative Pins
I use toddlers or infant pockets to make pins. You can decorate with buttons, iron-on fringes or any iron-on design, jewerly or any thing you want. Be creative.
By Pauley
Coasters
My sister-in-law uses them for coasters for drinks. You can either cut real close to the edge and use a plain stitch or whipstitch the outer edge in either ribbon or yarn.
By Jessica
Several Craft Ideas
- Decorate and sew onto sweatshirts for "cool" look and convenience.
- Sew together and add Velcro for change purse.
- Sew together and attach (sides to sides) for a children's carryall belt.
- Attach to Christmas stockings, just the right size for a wrapped cassette tape.
- Save and sew onto canvas backing for a hanging organizer.
By Doggy
By Jeanne3737 in Maine (Guest Post)
03/07/2007
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