This is a page about jean pocket crafts. Almost all the parts of a pair of jeans can be used in recycled crafts.
You don't need expensive materials to make new jewelry. To make this beautiful brooch, I used a piece of old jeans, a piece of a plastic shampoo bottle, a few beads and crystals.
The Tree of Life is a popular and universal symbol that has been used all over the world for centuries. To make this Tree of Life Pendant, I used denim from old jeans, copper wire from an old transformer and goldstone chips with holes. I really like the combination of blue denim with copper wire and brown goldstone. It is not difficult and not expensive to make this pendant.
If you have small pieces of old jeans left, you can make beads out of them. Denim beads go well with wood beads and leather cord.
Don't throw away your old jeans. Fold a few denim circles, add beads and you will have this original brooch. I like very much the contrast between the raw edge of the denim and the pearlescent color of the beads.
Using lightweight denim scraps, lace, and a doily you too can make this toilet seat and tank cover set. This is a page about how to make denim toilet seat and tank covers.
This is a page about making coasters and pot holders from jeans. Denim fabric is so durable that recycling old jeans into new items is a popular craft.
This is a page about making a recycled jean flower. Save scraps of denim from mending or hemming jeans to make these pretty flowers.
This is a page about making children's hats from scrap denim. Leftover denim from jeans can be made into these cute kids' hats.
This is a page about making a crocheted denim purse. Recycle denim material as strips to crochet a unique bag.
This is a page about recycled jeans planters. Recycling jeans sets the stage for many craft projects.
Use old jeans of different colors to sew this original Japanese bag. This bag is made of two different fabrics and is reversible. You will get two different looks in one bag.
Origami is the art of paper folding. I made this brooch by folding denim from old jeans instead of paper. I used the origami scheme for folding a dove.
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I am looking for ideas for using old jeans, something besides using them for quilts and pot holders. Thanks.
Does anyone have any crafting ideas for old, holey jeans?
Craft Uses for Old Jeans. I am looking for craft projects using old denim jeans. When jeans are past their prime and not suitable for wearing, you can recycle the fabric to use in craft projects.
