by Krystie Bohmer

Created on: April 22, 2010

Crafting items out of denim will never fade away. Denim is the perfect material to use for crafting should you want to make something that will hold up under distress. The best place to obtain denim for crafting is probably right in your own home! You know what I’m talking about, those jeans that are embarrassing to wear due to the bottoms becoming too fringed or the ones that just don’t seem to fit anymore!

There are an uncountable number of things that can be made by recycling denim. Whether you want to make something for a child, girl or boy, a teenager or even an adult you will easily discover the vast amount of projects available to you such as; clothing, pillows, handbags, T-shirt embellishments, memo boards, blankets, and book covers just to name a few.

There are a number of online sites that provide well illustrated directions and patterns to save you time and money verse driving around to different places in search of something that appeals to you.

Clothing and Accessories

Thread Banger Blog – Turn an old pair of jeans into a fashionable new skirt, complete with large photographs of each step for easy to follow instructions.

Baby JuJu – Adorable jean bag tutorial that can be used for everyday bags, beach bag or a shopping bag.

All Free Crafts – Recycle denim jeans into cute denim pocket purses that are sure to delight the heart of any girl.

Love To Sew – Offers fantastic instructions on how to make a cool denim tote bag for larger items.

AOK Corral – Unique shoulder bag and water bottle holder is perfect for someone who enjoys walking a lot!

Home Decor

DIY – Video instructions for a denim bulletin board perfect for a teenagers room.

All Free Crafts – Denim organizer which uses legs of cut-off jeans to create a useful element anywhere in the home.

All free Crafts – Denim scatter rug that would add character to any room.

My Recycled bags – Recycled denim potholders are simple enough to whip up a whole bunch at once.

This Recycled Life – A recycled jeans rug was inspired by a magazine ad having a one thousand dollar price tag!

Miscellaneous

Craftbits – Craft a denim rose that can be used as a pin or as an embellishment on a denim bag, or even sewn onto a shirt as an embellishment.

All Free Crafts – Pocket denim magnets for a fun way to display notepad and pen

All Free Crafts – Craft a darling denim diary cover that is simply irresistible!

Favecrafts – More ideas on how to recycle denim, 14 Things to do with old Jeans.

When crafting with denim you can rest assure that your creation will be adored and complimented by many people. Denim is such a common fabric that is used and liked by the majority of people. Denim will physically fade but its quality and value in today’s market will always stay the same.

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