Repurpose Your Old Jeans
What do you do with your old jeans? You know the ones that don't fit anymore. The ones that have a hole in the knee. How about that pair that started pulling apart at the back pockets? They aren't nice enough to donate to Goodwill or other charitable organizations that take old clothing. You just hate to throw them in the trash. I've got pairs of jeans that seem like comfortable old friends and I'd just hate to toss them.
Here are some unique things that you can do with your old jeans that I've found across the internet.
Make a Purse Out of those Blue Jeans
One way to recycle
This idea has been around for a while but it is still pretty popular. Use your imagination for embellishments to make it a part of your personality.Bottom fringe from the legs of the same pair of jeans would work. Adding a ruffle from a shirt or blouse that was ready for the rag bag also works.
Add some bling, if that is your style with studs, beads, baubles, or buttons.
Here is a nice place to visit to see how to make a purse from your blue jeans. Patterns That Fit You has instructions along with the picture above of samples of what you can do.
Make draft stoppers for your doors. Sew one end of leg, fill with pillow stuffing, old rags, or beans and sew the other end.
Recycle Jeans on eBay
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Gadget Caddy from Jeans Pockets
A nice way to repurpose old jeans.
I found this idea and it is really pretty clever! A little caddy to carry your cell phone, mini video recorder, or whatever you tech item you prefer.
This was an entry in a Sew Useful Contest at Instructables.com. Instructions are given on this page if you think you would like to try to make this for yourself or friends.
You really crafty folks might be able to make up several examples and sell them on line.
Sew several back pockets from jeans to a large piece of fabric and hang on a wall for an organizer.
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Crafty or Not
With these ideas will you look at your old jeans differently now?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes, I'm pretty crafty and I'm going to make some of these ideas.
poutine says:
Making some reusable grocery bags is a good way to
use old jeans.
Posted July 17, 2009
jeanieanne says:
Definitly.....I have a pair that I have often picked up to throw out but they say "No" so back in the cupboard they go
Posted May 02, 2009
0ctavias0fferings says:
I also have a lens which shows a couple of bags made from old jeans, definitely some great ides here.
Posted April 26, 2009
hlkljgk says:
i think i could manage a purse of my daughter's jeans for her to play with. cute idea.
Posted April 22, 2009
Nope, when they are worn out they are done. I'm not crafty anyway.
Rag Quilt Made From Old Jeans
Not Crafty? You can get Recycled Jeans Items Already Made
Denim Shoulder Bag with Silver Beads Crafted from Vintage Denim
Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 01/03/2010) 
Vintage Beaded Blue Denim Cell Phone / IPOD Holder Purse with Shoulder Strap
Amazon Price: (as of 01/03/2010)
Denim Wallet Silver Beaded Crafted from Vintage Denim, 7 1/2" x 4"
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 01/03/2010)
Denim Purse with Pink Flower Crafted from Vintage Denim, 7 1/2 x 5 1/2
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 01/03/2010)
Denim Wallet with Silver Decor Crafted from Vintage Denim, 5" x 4"
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 01/03/2010)
Recycle Jeans into a Binder Cover
Make a Tool Apron from recycled jeans
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Recycled Denim Comments
Let me know you stopped by. Give us some other ideas for recycling our old blue jeans.
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- alteredkat alteredkat Dec 14, 2009 @ 10:05 am
- I love the quilt...great ideas here! thanks!...and thanks for commenting on my fragile crackle lens...I appreciate your comments!
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- boutiqueshops boutiqueshops Nov 6, 2009 @ 7:48 pm
- super-duper ideas ~ love them all! Aprons are a great way to recycle old jeans too. Featuring your lens on my Reusing Household Items For Green Crafts lens!
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- paperfacets paperfacets Oct 28, 2009 @ 1:59 am
- These ideas never go out of style. Enjoyed this.
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- TheGreenerMe TheGreenerMe Sep 7, 2009 @ 4:04 pm
- Great Lens!! 5*'s! A great way to repurpose old jeans and save them from spending the end of their life in a landfill :)
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- spirituality spirituality Jul 25, 2009 @ 3:54 am
- Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
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Picture of Rag Quilt from Old Jeans courtesy of Patchwork and Quilting
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