Butterflies - stylish accessory, relevant for both men and girls. From one pair of old jeans you can make a dozen different butterflies for yourself and your friends.
2. Bags
An old pair of jeans + a strap = a lunch bag or tote.
3. Wall and table organizers
This cute cup holder can be made even with children. It looks nice and protects your hands from getting hot.
5. Pillow
If you have a brutal bachelor interior at home, then such a pillow will come in handy. Pockets can be used as storage for the remote control.
6. Mat
If you have a lot of old denim clothes, you can make a rug out of it - like the one in the photo above, or like the one in this video instruction.
7. Shoes
If you are not afraid of complex projects, then the idea of making shoes or these “denim felt boots” may inspire you to create your own masterpiece.
This removable collar is very easy to make. If you have an unnecessary old shirt with defects, just cut off the collar from it and decorate it with rivets, rhinestones, spikes, beads or something else.
A great option for men is a holster made from old jeans, which can hold small tools and parts when performing various jobs. Making a holster is very simple. It is enough to cut off the top part with pockets and process the cuts.
Dedicated to lovers of casual style: a table napkin with a cozy pocket for cutlery.
If you take a pair of jeans, connect the legs and trim off the excess, the back pockets will turn into breast pockets, and the jeans themselves will turn into a comfortable apron.
On the eve of Valentine's Day, such a simple decoration is very relevant. Recommended for adults and very young fashionistas, as well as those who are in love with life.
Bill Jackson You can also make a pair of jeans gift wrapping for wine with a functional pocket for a corkscrew. Instructions.
Are you tired or stressed? Take your scissors and cut, cut, cut your denim into long strips. You can roll them into rolls of different diameters and use them, for example, to decorate a frame. Instructions.
15. Covers for paper and e-books
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sinderella1977uk.blogspot.ru Another option for the practical housewife is to recycle jeans into oven mitts.
17. Necklace
nancyscouture.blogspot.ru 18. Upholstery
www.designboom.com If you have accumulated a lot of old denim clothing, it may be enough to upholster several pieces of furniture.
19. Mask
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www.myrecycledbags.com Every part of your jeans can be useful to you. For example, the seams make excellent cup holders and hot pads. Instructions.
This non-standard and eye-catching option for using old jeans can be useful in a country house or balcony.
22. House for a kitten
23. Jeans skirt
In the end, if your jeans are torn somewhere, are very dirty, or you are a little tired of their style, you can dye them, decorate them, tear them into shapes with your own hands, turn them into shorts or even a skirt.
www.thesunwashigh.com Several cans of paint, glitter and a love of space are the main ingredients for the transformation regular jeans into galactic ones. Instructions.
If you've never done anything handmade, but you want to, try making prints on a pair of jeans that you don't mind. Take red textile paint, cut out a heart-shaped stencil and decorate your knees with a romantic print.
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Large holes in jeans can be decorated with lace inserts. You can also decorate the edges of shorts, pockets and other parts of the product with lace.
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www.denimology.com Remember that it is very smooth transition colors are almost impossible to achieve and the first time the result may not be very happy. Gradient coloring is a matter of practice. By the way, a gradient can also be made using bleach.
28. Decorating with rhinestones
An interesting way to transform jeans, which will require lace fabric and special fabric markers.
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You can also cut jeans with a blade many, many times - you get something in the style of one of the Chanel models.
Don't throw away your old combat jeans. Give them new life! We hope that these ideas will be useful to you and will inspire you to start your own handmade projects.
What can be done from old jeans that are already out of fashion? Today we will not consider ingenious crafts that enhance the interior.
No ripped denim shorts or weird denim shorts soft toys. I bring to your attention a selection of full-fledged items of decent-looking clothing. Oh look at this dress with a denim top! You can sew this easily...
What you can do from old jeans with your own hands
This is the top you can get if you try just a little. For example, you finally got caught up in the summer mood and turned your jeans into shorts in no time. There's still plenty of fabric left that can be used to make a top!
It is necessary to sew elastic bands at the back, thanks to them the item will fit perfectly.
And here it is simple patterns, with which you can create this cute top! Recommendation: in order not to make a mistake with the size, try to cut out the details of the product from another simple fabric, try on whether they suit you. Next, you can cut out pieces from the denim and sew a spectacular top.
This is the kind of sundress you can make from upside down jeans!
The idea is extraordinary, such a dress can be easily made even by a person who has never sewn before.
Elegant simplicity! Denim belt looks nice. Below are video instructions for those who are determined to remake a couple of old jeans. After watching the video, you can make such a belt.
An airy skirt for a summer look. I know many women who are crazy about this style of clothing!
Adorable vest with pockets!
This is how she looks from the back, very feminine. The bow is an optional element.
Watch in this video how to sew an original vest. Simple and clear instructions: the girl doesn’t speak Russian at all, but in the case of altering jeans, everything is so easy that you just need to look without listening! The needle asks to be picked up by itself.
Another option for a simple cut top, with a white openwork frill.
Simple things are fascinating. Simplicity is what we intuitively value in design, something that doesn't distract too much from the integrity of the image. Watch the master class in a short video and see how easy it is to create a mind-blowing thing with your own hands!
Here's how to make a chic piece of jewelry out of old denim shirt! You don't even have to sew.
An oven mitt from a denim pocket!
You can make these organizer pillows from jeans. They look very decent, but you won’t have to sew for a long and painful time!
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Bag made from old jeans
Bag- one of the most popular things that is sewn from old jeans. We offer you several options for turning jeans into a bag.
Option 1:
To work you will need:
- Old jeans
Old tie
Old brooch
Pins
Sewing machine
- Scissors
Let's get started:
1) Cut off the legs of the jeans to make shorts at a level just below the pockets.
2) Cut all rough seams at the bottom.
3) Turn your jeans inside out. Sew together back and front, cutting off all unnecessary.
4) Secure with pins bottom edge and sew it on a sewing machine.
5) Turn the product inside out to the front side. You should end up with something like this:
6) The main part of the bag is ready, now you need to add accessories to it. To make a handle, you will need old tie suitable color. Thread it through the side and front loops of the former jeans.
7) Secure the ends of the tie in the fly area beautiful brooch. Your new bag is ready!
Option 2:
The second simple version of the bag is suitable for small items, for example, picnic snacks.
To work you will need:
- Old jeans
Old narrow belt
Needle and thread
Pins
Sewing machine
- Scissors
Let's get started:
1) Prepare the necessary materials.
2) Cut the pant leg about halfway ( 40 centimeters).
3) Prepare straps: one with a buckle about 10 centimeters, second piece with holes length 40 centimeters and two more pieces about 3 centimeters.
4, 5) Turn the pant leg inside out. Since the top seam will be the top of the bag, machine sew the other edge.
6) Sew the corners to form a triangle, as shown in the photo. Then, if you turn the trouser leg right side out, the corners will be rounded.
7) At one end of a long cord, make holes using an awl.
8) On one side of the trouser leg, approximately starting from the center, use a thread and a needle to sew long lace. Use a small piece of belt length 3 centimeters to make a loop.
9) Sew a piece of belt with a buckle to the bottom, as shown in the photo, so that you can fasten the belt. Also use a second piece of belt length 3 centimeters.
Option 3:
You can sew old jeans from old ones original and very simple bag-bag Lined and trimmed in bright cotton material.
To work you will need:
- Old wide leg jeans
Material for lining and finishing
Needle and thread
Pins
Sewing machine
Safety pin
- Scissors
Let's get started:
1) Cut bottom of the trouser leg from old jeans. The wider the legs, the wider your future bag will be. You can choose its height yourself if you wish.
2) Cut out another piece of jeans bottom of the future bag, having previously taken measurements.
3) Using pins secure the bottom of the bag turning the trouser leg inside out.
4) Machine sew the edges connecting the bottom to the top. After this, turn the product right side out. It should look like this.
5) If desired, you can add several details for decoration.
6) To make the lining, cut out color cotton fabric rectangular ones were made by attaching to them a ready-made blank for the future bag, as shown in the photo. The upper part of the lining will be used for exterior finishing, so you should leave it high.
7) Sew both pieces of lining together, and then pin around the outside of the bag as shown in the photo. The lining will be tucked right side in.
8) Sew the edge on the machine, retreating approximately 0.5 centimeters from the edge, and then make another seam approximately 7 centimeters from the edge. By tucking the lining inside, you should end up with something like this:
9) You can make the height of the top trim any desired. Insert the lining inside the bag and then secure it from the inside. On the outside, make another line approximately 2.5 centimeters from the edge of the lining. This will be the place for the future lace.
10) Make a hole on the outside and use a safety pin to insert the cord.
Yoga mat cover
Carpet covers, which are required for yoga classes, are sometimes quite difficult to find, and they usually cost more than the mats themselves. Why not make your own handy rug bag? Moreover, it is quite easy to do this from old jeans.
To work you will need:
- Old jeans or pants
Pins
Sewing machine
- Scissors
Let's get started:
1) Cut off the jeans one pant leg. This will be the basis for the future case.
2) Check that the length of the trouser leg is slightly longer than the rug. If necessary, cut off any excess.
3) Fold the pant leg seam inside, as shown in the photo, turning it inside out.
4) Machine stitch the edge. It will be the bottom of your future case.
5) Turn the pant leg back inside out to the front side, you should end up with a bottom like this:
6) Fold the second edge, turning the pant leg inside out, and secure it with pins. The width of the fold will depend on how long will the rug be?. To do this, first place a mat inside your trouser leg and check that it fits there completely.
7) Sew this edge in a circle, but not all the way, leaving a hole to insert the lace.
8) You can take it any thick lace or make it yourself from the second pant leg. To do this, you need to cut a strip along the entire length along with the seam.
9) Carefully stitch the strip from the wrong side, then turn it right side out. Can iron the lace.
10) With safety pin insert the lace into the upper part of the leg from the wrong side.
11) Turn the trouser leg right side out and pull the ends of the lace through a hole made in the top.
12) Cut another strip about 10 centimeters.
13) Fold it several times and machine stitch it along its entire length. It will be handle for your case.
14) Sew one edge of the handle to the top lace, and the second to the bottom of the case.
The rug cover is ready!
Denim flower
Various crafts can be made from denim scraps, for example: original denim flowers, which will become wonderful decorations for clothes, shoes, bags and other things.
To work you will need:
- Denim scraps
Threads with a needle
- Scissors
Let's get started:
1) Prepare all the necessary materials.
2) Cut 4 petals in the shape of a figure eight, one round and one in the shape of a leaf, as shown in the photo. The sheet can be cut from denim with a seam in the middle.
3) Fold the petals in the shape of a figure eight in half and sew with reverse side.
4) Cut the sheet and round pattern with scissors from the edges to make fringe.
5) Gather all the parts of the flower together and sew all the details.
You can decorate your bag with denim flowers.
Jeans slippers
You might be surprised that old jeans can be sewn original denim slippers for home, which are very comfortable and quite durable thanks to the denim fabric.
To work you will need:
- Old jeans
Foam rubber sheet
Needles and threads
Pins
Sewing machine
Pen and chalk
- Scissors
Let's get started:
1) Choose the right jeans to fit your feet crazy in width in back pockets.
2) Take as a sample some a pair of your shoes, attach it to a sheet of cardboard and trace the contours with a pen.
3) Cut out of cardboard along the contour two soles.
4) Attach the soles to the bottom of the cut legs and trace them chalk along the contour.
5) Pin the legs so they don't get mixed up, then cut along the chalk outline of the pattern, leaving 2 centimeters for seams.
6) Sew a double pattern on a sewing machine, leaving part of the sole unstitched so that you can later insert solid foundation future slippers.
7) Cut from foam rubber two soles, which correspond in size to cardboard patterns.
8) Turn the denim blank right side out and insert it into it first cardboard and then foam soles.
9) Stitch by hand open side of the soles to hide the cardboard and foam inside. The soles are ready.
10) Cut from jeans back pockets and insert the soles into them.
11) Sew on the reverse side bottom of pocket to soles.
12) Simple denim slippers are ready!
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Jeans apron
Very easy to do apron from the back of old jeans, which you won’t mind getting dirty in the kitchen or workshop and which can be easily washed.
To work you will need:
- Old jeans
Cotton material
Any details for decoration (optional)
Needles and threads
Pins
Sewing machine
- Scissors
Let's get started:
1) Cut off the back of the jeans below the pockets by approximately 10 centimeters. Leave part of the waistband of your jeans (approximately 10 centimeters on both sides).
2) Unstitch the seam of the trouser leg until it is even, and then sew curved part to the opposite side.
3) To decorate the apron, you can use inserts made of colored cotton fabric. For example, you can cut out a piece of denim material in the area between the waistband and the body and insert it instead bright detail.
4) You can also use other bright parts, including lace or finishing tape to make your apron more fun. Also be sure to lengthen the waistband to make it easier to tie at the back.
Jeans rug
Often, to make crafts and various other things from old jeans, the denim fabric itself is used without seams or belts. To make your creativity as waste-free as possible, you can even use details like places with rough seams and belts. For example, you can sew an original rug from them.
To work you will need:
- Belts, lower legs and strips with seams from old jeans about 5-6 centimeters wide
Cotton finishing material
Needles and threads
Pins
Sewing machine
- Scissors
Let's get started:
1) Place all the jeans strips together in a row in the order in which you go, trimming the ends. You can use the details completely different colors in any order, or put them in colors from lighter to darker. You can also leave labels old jeans
2) Fasten the strips with threads or pins, and then sew them together using sewing machine . Be careful: in some places the machine may not be able to handle too thick material, then you will have to sew the parts manually with thick needles.
3) When the main part of the carpet is ready, you can sew on the sides finishing. The trim can be made from the same denim material, or you can use another thick fabric.
Jeans blanket
You can make it out of old jeans original thick blanket, which can also be used like picnic mat. For this work, it is important to take all measurements very carefully and cut out a large number of square patterns from fabrics, which will then be sewn into one.
To work you will need:
- Old jeans (several pairs)
Material for finishing and back side
Old jeans are most often used for alterations. There are many things that needlewomen and simply creative people can come up with to extend the life of denim products. Denim is a very fertile fabric to reuse. It is durable, natural, wear-resistant, resistant to mechanical damage, easy to care for and products made from it suit absolutely everyone. So before you get rid of your old jeans, check out our list of simple and difficult ones, but most importantly, interesting ideas, what you can make with your own hands from old jeans.
Shorts
The simplest and most popular repurpose of old jeans is, of course, shorts. What could be simpler - you need to take and cut off the legs so that shorts are made, you don’t even need to specifically measure the length, you can do it by eye.
And if you want to do it correctly, beautifully, and even with interesting decor, then our master class “” will help you with this.
Cat bed
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A pair of old jeans, insulation or remnants of coat or woolen fabric for softness, ready-made bias tape for edging the edges, thread for stitching and an applique to determine the identity of the future product.
Bag made from old jeans
photo: pixabay From just one pair you can sew two bags at once - one from the top of the jeans, the second from the trouser legs. For the first one, you will also need lining fabric and handles; there will already be plenty of pockets in it. 
photo: free-tutorial.net And from trouser legs you can sew the most ordinary string bag or. 
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New chair upholstery made from old jeans
One pair of jeans is enough for two chairs. Considering that all jeans have a different shade of denim, you can “unite” the chairs with your own design of the upholstery surface, which is easy to do using a stencil and fabric paint.
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Cosmetic bag from denim pockets
The back pockets in jeans are the largest in size, they can also be used for alterations, for example, for various small items.
Denim pillowcases
photo: @natti_fidunina What kind of pillowcase the pillowcase will be depends solely on your imagination; it may be completely simple or, on the contrary, made of pieces in a patchwork style.
In addition, this one.
Kitchen accessories
There is room for your imagination to run wild. From old jeans you can make oven mitts, coasters, napkins, an organizer for cutlery, and with many different pockets and lace decor.
Apron
photo: @elenabelkina0608
A very simple and at the same time original idea, in our master class.
Potholder and hot stand
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Cover for the handle of a frying pan
An excellent alternative to the usual potholder, which...
Sewing machine cover
photo: @anna_tolstikova This cover will protect your sewing assistant from dust and any external damage. Besides, it also looks beautiful.
Rug made from old jeans
photo: @annavadbol Everything is simple here, old jeans are cut into strips of the same width, tied together, rolled into balls and then using a crochet hook you get an original retro style denim rug.
You can go a different, but also simple way, and...
Denim blanket or bedspread
photo: @emiliatihanova; kleine-stiche.blogspot For such a project you will need not a single pair of jeans, a lot of free time and knowledge of the basics of patchwork. But difficulties are not scary creative people, but on the contrary serve as an additional incentive.
Flower brooch and earrings
photo: @lapatunec; @eberezina091 Use the leftovers from big creative projects to remake old jeans to create the cutest accessories - flowers, brooches, bow ties, earrings, bracelets.
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Mobile case in patchwork style
photo: @fedanna_khv Beautiful, simple, convenient and inexpensive.
Wall organizer
photo: @handmade_polytsia This is a very convenient device that can be used anywhere and for anything - for sewing accessories, for stationery, for baby accessories on the crib.
Original denim slippers
photo: @111271olga DIY slippers? Why not! You can even swing at espadrilles.
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Stands for stationery
photo: @tatiyanamay Thick jeans are best for items that need to hold their shape. It will be enough to further strengthen them with a special dense non-woven fabric.
Mini handbag or cosmetic bag with clasp
photo: @svstolyarova
photo: @ridicullina.d There are never enough accessories like this. A mini handbag with a clasp can be used as a cosmetic bag or as a clutch.
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Sunglasses case
photo: @natti_fidunina Sewing such a cover is not at all difficult. Just cut out the details suitable size made from jeans, lining fabric and seal (you can use any). Place all the pieces together, sew them together, and turn them right side out. Sew up the open hole by hand. Topstitch the resulting detail. Fold the piece to form a pocket and stitch along the short sides. Sew on a loop and a button.
Jeans backpack
photo: @nadezhda.rachkovskaia The difficulty of such a sewing project depends solely on your skill. You can sew a simple one or choose a more complex model with pockets and different compartments.
Denim skirt
photo: @elizabelleclothier It can be short, long, with wedges, decorated with lace or inserts from another fabric.
To cope with layered seams and thick denim, you will need. Read how to use it on BurdStyle.ru.
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A pair of jeans, worn out by time and adventure, can be found in the closet of even the most ascetic person. The situation is familiar: wear it, don’t wear it, but it’s a pity to throw it away? Don't despair, today we will offer a lot of options on what to do with old jeans so that they get a new life.
We sew stylish clothes from old jeans
The most common option for alterations is stylized clothing. The simplest thing is shorts made from old jeans, but in our case this is elementary.
Making a skirt
You can if you wish. If you are not a fan of scuffs, and your favorite pants suddenly become weak at the knees or have a hole in the thigh, you can safely move on to alterations.
- Cut the pant legs to the required length.
- At the back, fold the corners of the trouser legs inwards in the form of a triangle, and place a piece of jeans under them.
- Sew it to the base of the skirt.
- From the front side, place the pieces one on top of the other, and also sew.
Interesting! Converting children's jeans into a skirt is as easy as shelling pears. To do this, cut them shorter and sew several tiers of frills to the bottom.
You can decorate the item with beads, rhinestones or rivets. The fabric insert can be taken in a bright, contrasting color.
DIY sundress
If you have several pairs of trousers, you can make a sundress. To sew a sundress from old jeans like a young peasant lady, you will need:
- centennial trousers;
- piece of fabric with floral print.
Let's start sewing:
- The patterns show exactly how to cut the trousers.
- Sew the straps, attach the resulting bust to the colorful cut, measure the desired length, and mark with chalk.
- Cut a skirt of any length from the floral cut, with a seam allowance.
- Sew the skirt to the top, and you can make a snap-on pocket from the trouser leg.
Interesting! An old sundress can be styled. Unravel the jeans into stripes and cover an old dress with these stripes, like frills.
Apron for the hostess
Do you like to cook? In this case, it will be interesting to make a fashionable apron with your own hands.
- Take old trousers, cut them out as in the photo so that the butt and the continuation of the waistband remain.
- Prepare the lace and stitch it to the hem.
- You can decorate this fashionable attribute with flowers and felt sheets.
Made from old jeans stylish vest, watch the master class in the video below.
Jeans bags
Sewing a bag means finding a comfortable and functional item in your wardrobe. You can make several types of bags from old denim.
Laptop bag
This is an excellent accessory for a dry office style.
- Wash and dry your pants, outline the future dimensions of the bag.
- Trim the legs and machine sew the bottom seam.
- Insert a zipper into the top seam area.
- Future handles will be made from the side seams of the trouser legs.
DIY bucket bag
We sew a light and comfortable youth item from old jeans.
- Using the height of the leg, mark the height of the future backpack, cut and sew at the bottom. If desired, this can be done with contrasting threads.
- Choose cotton fabric for the lining. Mark the size and attach it to the denim.
- Align the height and width of the parts of the backpack, step back 5 mm from the top edge and sew on the lining.
- The handles can be made from the same fabric as the backpack itself.
- Make holes in the upper armhole and thread the lace.
Rugs made from denim ribbons
When you are wondering what you can do with old jeans, if they are badly damaged or there are scraps left after sewing a skirt with shorts, we can offer you the idea of a rug made from ribbons.
- Weave a braid from thin strips or twist a thick rope.
- Fold it in a circle and sew the workpiece from the wrong side with thread. Make sure that the bundles do not fall apart.
- Several rugs of different diameters will create an interesting atmosphere in both the bathroom and bedroom.
Interesting! For your dacha, you can sew a denim tablecloth. To do this, cut your pants into pieces and sew them into a rectangle. the right size. Use multiple types of fabric if desired.
The most unexpected ideas for “denim” creativity
To your attention the most original ideas How to remake old jeans at home.
- Curtains for the garden. You can sew pockets to the canvas to hide small items, magazines or newspapers.
- Butterfly is a relevant accessory for both stylish woman, and for a man. From one container you can sew butterflies for a whole company.
- Wall or desktop organizers. Sew a square or rectangle from old pants, and put pockets on it from different fabrics. You can hide whatever you want in such compartments.
- Cup holder. Twist a long flap or tourniquet around the circumference. You can do this yourself, or you can involve children. At the end, glue cardboard on top, or sew it.
- Pillowcase or pillow. Spread the pants, cut them to make a square, sew three sides, and on the fourth you can put a zipper. Sew a pocket onto such an interior detail. This will be a super place to store your remote control.
- You can make shoes: felt boots, summer boots or sandals. The downside of these shoes is that they get wet and can only be worn in dry weather.
- Detachable collar. Cut from old shirt gate, decorate it with denim, rivets, spikes, etc.
- Holster for tools. It is very convenient and practical for busy men. Any woman can make such an accessory for her husband. Cut off the part with pockets, finish the seams, sew dividers for small tools.
- Earrings. Buy accessories, and the decoration can be made in the form of denim flowers, circles or patterns. Add a matching necklace to them.
- Gift packaging for a bottle of wine. Sew a “wrapper” from a large piece of paper, decorate with ribbon, and for added interest sew on a pocket for a corkscrew.
- If you're feeling stressed, pick up a pair of scissors and cut long strips from your old pants. Roll them into rolls of different diameters and place them on a glue gun to create an interesting frame.
- The diary notebook will transform in an instant. The denim cover will become stylish solution. Place the notebook on the fabric, mark it with chalk, cut it out and sew it like a cover. A stylish pocket will serve as a place to store a pencil or pen.
- Those who have a lot of time and are not afraid of painstaking work can upholster upholstered furniture with patches of different sizes.
- If you make a pouf cover from jeans, you will get a stylish accent to your interior.
- An interesting lampshade will add youth and freshness to the room. Even children can be trusted to create a youthful interior.
- Paintings. Any sketch base can be sheathed or pasted over using a glue gun.
- House for a pet. Fill a kind of denim pillow with any soft filling.
- To make your kitchen sparkle with denim tones, sew oven mitts or coasters.
- For the garden, just a few pairs of pants can turn into a stylish hammock. Turn pockets into cup holders.
- Bag for clothespins. From a couple of scraps, sew a simple bag on three sides, insert hangers into it, and cut one side of the bag closer to the top.
- Sew interesting decor for flower pot, decorate it neckerchief, ribbons or appliqués.
- Case for mobile phone. It is made according to the standard pillowcase pattern: sew three sides from the inside out, turn it inside out, and trim the edges.
Even if there is no time fashionable jeans have become unusable, they will be able to serve you faithfully in another, sometimes unexpected capacity. Experiment, create a “jeans” mood for yourself.
Video: Step-by-step process for creating a vest from old jeans
