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Are you tired of throwing away your old denim jeans? Don’t worry! We have got you covered with some fantastic upcycled denim DIYs that you can try today.
Whether you’re a bargain hunter looking for creative ways to save money or a crafter eager to unleash your creativity, these upcycled denim projects are perfect for you.
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Check out these upcycled denim projects
Use old denim jeans to recover an armchair

Use colorful embroidery threads to sprinkle sunflowers all over the back of your jacket.

Upcycle your old denim into this gorgeous whale that would make a great gift for an ocean-loving child.

You’ll need to collect a few jean pockets for this denim upcycle project, but the end result is something stylish and functional.

Follow this tutorial to find out how to repurpose old denim into a cottagecore chic chair cover.

This gorgeous DIY Christmas tree is made from the belt loops, hems and seams of repurposed jeans. Leave them plain or decorate them for Christmas.

Watch the video to see how to transform a pair of jeans into a denim backpack!
Find out how easy it us to turn your tired, worn out denim into a cute rag rug!

Transform your old denim into a cute tote bag.

I just can’t get enough of these jean pocket organizers!

These gorgeous recycled jeans pillows will brighten up any home. They made from upcycled denim and have colourful pom poms and sari trim for that boho look.

Watch the video to see how to refashion old thrifted jeans into a fabulous bucket bag.
Learn how to make upcycled baby shoes with a free sewing pattern. It’s a great way to reuse and recycle denim for durable fabric shoes!

Be inspired to turn your old jeans into a GORGEOUS bucket tote bag!

Grab some old denims and make a stunning circular DIY rug out of them. Follow the tutorial to find all the details and sew your own recycled denim rug.

Take a pile of thrifted jeans and turn them into a cute chevron pillow.

Turn an old pair of jeans into a one-of-a-kind denim backpack. It has lots of pockets and can be converted into a crossbody bag.

This gorgeous denim wreath for all seasons is simply made from leftover scraps from other projects. Felt scraps for the roses and jeans seams for the base.

Sew a DIY fold over clutch using recycled denim and leather or faux leather with an optional cross body strap

These star shaped bean bags are perfect for outdoor or indoor play with kids!

Denim is one of the most durable fabrics made and also the easiest to find for projects such as this small space floor mat. You can repurpose last year’s worn out jeans or go in search of a handful of jumpers or dresses at the thrift store without spending a lot of money.

This denim quilt is gorgeous and will look great over your sofa!

Find out how to make this cute denim picnic blanket from old jeans!

Here’s another way to repurpose those old holey (or should we say too tight?) blue jeans. Nothing says 4th of July like red, white and blue bunting!

This Rug Making 101 video will show you how to weave a rug using old jeans! The jeans rug is adorable!
Discover how to make denim feathers from recycled jeans, perfect for crafting trendy accessories and home decor.

This upcycled denim doorstop is practical and stylish.

How to make a cosmetic bag from unwanted jeans

