54 Incredible Ways to Reuse Your Old Jeans.

Do you have old fashioned jeans in your closet?

And you don't know what to do with it?

Given the price they cost, we always hesitate to get rid of them...

What if we gave them a second life ?

Because the fabric of jeans, denim, is super resistant, very soft and has a casual look.

It can therefore be used for lots of super cool and easy to do DIY projects. Plus, you don't need to be a sewing expert!

Here are 54 amazing ways to reuse your old jeans . No more waste and make way for recycling! Watch:

Contents

• 1. Turn old baggy jeans into skinny
• 2. Bleach and decorate old jeans
• 3. Draw on old jeans with a bleach pen
• 4. Are your jeans too big? Here's the trick to getting it the right size
• 5. Recycle your old jeans into picnic mats
• 7. In a small purse
• 8. In superb Indian bracelet
• 9. Recycle old jeans into a lace skirt
• 10. Make a little apron out of old jeans
• 11. In a superb denim strap
• 12. In pretty floral brooches
• 13. Brooch in the shape of a rose
• 14. Turn old shorts into a stylish skirt
• 15. In a small canvas basket from Nîmes
• 16. In cushion covers
• 17. In original denim cuff
• 18. In woven basket
• 19. In denim placemats
• 20. In a small pouch for his iPod
• 21. In a custom denim jacket
• 22. In laced denim corset
• 23. Recycle old jeans into a draft excluder
• 24. In pencil pot
• 25. In aprons for children
• 26. In Halloween pumpkins
• 27. In a travel or sports bag
• 28. As a cute bookmark
• 29. As a baby bib
• 30. As a Christmas wreath
• 31. In a stylish handbag
• 32. In rustic coat racks
• 33. In a denim beach bag
• 34. Recycle old jeans into a mini skirt
• 35. In balloons for children
• 36. As a fancy necklace
• 37. In denim napkin
• 37. As an elegant necklace
• 38. As a beautiful bath mat
• 39. In beautiful plush in the shape of a whale
• 40. In large pouch
• 41. In Christmas decoration
• 42. In a pretty ring
• 43. Pouf
• 44. In personalized jeans for children
• 45. Potholder for the oven
• 46. In an elegant beach bag
• 47. In cushion cover
• 48. In a pretty bag
• 49. In an armchair covered in denim
• 50. In table
• 51. In gift box
• 52. In slippers
• 53. In bottle bag
• 54. In handbag

1. Turn old baggy jeans into skinny

Do you have old jeans whose shape is no longer fashionable? It's way too loose. You can turn it into a skinny with just a few seams. This video tutorial will guide you step by step. No need to be a very good designer to get there, you'll see. I'm not talking about the savings you'll make!

2. Bleach and decorate old jeans

Tired of having the same jeans as everyone else? Why not take an old pair of jeans and personalize it? To do this, simply soak the lower legs in a little bleach to bleach them. Then, draw pretty patterns with permanent marker. And now, voila. You can follow the tutorial here.

3. Draw on old jeans with a bleach pen

It's kind of the same idea as the one above, but this time you're going to draw with a bleach pen. It's up to you to be creative! You can do this on your denim pants, but also on a denim jacket or skirt.

4. Are your jeans too big? Here's the trick to getting it the right size

If your jeans are loose at the waist, we finally have the solution for you! Just take an elastic band and sew it to the back waistband.

5. Recycle your old jeans into picnic mats

This is a mat-bag that can be carried everywhere. Ideal for picnics, yoga, mediation or just for your baby. It's easy to make with a patchwork of old jeans by following this tutorial.

7. In a small purse

Here's a cute little idea to create a purse for your children. Plus, it requires almost no sewing. Cut out the pocket and the top of the belt from old jeans, fold the belt down and pierce to put a handle. Add pressure and decorate. Discover the tutorial here.

8. In superb Indian bracelet

Another idea very easy to achieve and really original. You can create a pretty bracelet with the hem of old jeans, and some ribbons. No need for seams, a glue gun is enough. Discover the tutorial here.

9. Recycle old jeans into a skirt with lace

Here is a pretty skirt made from old jeans. There is nothing more simple. Cut the jeans just below the bottom of the zipper, then add as many rows of lace as you want to get the right length. Superb, isn't it?

10. Make a little apron out of old jeans

Perfect for DIY, this little apron with pockets will come in handy. In addition, it is easy to make, without any seams and it does not fear anything, because you can wash it as much as you want. Discover the tutorial here.

11. In superb denim strap

Same technique as for n°8, you can create pretty personalized bracelets with hems of old jeans. Just stick a sequin braid or buttons to form flowers.

12. In pretty floral brooches

To make these pretty flower brooches, all you have to do is cut small diamond shapes out of old jeans. Then roll them up and glue them in a circle to form a flower. Find the full tutorial here.

13. Brooch in the shape of a rose

Another pretty floral brooch, but in a completely different, more romantic style. Very easy to make too, because there is no sewing to do. Find the tutorial here.

14. Turn old shorts into a stylish skirt

Tired of your old fashioned, holey or really worn jeans? And if you turn it into a skirt? Nothing could be simpler, watch this video tutorial.

15. In a small canvas basket from Nîmes

These little baskets are practical for storing all your little things instead of leaving them lying around. Very useful for sewing, the office, in the bathroom... The pattern even offers 3 basket sizes.

16. In cushion covers

What if old jeans became a beautiful cushion cover? From the simplest to the most elaborate, we can have a field day. Find the tutorial here.

17. In original denim cuff

I love this original cuff with all its ornaments. I'll tell you that it's a bit long to do, but this tutorial will guide you step by step.

18. In woven basket

If you have old frayed jeans and don't want to throw them away, this is the DIY idea for you. Tear strips and weave them to make a nice little basket to put fruit in for example.

19. In denim placemats

Here is a simple, useful and really original realization. This placemat with its small pocket for storing cutlery will be all the rage on your tables this summer. This is particularly practical for children who scatter their cutlery, they can leave them in their pocket. And I'm not talking about the fact that the placemat goes easily in the washing machine! Discover the tutorial here.

20. In a small pouch for his iPod

How about having a handy little pouch to carry your iPod? And what's more, it hangs on your key ring:you'll always have it handy. To make this pretty pouch that closes with a zipper, follow this tutorial.

21. In a custom denim jacket

You can customize an old jacket with fine tip markers. It's a bit long, but the result is worth it. Here's how.

22. In laced denim corset

I love corsets, they give a little glam touch to any outfit. Here is the tutorial to make a corset from old jeans. A good way to create your own look.

23. Recycle old jeans into a draft excluder

With the leg of old jeans, you can easily create a draft excluder that keeps the cold out in winter. It's simple to do and it saves heating costs in the winter. Here is the tutorial here.

24. In pencil pot

Do you find the pencil cups a bit dull in general? So why not personalize them a bit? Plus, it's really easy to do. Take an empty tin can and glue jeans on it. Then you can decorate it as you wish.

25. In aprons for children

If your kids do a lot of crafting, sometimes you have to prevent accidents and stains with an apron. You can make them a cute apron that fits their size out of old jeans. And when it gets too dirty, just throw it away. Discover the tutorial here.

26. In Halloween pumpkins

To decorate the garden in the fall, especially for Halloween, you can make cute pumpkins out of old jeans. It's not very difficult to do, thanks to this tutorial.

27. In a travel or sports bag

The denim fabric is extremely resistant, so it is ideal for travel or sports bags. And yet, I never imagined that I could make one myself by recycling jeans. Discover the tutorial here.

28. As a very cute bookmark

Do you like to read? And you love original bookmarks? Then this tip is for you. You can make a cute heart bookmark by recycling old jeans (the tutorial is here).

29. As a baby bib

The bibs are washed almost after every meal. So we need a good stock of them made in a resistant fabric. And jeans are the ideal fabric, because they are really strong. These bibs are easy to make. Choose an old piece of soft jeans and watch this tutorial.

30. In Christmas wreath

Want an original Christmas wreath? So here's an easy one to make. Arrange strips of different jeans on a support and embellish with flowers or ribbons, according to your taste.

31. In a stylish handbag

How about having a nice original handbag made of recycled jeans? Here's a quick and easy tutorial to create, even if you're not a sewing pro.

32. In rustic coat racks

Strips of jeans, shower curtain hooks, that's all you need to create these clothes rings. Just make a hole in the jeans band to pass the hook through:it's the same system as a buttonhole.

33. In denim beach bag

This cute bag is only created with seams of old jeans put end to end. Ultra easy to create and customize as desired. Discover the tutorial here.

34. Recycle old jeans into a mini skirt

Nothing is easier to make than a skirt, even if you are not a sewing pro. And if this skirt also recycles old jeans and a few pieces of fabric, I say YES!

It's up to you to decide what look you are going to give to your skirt according to the fabric, the color, the material, the length you are going to choose. It's up to you to play with this tutorial.

35. In balloons for children

It's a project that may be intimidating for those new to sewing, but it's not that complicated thanks to a step-by-step tutorial. The choice of jeans is ideal for a ball, as they are resistant to all kicks and other child abuse, while being soft on the feet.

36. As a fancy necklace

Roll small strips of jeans and paint them with acrylic paint. Then thread them on a thread to complete the necklace.

37. In denim napkin

You liked the placemats in n°19, so why not complete them with these table napkins? Simply cut a square out of old jeans, line it with another fabric if you like, and hem it. Nothing could be simpler and more practical to avoid repurchasing towels.

37. As an elegant necklace

Jeans don't rhyme with stylish in most people's minds, yet this gorgeous necklace might change your mind. In addition, it is really easy to make with this tutorial. With the hems of old jeans, make small tubes that you will stick around a pearl on a small circle of fabric.

38. In beautiful bath mat

Here's how to create a nice rug with scraps of old frayed jeans with a very simple tutorial. You can even dye certain pieces of jeans to personalize your rug.

39. In beautiful plush in the shape of a whale

Here is my favorite project among these 54 ideas to recycle old jeans and give a second life to this denim fabric. By following the instructions, even a sewing beginner can make this beautiful blue whale.

40. In large pouch

To transport your meal or wrap a gift, these denim pouches are perfect. Very easy to make with this tutorial, you won't be able to do without it.

41. In Christmas decoration

Cut out the denim fabric in the shape of a man and customize it with ribbons, self-adhesive eyes and permanent marker.

42. In a pretty ring

Simply sew a few beads onto a denim ring and you'll have a cute hippy-chic ring.

43. Pouf

A little longer to do, but the result is worth it, right? For a terrace or a child's room, it is ideal. Discover the tutorial here.

44. In personalized jeans for children

Draw a flag or a pretty shape with the fabric of an old pair of jeans. Perfect for making a piece to sew over a hole, for example.

45. Potholder for the oven

Resistant, washable, denim fabric is perfect for making potholders. It's up to you to customize them as you wish.

46. In an elegant beach bag

Need an elegant and at the same time casual bag that fears nothing? Then here is the beach bag for you. In addition, it is very easy to make thanks to this tutorial.

47. In cushion cover

Open the leg of an old pair of jeans in half, then sew it together to make a cushion cover. Embellish with a belt for the finish.

48. In a pretty bag

Very simple to do with the leg of jeans. Cut it, close one end and add a belt to close it:nothing could be easier.

49. In an armchair covered in denim

50. In table

51. In gift box

52. In slippers

53. In bag for bottle

54. In handbag