Jeans & Denim: Recycled, Upcycled and Repurposed

While perusing the world of recycled and upcycled denim and repurposed jeans, I noticed that there were some really dated recycled jean skirt projects floating around out there on the internet! People have been recycling denim for ages, cutting off jean legs to make shorts, making skirts, pot holders and the like, but it takes ingenuity and a sense of modern style to create something fresh and new. Check out the projects and items below, which I think offer a refreshing relief from the same old recycled denim crafts!  

Handmade upcycled denim flag by Hatchettdesigns via Etsy

Cute whale made from old jeans with DIY by Mevrouw Walvis

Corsage made from old jeans by Tea Rose Home. Get the DIY here

Blue jean stars made with upcycled denim and hemp cord by UnraveledRevelry

Upcycled denim chair cushions by Michelle Made Me 

Quilt made with recycled denim

Old jeans upholstered furniture from Legend Blues (above and below)

Denim pillows DIY from Martha Stewart

Old jean pockets sewn together for storage

Denim wall hanging art by Mariama via Etsy

Upcycled denim pillows by KellyKreatures via Etsy

Denim placemats made from old jeans. DIY from Today's Nest

Jean pocket pot holders from Aarnilintu

Denim jeans covered lampshade

Jean pocket rug by BRC Designs

Upcycled denim knapsack by pompompurses via Etsy

Purse made from old jeans by Dee via Etsy

Upcycled denim skirt hand dyed and printed by thebestdistraction via Etsy

Sneakers made with recycled jeans

Skirt from Geology

...add lace to old jeans made into shorts

Recycled denim maxi skirt by Trinkets in Bloom

Recycled denim gown

Refashioned denim and lace bohemian skirt by babiesinthewoods via Etsy

Beautiful denim and lace bohemian style skirt by CzarnyKitDesign via Etsy

Don't have any old jeans that you're willing to sacrifice? 
Find them for a few bucks at your local thrift shop!

 What do you think?

Which is your favorite?


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