20 Insanely Creative Ways To Rejuvenate Old Jeans

How much do you spend on a pair of blue jeans?  You can spend anything from 10 up to well sky is the limit. I spend around $30-$40.  Jeans do last a long time if you look after them but they will be a time when it is time to throw them out. So I got to wondering what you can do with my old pairs of  jeans. They don’t need to just sit in your closet gathering dust anymore! Below are 20 ways to recycle jeans into creative new objects, from just adding a bit of color to turning them into a bag for a camera .

Denim Rag Quilt

Gather all your denim together. If you are using jeans, cut off all seams, pockets, and decorative trim until all that is left is flat sections of denim. The idea here is to get the largest plain pieces of fabric that is possible from each pair of denim jeans Source: instructables.com

Do-It-Yourself: Dotty Jeans

You will need a pair of jeans or pants- could be pair you already have or, if you’re like me, this is an excuse to buy a new pair. If you do buy a new pair, make sure to wash and dry them before hand. Source: imbreannarose.com

DIY Ripped Jeasn

Fashion is a domain always in movement and constantly innovating. If you miss it for a season, you might need to change your whole wardrobe. Or, if you are a creative person, you can transform some of your clothes to make sure they are updated to the trends. Source: ourdailyideas.com

DIY Stained Jeans

DIY Lace Jeans

Sometimes you come across an image and you know you just have to have it! Well that’s what happened to me with this picture! I fell in love with that idea of lace and jeans! Source: bophasar.wordpress.com

Pouf / Rounded Ottoman

If you are in need of a pouf for ottoman for any of your rooms then why not try and make one yourself out of an old pair of jeans. Source: michelemademe.com

Patchwork Jeans

I had an old denim jeans and some scraps of jeans left over, so I had to give thiis a try and I have been so pleased with the result. Source: unetouchederoseeng.blogspot.co.uk

Lace Jean Cuff, DIY

If your jeans are too long  cut them and add a touch of lace in minutes Source: wobisobi.blogspot.co.uk

Upcycling Project for Denim Pockets

With all these ideas for old jeans you will have planty of pockets left over so here is a great storage ideas to reuse those pocklets. Source: clothpaperscissors.com

DIY American Flag Cuffs

With Americana being the featured trend on our homepage this week and the 4th of July around the corner, I knew it was time for a patriotic DIY. Source: blog.freepeople.com

DIY: Bleach Dipped Aztec Jeans

The unexpected shapes and lines – it’s just so attractive these days, don’t you think? I have also been obsessing with those bleach dipped shorts with aztec print drawn over them Source: mintedstrawberry.blogspot.co.uk

Floral Print Jeans

Floral printed jeans and pants are everywhere right now. But if you’re on a tight budget or haven’t found the perfect print, why not DIY your own?  Source: lovemaegan.com

Protect the Tech

Recycle cast off denim into a convenient caddy with three separate pockets to protect delicate expensive gadgets from your keys, pens, half eaten granola bars and whatever else lurks in your backpack or purse. Source: instructables.com

Make a Camera Cozy

This camera cozy protects your LCD and keeps your lens cap on when you toss your camera in your bag or are just carrying it around Source: evilmadscientist.com

Levi Apron

I know that there are alot of aprons out there. A LOT. all different sizes and colors. Some with ruffles and some without. But this is the apron I use and I love love love it. Source: agirlandagluegun.com

Paint Splattered Jeans

This is a simple way to add some color to your jeans. Source: miss-kris.com

Make Your Own Foot Wear!

In this class you will discover how to turn an old unloved pair of jeans into hip, recycled slippers. Source: donight.tumblr.com

Turn Bootcut Jeans into Skinny Jeans

Can’t seem to shake those old bootcut jeans in your closet? But never wear them? With a couple zippers, a few trials on the sewing machine and a little hackery, it’s surprisingly simple to turn them into skinny jeans! Source: brit.co

Denim Pillows

Not really in good enough shape to donate, or make into shorts, but well worn and soft, you just wonder what can you do with them? Denim pillows may be your answer. Source: infobarrel.com

Jeans skirt

Turn that old pear of jeans in to a skirt using a bit of lace to extend the skirt to the desired legth. Source: mirtesen.ru