Denim jeans make one of the coolest wardrobe essentials. Its a closet must have for all ages. But, what to do when it no longer fits you? Here is a package of cool ideas to reinvent your wardrobe essential. Read on to get started with carving out new items from your old jeans.
1. DIY Denim Binding covers
What is in it for you?
A simple procedure, the book binder is a denim book cover with a tinge of decor on it. The denim book holder makes your book unique and attractive. You might want to give another look to that boring book!
How do you go about it?
All that you require is jeans, a few waste accessories, scissors and glue.
Separate the pockets from the jeans and then turn over the pockets. The bottom edges and the sides of the pocket need to be glued. Position the pockets at the desired place and stick them on the cover. Leave the kids to make use of the accessories to include designs. The books can be wrapped with this design.
2. DIY Denim Bulletin boards
What is in it for you?
Losing too many important papers? Well, you just need to have a denim in your closet. To get your self organized, crop that worn out jeans into a denim bulletin board.
How do you go about it?
Here's what you need to get yourself organized:
- A large cut out of your denims
- Pockets
- A bulletin board
- Rippers
- Glue
Put the glue at the reverse side of the cut fabric. Place the fabric on the cork of the bulletin board. Extract the pockets from old jeans. First spread the glue on one end of the pocket and then paste it on the board. Leave some space in the middle to insert the pens and paste the other end. You can cut off the edges that remain unfinished.
3. DIY Denim Coasters
What is in it for you?
Save your glass table top from the cloudy stains the heated tea cup leaves behind. Get out that old pair of denims and carve out denim coasters.
How do you go about it?
To keep away the heat, you would need, the seams of the jeans leg and glue.
Follow the coiled basket method for sewing. Roll the strips to form multi layers like a coil. Stitch the strips together, so that they do not open up when hot containers are placed on it. You can also roll them tightly using glue. You can make the coasters more attractive by adding some designs.
4. DIY Denim Flower pins
What is in it for you?
Did you ever think, if denims can be fit as hair accessories. Well, the Denim flower pins gets an affirmative nod. Impress your lil' princess by creating denim flower pins from your jeans.
How do you go about it?
Here's what you would need for the cute flower pins:
- Small cutout pieces of jeans
- Glue
- Fabric colors
- Pins
Cut small flower shapes from the waste jeans. Color it using the fabric colors. Spread glue at the back of these shapes and paste them to the hair pins. Your colorful flower pins are ready.
5. DIY Denim Fridge Hangers
What is in it for you?
The pockets from your jeans can be modified into fridge hangers that are used to store bits of note paper, coupons and writing materials. These are helpful in scribbling quick reminders.
How do you go about it?
The materials you require are: back pockets of jeans, fabric paint, lace trim, small magnets and craft adhesive.
Cut the pockets at the back of the jeans. Carve out some useful words using the fabric paint on the pockets. Stick the lace trim and magnet on the pockets. You can now hang it on your fridge.
6. DIY Denim Heating pads
What is in it for you?
Nowadays, most people suffer from muscle pains. Just use these heating pads made from jeans to get a great relief.
How do you go about it?
The materials you require are: jeans leg (one half), cotton thread, needle and rice.
Stitch one end of the jeans leg after cutting the required length. Rice or other dry corns can be used to pack it. After this, stitch up the other side. Your heating pads are almost done. You just need to place them in a microwave whenever you want to use them.
7. DIY Denim Photo Frames
What is in it for you?
Make your teenager think different. Give your teen an adorable family picture caught in a denim photo frame. It's time, go take out that worn out jeans.
How do you go about it?
Well, we think if you can get all this, Denim photo frame would be a reality very soon:
- One cutout of the back pockets of your old denims
- A 10 inch ribbon
- A pair of scissors
- A thread and needle
First, you will have to cut out your desired shape in the pocket. This will be the open part of your frame. You can insert the photo in the frame. Connect the free ends of the ribbon to the reverse face of your pocket frame.
8. DIY Denim Pot holders
What is in it for you?
Now, hold hot kitchen stuff in style. Make denim pot holders out of your old denims.
How do you go about it?
Here is all that you require - old jeans, cotton thread, and a piece of designed fabric.
Just cut the required length of the old jeans for the back and a designed fabric for the front. A single layer is enough as it resists heat. Cut it into a desired shape and sew on using cotton thread. You can also create a hanging loop and stitch it on to the fabric.
9. DIY Denim Stamps
What is in it for you?
Bored of the plain paper and your jeans? Get creative, roll up that jeans, add a dash of colors and get rid of the boring plain paper by placing denim stamps on it. Unique? Ya, right! Perfect time to wrap your gifts with a personalized touch.
How do you go about it?
Here's how to get started. Collect all these and simply follow the instruction. Waste seams and edges of the jeans, pin, ink and paper.
Take a piece of fabric having the ridges. You have to roll it tightly along the ridges. To prevent it from opening, insert a pin through the roll. The bottom has to be leveled by tapping. You are ready with the stamps. You can use some colored ink to dip in and start creating impressions on the paper. A gift wrapper is created.
10. DIY Denim Toys for your dogs
What is in it for you?
Isn't it expensive to go and buy different toys for your dogs. Well, for sure you would want to get your dog different toys. Here's an idea to recession proof the love for your dog, wrap up an old denim and come out with an interesting denim toy for your dog. The squeaky noise and the denim touch would feel like a luxury to your dog.
How do you go about it?
Here's all you need: Jeans leg, squeakers, thread and needle.
Take a piece of jeans leg that is cut to a length of 6 inches. Place squeakers, one on each side. Both the ends of this fabric need to be closed by sewing. The dog should be provided a grip for holding the toy. For this grip, you can make an I-beam stitching in the center. The dogs enjoy the squeaking sound of the toys.
