17 Unimaginable Ways To Upcycle Old Jeans
Jeans are a popular choice of attire. They last long and timeless. It’s no surprise that one may easily find themselves having a wardrobe full of jeans. There may be a point of your life where you think that it’s time to discard jeans and embrace a whole new line of fashion. It would be a waste to just throw them away. Giving them off for donations is a noble thing that you could consider. But, if you’re in for something creative, then this post will give you some ideas that you probably never thought of.
1. Wall Pockets
Can be used for both wall decor and to hold simple items, these wall pockets are a hit! Two simple items are needed for this – jeans and embroidery hoops. Be sure to get different sizes of hoops for a different aesthetic effect.
2. Pocket Throw Pillow
Make a lovely throw pillow that has a pocket with this great idea! It’s fun to throw at people and you can even stuff things inside that small pocket. It makes a nice upcycled gift that jean lovers would fall for. Checkout the tutorial link below for more!
3. Jeans Holder
Your planters could get cold in the winter! Be sure to warm them up with a nice cover made of jeans! You can make this planter by repurposing old cans. Use them as a regular planter. Then, sew up some cut out part of the jeans together. The slight difference in jeans color would make a great blue-ish hue that’s catchy to the eye.
4. Toiletries Holder
These little pockets got cut out of the jeans and turned into useful toiletries holder. It’s a smart idea to keep your toiletries labeled because using someone else’s is frowned upon. They’re also washable!
5. Pockets In A Frame
When you have an extra photo frame but not sure what to put, this comes as a great and unique idea! You can always make use of extra wall space to put your stationery. The frame also drives focus to what’s in the middle. This useful wall pocket also doubles as a wall decor.
6. Jeans Pencil Case
Save your pocket money by making pencil cases for your children! They’re made using the leg parts of the jeans. You can cut out to your desired size so you can fit all the pencils and whatnot that your child need for their school journey. Checkout the tutorial below.
7. Side Sofa Pockets
Here’s another neat way to add more storage space to the side of your couch. You can put remote, tissue and magazine.
8. Jeans Wall Organizer
A wall organizer is always a great help when you have a lot of things that needs to be in easy-access level. This idea uses lots of jeans pocket sewed onto a larger sheet of jeans fabric. A wooden rod on top is used to hang it around like a curtain. This makes it portable and you can carry it around anywhere you go.
9. Cutlery Holder
Make your tea time unique with little jean touch to it! These cutlery holders are made of jeans pockets!
10. Bottle Carrier
Carry your bottles around in little convenient jean legging bags! It’s pretty simple to grasp the blue print of this idea just from the view of this picture! Don’t be shy to experiment with other parts of the jeans for this idea! You can probably add a jeans pocket on it as well!
11. Pocket Phone Charger
Charge your phone in style with this denim phone charger holder. It holds your phone and keeps it warm while it charges by the socket.
Related: 10 DIY Phone Charger Holder
12. Jeans Lunch Bag
These washable lunch bags are a great thing to have especially when your kids might get things messy with their clumsiness! Be sure to master the craft via tutorial link below.
13. Jeans Coasters
Coasters are a fine idea to protect the surface of your table as well as to absorb extra water from the condensation of your cold drinks. This washable coaster is one that takes some time to make but it’ll stay for quite a while as well. It’s washable and truly something useful that you’ll love to have to serve the guests with.
Related: 11 Crafty DIY Coasters That You Can Make
14. Jean Tote Bag
Tote bag is extremely useful when you have lots to carry. This tote bag is made with the cutting of the jeans leg parts. You can customize by adding more pockets inside the bag as well. Just go crazy with what you can put inside!
15. Book Cover
It is natural to have a pen holder around your journal so it’s accessible. With this jeans pocket cover, you can convert any note book into a a special one that comes with a pocket at the front. You can put a lot more than just a pen. Stuff it with highlighter, ruler and what not. It’s a grab and go concept with this idea!
16. Jeans Tablet Case
It’s a jeans touch on technology! Today we have this amazing looking jeans that serve as a tablet holder. It can protect the surface of your tablet from scratches. It also can cushion a light fall if you make a slightly thicker layer out of it.
17. Wine Gift Bag
A unique gift will make a long-lasting impression. This jeans wine gift bag is something that will definitely catch some eye. You can also customize it with a frontal pocket. That way, you can put a bottle opener inside!
