Many people probably have a stack of jeans they will never wear that are taking up room in the back of their closet. Maybe they're "fat jeans" or perhaps you're saving them for when you lose those extra 10 pounds. Most likely, however, you probably haven't worn them in years, right?
Instead of letting them continue to collect dust or even worse, throwing them in the trash, check out these beautiful and creative ways to upcycle old jeans. Start digging in your closet, because there are surely a few of these DIY projects you'll want to try.
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Living room decor
This stunning pillow only looks like you bought it at a designer store. Check out the video below for a tutorial on how to make an upcycled denim pillow.
This stunning pillow only looks like you bought it at a designer store. Check out the video below for a tutorial on how to make an upcycled denim pillow.
Denim wreath
This wreath can be displayed for all occasions, and it adds a little country flair to your home. Check out the video below and see how this project comes to life.
This wreath can be displayed for all occasions, and it adds a little country flair to your home. Check out the video below and see how this project comes to life.
Recycled denim basket
This denim basket can have so many uses, and it'll be a unique addition to any room in your house. Watch the video below for the full tutorial.
This denim basket can have so many uses, and it'll be a unique addition to any room in your house. Watch the video below for the full tutorial.
Denim quilt
Old jeans provide the right material for this stunning patchwork quilt. Follow along with the video below to learn how.
Old jeans provide the right material for this stunning patchwork quilt. Follow along with the video below to learn how.
Wall decor
This adorable little wall hanging uses one piece of denim, which is perfect if you've got just one pair of jeans that you're willing to part with. It only requires a few materials and minimal embroidery skills, so it is appropriate for the beginner. Check out the video below to see how it's done.
This adorable little wall hanging uses one piece of denim, which is perfect if you've got just one pair of jeans that you're willing to part with. It only requires a few materials and minimal embroidery skills, so it is appropriate for the beginner. Check out the video below to see how it's done.
Denim hair accessories
If you just have tiny scraps of your old jeans, this project is one way to upcycle those pieces of denim rather than tossing them in the trash. The video below walks you through the steps to turn the scraps into adorable hair bows.
If you just have tiny scraps of your old jeans, this project is one way to upcycle those pieces of denim rather than tossing them in the trash. The video below walks you through the steps to turn the scraps into adorable hair bows.
Party decor
Keep this project generic so it can be used on any occasion or customize it to say whatever you'd like. The video below shows the full process.
Keep this project generic so it can be used on any occasion or customize it to say whatever you'd like. The video below shows the full process.
Desk accessories
Add some flair to your desk with this cute denim piece, featured in the video below. It creates a stylish way to hold pencils and pens.
Add some flair to your desk with this cute denim piece, featured in the video below. It creates a stylish way to hold pencils and pens.
Hot beverage sleeve
Never touch a cup that is too hot again, thanks to the project shown in this video.
Never touch a cup that is too hot again, thanks to the project shown in this video.
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