57 Craft Ideas Using Old Denim Jeans

Loraine loves arts and crafts and used to volunteer at an elementary art class. She loves sharing fun and easy craft tutorials.

DIY Denim Crafts

For heaven's sake, don't throw those old jeans away! These crafts are awesome and easy to make. Crafts using old jeans include aprons, purses, flowers, pompoms, and many more denim crafts. In this article, you'll find pictures of the jeans crafts, plus directions on how to make them.

Find the tutorial for making this apron at We All Sew.

1. Jean Seams Basket

Probably the last part of the jeans that you'd use would be the seams, and this is a beautiful way to use them. When you go to the eHow site, you'll see how easy it is to make this outstanding denim bowl.

2. Denim Candy Wrappers

These very attractive candy wrappers are appropriate for favors for a birthday party or any other occasion. Find the tutorial for making these denim candy wrappers at Just Destiny. This is a really fun and unique way to present party favors.

3. Kids Chair Covers

I love these little chair covers. They are not only useful but also washable, which is an important feature when making something for the kids. You'll find the instructions for making the chair covers at Paging Fun Mums. These would be so cute for a classroom.

4. Denim Wine Bags

If you want to have a unique way to gift a bottle of wine, check this project out. This would be a perfect gift for a housewarming or holiday home gift. CATHIE FILIAN is the place to go for the tutorial to make these denim wine bags.

5. Silhouette Art

I can't think of anyone who wouldn't appreciate this silhouette art. It is an outstanding idea for a baby's room, a teenager's room, or any age in between. The easy-to-follow instructions can be found at LITTLE BLUE BOO.

6. Denim Shirt Pillow

You can use a denim shirt to cover a pillow without cutting it. Then if you decide to wear the shirt again, just remove the pins and press. You'll find the tutorial for making this shirt pillow at The Country Farm Home. This is a very attractive decorator pillow idea.

7. Shabby Chic Apron

I'd say this look is definitely more chic than shabby. It is a pretty and useful way to use worn-out or too-small jeans. You'll find the tutorial for making this shabby chic apron at The Country Farm Home.

8. Snack Bag

This fashionable denim snack bag makes an attractive carrier no matter where you go. Instructions to make this impressive snack bag can be found at Between the lines.

9. Denim Flatware Holders

Use denim flatware holders with your country theme décor or for picnic or patio parties. You'll find the tutorial for making these creative denim placemats at Between Naps on the Porch. These are so beautiful and useful.

10. Handbag

You'll get many more years of use out of those old jeans when you make an attractive handbag like the one shown above. This is easy to make and a very nice purse to accessorize your casual look. Find the tutorial at All Day Chic.

11. Lunch Bags

I really love it when a recycled item is made into something not only useful, but also attractive. That can easily be said about this denim lunch bag. You'll find the tutorial at the EVERYDAY DISHES site. This would be a great craft show item for selling.

12. Gingerbread Ornaments

You can make these super cute gingerbread man ornaments by following the tutorial given at CraftElf.

13. Farm Girl Apron

The cute calico ruffle really dresses this apron up. You can make an apron like this one using an old pair of jeans and by following the tutorial at Creative GREEN Living. This is a nice gift idea.

14. Christmas Stockings

This project from embroidery Library Pojects includes a stocking pattern. Imagine making a variety of stockings using buttons, beads, lace, calico prints, burlap, etc.

15. Make a Garden Apron

This video covers how to make a garden apron out of an old pair of jeans.

16. Beaded Ring

This would be a great activity for a group of girls at a scout meeting or slumber party. Not too difficult and almost immediate results. CRAFTS BY Amanda is where to find the instructions.

17. Denim Feather Wall Art

Find the directions to make this outstanding denim feathers wall art at Pillar Box Blue.

18. Denim Scarf

A perfect accessory to jeans and a tee. THINK CRAFTS has the crocheting instructions for making this scarf. You could likely use the same instructions to make a denim rag rug.

19. Scrappy Denim Bracelets

Be the first of your group of friends to make and wear these denim bracelets! Go to Dragonflys and Stars for the directions.

20. Stylish Denim Slippers

How stylish is this!? What a great idea for those worn out jeans. Go to The Guardian for instructions for this project.

21. Denim Bins

You'll be able to think of plenty of uses for these eye catching containers. You'll find the instructions at Makezine.

22. Bean Bag Toss Game

This is exactly the type of outdoor game I was looking for to give to the camping kids. Check this great game out at CHICA AND JO

23. Denim Placemat

The directions for the denim placemat is found at Scratch and Stitch.

24. Denim Bear

Use whatever bear pattern you want, easy or more advanced, and make a denim teddy bear. You'll get the directions for the one shown above by going to Goods Home Designs.

25. Denim Basket

This would be a great gift to make for a high school graduate to take along to college. So pretty and useful. The instructions for this project are found at Oh Oh Blog.

26. Denim Organizer

Organize your sewing or craft supplies and have them close at hand. You'll be able to think of many more uses for this nice organizer. The directions are found at Simply Devine

27. Denim Tree Ornaments

Imagine your Christmas tree filled with these shabby, chic ornaments. Find the instructions for making them at Craft All Things.

28. Denim Apron

Make a nice, no nonsense apron to wear while cleaning or grilling. Simple and practical. Find the directions at My Byrd House.

29. Beautiful Denim Purse

Watch the above video for a simple tutorial on making a beautiful denim purse.

30. Denim Coasters

Make these unique denim coasters by going to Scratch and Stitch.

31. Denim Wreath

Making a wreath from old denim jeans is remarkably simple. Go to A Fish Who Likes Flowers and follow the instructions there to make this rags to wreath project.

32. Scrappy Jean Quilt

I love the look of this quilt and I think it would make a great gift for a graduate or newlywed. Learn how it is made by going to Love to Sew.

33. Denim Soft Sports Balls

Little kids and babies will for sure love these soft denim balls. Find the pattern and directions at Nancy's Couture.

34. Denim Jeans Notebook Cover

Make a ho-hum school necessity into something you can be proud to tote around. Go to Living Well Mom and see how it is made.

35. Napkin Rings

Make easy and practical napkin rings. Between Naps on the Porch has the instructions for how to make them.

36. Country Pumpkin

Make this attractive denim country pumpkin by following the tutorial given at favecrafts. This is one of the crafts that I think make a nice piece of décor any time of the year, especially if displayed in the kitchen.

37. Denim Rag Rug

This is a great way to recycle old denim jeans or shirts. It would be a nice gift for a teenager or college student. Go to AllFreeCrafts.com for the instructions.

38. Rosette Headband

It never fails to amaze me, what dedicated crafters can come up with in the way of recyclables. This rosette headband is no exception, as it is uses old denim jeans to create a beautiful wearable. Find the instructions for this rosette headband at Creations by Kara.

39. Denim Pom Poms

You'll find many uses for these darling pompoms. Easy to follow directions are found at The Real Thing Coake Family.