9 useful things you can make from old jeans

Denim fabric is very durable, wear-resistant and highly valued in home crafts. You can sew anything from old jeans - from stylish jewelry to practical items for the home. We present to your attention 9 of the coolest ideas that will definitely appeal to you.

Organizer

Organizers have firmly established themselves in the life of a modern person. They help organize things and make cleaning easier. Instead of buying various boxes, stands and racks, you can make your own organizer from jeans.

• Suspension. Made by sewing cut out pockets onto fabric. Or you can do it simpler - cut a long and wide strip of denim, stitch it to the fabric from below and perpendicularly every 10-15 cm. You will get improvised pockets. This organizer is very convenient for storing tools.
  
• Organizer for office. Instead of using boring cups, you can make organizers from plastic bottles and denim. Cut 0.5 L bottles in half. Wrap the part with the bottom in fabric and glue on decor - lace, pebbles, shells.

Hot stand

Thick denim will reliably protect your table from a hot mug and even a frying pan.

There are several variations of stands:

• Wicker. These stands are very easy to make. First you need to cut out the base - a square, a circle. Next, the old jeans are cut into strips 1 cm wide. The strips are intertwined and attached to the base with thread or glue. You can line the edges of the stand with contrasting fabric - it will turn out neat and beautiful.
  
• Twisted. Even a child can make such a craft with his own hands. To make it, you need to cut out the part where the thick seam goes from old jeans. The optimal width of the strip is 1.5–2 cm. Just wind it into a wide circle, gluing it on each turn. This is what you should get:
  
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Stylish butterfly

A denim bow tie looks stylish and unusual, because it holds its shape perfectly. It is enough to form beautiful folds once - and the butterfly will always have a fresh, new look.

To make it, you need to cut out 2 rectangles measuring 24*13 cm and 4*7 cm (for the bow tie and jumper) from old jeans. Each piece is folded lengthwise, wrong side out, and stitched along the long side. Next, you need to turn the workpiece inside out, sew the raw edges together, hide the seam inside and iron it. A beautiful butterfly is formed from a large rectangle, and the folds are fixed with a jumper. Ready!

Decorative pillow

You can use old jeans to make stylish pillows for your sofa or car.

Cut the pant legs along the seam and cut out two identical squares. Place them facing each other and stitch around the perimeter, leaving a 7-10 cm hole on one side. Turn the workpiece inside out and fill it with filler - holofiber, padding polyester.It can be purchased at any sewing store. And some people fill the products with rags. Sew up the hole. The decorative pillow is ready!

Apron

You can turn old jeans into an apron in just 5 minutes:

1. Cut the top of the jeans just below the back pockets.
2. Now remove all the fabric from the front, leaving only the waistband.
3. A completely functional apron is ready! If desired, it can be modified by decorating it with frills.

Or you can sew pieces of denim into a good-quality apron. The choice is yours.

Bag

Old jeans make equally good practical bags for grocery shopping, as well as formal clutches and city backpacks. There are many model options.

Choose a bag to suit your taste and try to sew it yourself or entrust this task to someone who is well versed in cutting and sewing.

Chair upholstery

Old jeans can be used to reupholster furniture. This upholstery looks original. For example, you can drag a chair, as in the photo:

Use smooth parts from jeans - without zippers, pockets or rivets. Decorative elements may leave snags on clothing. They are also uncomfortable to sit on.

Rug

Jeans make a great doormat. Previously, these were in almost every home. They were knitted from old tights and other unnecessary things. The principle is simple - you need to cut denim strips 1-2 cm wide and roll them into skeins. Next, a rug is crocheted with a large hook. Diagram and example of a carpet in the photo:

Cover

Cut old jeans into squares and rectangles and sew them together into one piece. An excellent patchwork bedspread is ready.It’s very comfortable to sit on it in nature, and you don’t have to worry about a sharp twig or pebble making a hole in the fabric.

Each of the ideas is quite simple to bring to life; you only need a thread and a needle, scissors, glue and a few hours of free time. The main thing is to do everything carefully. And if none of the options appeals to you, old jeans can always be cut into shorts, beautifully torn, decorated with lace and fashionable stripes. Use your imagination and give old jeans a new life!