Saturday, July 7, 2012

Jeans & Denim: Recycled, Upcycled and Repurposed


While perusing the world of recycled and upcycled denim and repurposed jeans, I noticed that there were some really dated recycled jean skirt projects floating around out there on the internet! People have been recycling denim for ages, cutting off jean legs to make shorts, making skirts, pot holders and the like, but it takes ingenuity and a sense of modern style to create something fresh and new. Check out the projects and items below, which I think offer a refreshing relief from the same old recycled denim crafts!  




Handmade upcycled denim flag by Hatchettdesigns via Etsy



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Upcycled denim doggie bed via pinterest


Corsage made from old jeans by Tea Rose Home. Get the DIY here






Denim jeans sofa



Upcycled denim chair cushions by Michelle Made Me 















Three colour union jacked A3 wall hanging




set of three denim pillows, faith/hope/love pillows, OOAK



Denim placemats made from old jeans. DIY from Today's Nest







Denim rose jewelry



Recycled Cotton Knapsack with Vintage Motorcycle Transfer
Upcycled denim knapsack by pompompurses via Etsy



American Eagle Purse
Purse made from old jeans by Dee via Etsy




HAND PRINTED & hand dyed upcycled 1980s vintage guess denim skirt






Skirt from Geology







Recycled denim maxi skirt by Trinkets in Bloom




Recycled Denim Gowns
Recycled denim gown



Don't have any old jeans that you're willing to sacrifice? 
Find them for a few bucks at your local thrift shop!

 What do you think?

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Laura

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