No matter how often I comb through my closet, there always seems to be more old clothing than I can physically haul to my local donation bin.
Thankfully, there are plenty of fantastic DIY tutorials that allow me to repurpose some of those old pieces into stunning new items — like this incredible idea for transforming old sweaters into cozy blankets.
And when I discovered that there are seemingly endless ways to upcycle my old pairs of jeans into show-stopping DIY projects, I knew I had to grab my sewing needle and get to work.
Denim is a fantastic material with which to create a myriad of funky crafts. From bangles to stuffed animals to even a swing-set, the sky's truly the limit with just a few pairs of old dungarees, a spool of thread, and a bit of imagination.
Plus, if you're anything like me, you probably have more than enough pairs of pants to set aside for an afternoon of DIY-ing and donating to Goodwill.
What would you create with repurposed denim? Let us know in the comments!
Become the hippest teacher on the block by transforming an old pair of jeans into this adorable chalk bag.
Your little one won't want to stop bouncing around in this convertible DIY jean swing-set.
Upcycle your leftover denim into a funky bangle with this easy Instructables DIY project.
Wear your pants on your feet with this adorable jeans-to-shoes flip-flop tutorial from Instructables.
Convert an old pair of pants into a rustic-inspired DIY wallet — perfect for your cowboy-loving friends.
Denim pockets easily transform into the cutest notebook slip-cover, with the help of a few flowery sewed-on decals.
Channel your inner Little House on the Prairie with a handcrafted denim apron.
Strips of leftover jeans are repurposed into this one-of-a-kind denim egg basket — the perfect centerpiece for a farmhouse lunch.
This DIY denim whale looks like it's been taken straight from your favorite upscale children's toy magazine.
Kids of all ages can't help but show off these reusable denim lunch-sacks.
Transform an old pair of jeans into a gorgeously handcrafted bib for the newborn baby in your life.
A denim pocket holds a whole lot more than a wallet with this easy DIY placemat tutorial from Today's Nest.
Breathe new life into your old pair of jeans by sewing a one-of-a-kind DIY project of your own.
Which of these denim DIY ideas do you like best? Let us know in the comments.
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