Resistant, versatile and let's face it decidedly cool, denim is a fabric that is easy to reuse to create an infinite variety of objects. So if you have some time, you want to devote yourself to a relaxing do-it-yourself activity and above all you are tired of seeing that old pair of jeans that you once cared so much about bound, unused, at the bottom of the wardrobe, why not give it new life and new value, creating other objects to use every day, while decreasing your impact on the environment? So here are 8 fun ideas to recycle your beloved old pair of jeans.
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Jeans recycling - Resistant, versatile and let's face it very cool denim it is an easy to fabric reuse to create an infinite variety of items. So if you have some time, want to devote yourself to a relaxing do-it-yourself activity and above all you are tired of seeing that bound, unused, at the bottom of the wardrobe. old pair of jeans you once cared so much, why not give it new life and new value, creating other objects to use every day, while decreasing your impact on the environment? So here are 8 nice ideas for rrecycling your beloved old pair of jeans.
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Coasters
Can't you sew? It is not a necessary to make cute and useful ones coasters using the old pair of denim, which for various reasons you can no longer wear, in fact just one pair of scissors and some fabric glue. Once you have obtained the material you need, cut out the hems of the legs and roll them up, taking care to apply a little glue to keep them firmly in place. And if you want to give a touch of creativity, you could add a nice colored ribbon, beads or small rhinestones to the edges. For a job done to perfection you can follow the instructions on the polkadotpineapple blog.
2. Pocket-magnet for the refrigerator
To stick on the fridge, to always have a pen and notepad at hand, here is a nice solution to reuse the pockets of that pair of jeans, which even with all possible efforts you can no longer wear: the fridge magnet pockets. Here's what you need and how to proceed.
Material:
back pockets of a pair of jeans
hot glue
magnet
Instructions
Cut out the pockets and apply the magnet on the back using a little hot glue. Embellish the pockets with a thread of lace or a colored ribbon and finally stick them on your fridge.
3. Dog toy
What better fabric than jeans to make a durable toy for your faithful four-legged friend to nibble on? How to do? Very simple, just cut out the lower part of one of the legs of an old pair of denim and still cut lengthwise on one side. At this point, roll up the fabric and tie a nice knot. Lo and behold, your dog will have a new new toy to nibble on. For more details Instructables.com.
Bags for objects
To tidy up the kitchen, bathroom or any other room in your home, you could make some nice bags, in which to store shopping bags, cleaning cloths, small objects, shoes, etc. Take the unused jeans, cut one leg in half, and with the help of a sewing machine (if you don't have it you can proceed with needle and thread) sew the bottom. And now indulge yourself in filling the bags, and you will keep your home more tidy in this way. You could add some handles to hang them.
Gonna jeans
Fashions pass and maybe that pair of jeans that you loved so much years ago, maybe it needs a revisited and how about turning it into a comfortable one gonna jeans easy and practical to wear? Unlike the other cases in this one, however, it is necessary to have some knowledge of sewing or at least have a sewing machine. Once you've got the material - a pair of old jeans, scissors and thread - just follow the tutorial on Simplicity.com or if you prefer the Instructables.com tutorial step by step.
Bags and clutches
It is possible to make an infinite variety of bags and clutches, using a pair of worn jeans, too tight or too loose, depending on your sewing skills, your free time and above all your creativity.
For example, if you are not really a skilled seamstress, you could easily make a small shoulder bag by recycling one more time one back jeans pocket, and use an old necklace of costume jewelery pearls or a belt, to create the shoulder strap, attaching it with a little hot glue and personalizing it to your liking (More details here).
While if you are an expert seamstress, it is enough to steal some ideas from the infinite possibilities that the web offers us, such as a nice handbag created using the upper part, from the waist to the beginning of the leg, of a denim. Instructions can be found at Craftbits.com.
Beverage holder
Is the glass too hot and you can't hold it in your hand? There is a solution. Cut a piece of fabric from that pair of jeans you no longer use, and taking the measurement of the circumference of the cup or glass, which you usually use, cut a strip of at least 10cm high. Finish the edges and sew the two ends together. Obviously, to make this handy drink holder, you could reuse any scraps of fabric you have at home, but denim is particularly suitable thanks to the thickness of the fabric (here the step-by-step instructions)
8. Eco-case per iPhone o iPod
And finally, to reduce consumption and creatively reuse that forgotten pair of jeans, instead of buying a new case for your inseparable iPhone, you could create it with your own hands, following the instructions we gave you some time ago in "How to make an eco-case for iPhone by recycling old jeans ".
Of course we are also waiting for your ideas that you can post in the comments!
Gloria Mastrantonio
