A rip in your jeans doesnt have to mean a trip to the store. It is very satisfying to rip up a blanket that tears into long strips. Learn how to make a unique denim throw rug out of recycled denim blue jeans. Turning those old white tshirts into a tiedyed wonder and then braiding them and adding some elastic at the end. He was simply glad that vicki extended the life of this pair of jeans. Dont worry if some of your waistbands are not intact or are a bit small.
The piece will remain on this surface until it is ready to sew. However, used jeans can be used to create a whimsical and useful handicraft, such as a rag rug. This enables you to make use of old jeans while creating a rug that can add to your home decor. I havent but after seeing this one by joyce, who blogs at, the funky clothespin, i would love to try. When i trim out blue jeans, i wind up with four long skinny rectangles, a pair each of front and back pieces. Cut the denim into 34inch wide strips along the length of the fabric from the waist to the jeans leg hems. For the tshirts i just started at the bottom and did a lot of curving around as i cut. Our site focuses mainly on hand knotted rugs, but we like to have as much information as possible on any type of rug we can find. Colorful patches can lend an artistic and unique feel to the jeans, but most ironon patches come in denim shades. Make a braided rug from recycled wool diy mother earth.
If you have fraying old jeans which you cannot up cycle into new attire, here is a project to make amazing use out of the scraps. The back patch pockets can be used for quilts, rugs, all kinds of craft, sewing. Pieces of old jeans, especially those with pockets, can be pieced together for a great teen quilt, comforter, or throw pillows. How to fix holes in blue jeans the happy housewife. Make sure the patch overlaps the ripped area, for complete coverage. Unless youd like to place a colourful or conspicuous patch over the damaged area, slide the patch into the interior of the jeans, which should be kept rightside out. Part of my job was to dress the loom and demonstrate weaving on it.
If your favorite pairs are ripping, fraying, or just showing more wearandtear than youd like, these 10 diys will keep them functioning and looking fabulous all fall. Two pair of blue jeans can create a pieced top to a simple throw rug. A braided rag rug doesnt require any special equipment. There are a great number of crafting projects that use recycled jeans. Reuse old jeans,denim, old cloths to make floor mat door mat carpet area rug table mat duration. I have been challenged by some online sewing friends to recycle something old into somethign new. This post was written in reply to a discussion on the rug talk chat list. I love this definition of repurpose to intend again.
Heavyduty sewing shears, or a rotary cutter, mat and ruler keep your cuts aligned. Whether you are thinking of remaking them into other clothing items, decorations, rugs, or something completely different, there is a project just for you. Instead of throwing out your old blue jeans, craft them into an attractive and functional rug. However, a child can only have so many pairs of jean shorts. And you can always make a purse or a pillow out of the butt or front, or both.
Nudie jeans turned old denim into chairs and rugs that are perfect for the crib. If you dont have enough denim on hand, shop for inexpensive jeans at your local thrift store. Dwij upcycled 2,000 pairs of jeans in the last three months, and has created 300. Place the patch over the hole, lay your jeans flat, and pin the patch to the jeans. How to make a very easy tied denim shag rug home guides sf. Heres a bunch of remarkable ways to repurpose old tshirts for use all over the house. How to patch jeans and keep the distressed look youtube.
How to make a blue jean rug, 11 unique ways pillar box blue. You can dress up your old clothes with cool alterations, create accessories, quilts, artwork, or transform one piece of clothing into another. So, im now saving up my denim scraps to make an even larger one. Im sure if you let your friends and family know you are after old denim they will happily give you their castoffs. Turn your old jeans into a continuous strand of chunky denim yarn to knit or crochet with. After a bit of research, i found the perfect woven rug that fits all my needs. There is more than one way to upcycle and repurpose your old denim into a blue jean rug. With a few simple tools and sewing skills, you can add style and keep air from hitting your legs. You know the ones that arnt even good for the thrift store donations. How to make a woven throw rug out of recycled denim jeans. Nudie jeans turned old denim into chairs and rugs that are. When the rug is finished, tuck the end piece into a stitch and sew in place. One way to fix holes in blue jeans is to cut them off above the knee and turn them into shorts.
Cut the patch to fit the hole or tear in the jeans. These are often the wasted scraps left after other projects with recycled denim. The wear is mostly between the legs and i do patch and mend where i can. What do you do with your old jeans that cant be donated. If you have a few old bedsheets around, this is the perfect way to use them and get an adorable rug out of the process. This is a simple way to transform your old shirts and other clothing into your very own braided rug. It really helps things when you dont have to connect all the strips together. Turn all your old jeans into yarn and then simply crochet your rug. Making rugs from old jeans we recently received an email about recycling old jeans into rugs. My family and friends know how much i love to upcycle denim so they happily hand me over their old jeans to repurpose. Swedish denim label nudie jeans has come up with an innovative solution to the problem of worn out and destroyed denim turning it into rugs. Is there any useneed to keep zippers and back pockets from old jeans. To see how to efficiently harvest these materials from a pair old pants.
I just posted in the main section about cutting up old jeans, but now i am left. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Measure and cut the fabric lengthwise into long, oneinchwide strips with scissors or a strip cutter. Shoot, how many old jeans have i thrown away in the past. This comfy floor mat is made from recycled waistbands, hem cuffs, and inseams from old jeans. How to make denim yarn denim crafts, denim rug, old jeans. Eastern, kentucky, us 25 projects 15th january 2010. Denim strips can also be braided to make braided rugs. Sew your zig zag stitch all the way around the mat a second time. Will add images the next time i recycle a pile of blue jeans into weft for denim rag rugs. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. How to make a rag rug from strips of denim jeans ehow.
The hardest part of sewing a patch over a jeans hole is choosing how to cover it. To reinforce the patch, fold the jeans level with one edge of the patch and whipstitch the edge of the patch to the jeans, making about 10 stitches per inch. Basically i cut the jeans strips starting at one pant leg and then circled around to the other. How to make an upcycled denim rug first, cut the waistbands from the jeans as close to the seams as possible. Gather your jeans, scrap fabric, scissors, iron and ironon adhesive. I suggest using old jeans or a shirt youve been meaning to get rid of, or hitting up the local thrift stores to find a few. Turn your old jeans into a rag rug collect all your old and worn jeans, then cut off the hems, cuffs and seams. The jeans are cut apart and into strips using scissors and a manual strip cutter. How to patch jeans and keep the distressed look melly sews.
Scatter rugs have been made from all kind of fabrics over the yeas so why not make one from those old jeans that no longer fit or are ripped in the knees. How to make a cool denim rug without sewing pillar box blue. But making crafts is, and there are plenty of crafts you can create from old clothing. Sew them all together onto a piece of backing fabric, and you have your own floor mat or rag rug. If like me you keep your familys old jeans to repurpose and recycle im sure. This simple upcycling project puts old denim to use in a beautiful new way. So we did a little bit of research and were pointed in the direction of etsy. Patch quilt, rag quilt, block quilt, quilting projects, quilting designs, sewing projects, quilting. If at all possible, try to avoid a mismatch of material. Denim is a fantastic fabric to upcycle with, here are some of the best denim crafts and diys to inspire you.
If you have a loom, blue jeans legs cut into 2 inch strips make a great rug weft. When youve stitched up the braids youve made so far, go back to braiding. For denim ironon patches, try to find a patch which matches the general shade of the jeans. I never forgot it so when coming back to weaving i decided to honor. This is an unusual way to make a rag rug but the look is very effective. Braided denim rag rug how to make a rag rug braiding. This allows me to keep the colors in my rug marbeled rather than winding up with a big patch of one color or another. Great project for using up denim scraps from other projects. Diy rag rug from old jeans and tshirts purple patch diy. Heres a quick technique for applying a cutout fabric patch. I have to say, the project took a lot longer than i expected.
Vicki has used both denim and old sweatpants material to patch jeans. Items similar to fringed hem jeans, funky patched up denim jeans, bohemian. In addition to quilted floor mats aka the quilt you put on the floor. How to make a very easy tied denim shag rug home guides. Other places to pick up denim are rummage sales, thrift stores, or second hand stores. Collect old denim clothing from family and friends, or scavenge at the local thrift store. If you dont have any old jeans piling up in your wardrobe, maybe. Recycled denim rug this rug, which measures by inches. When you have a lot of used and worn out denim jeans, you may think that you need to toss the jeans into the garbage. This swedish company makes gorgeous rugs out of jeans labels do you have piles of old jeans you never wear anymore taking up space in your closet.
Heres a great diy tutorial to make a recycled rug out of old denim. It collects thirdgradejeans from traders in mumbai, and after industrially washing them, stitch them into bags. Pull the needle up through both layers of fabric, the jeans and the patch, with the needle at a slant that is just a few threads from the edge. I used regular jeans for this rug, but the stretch denim jeans will work as well. This rug is best handwashed and does stand up to use. This tutorial will teach you how you can make your own scatter rug out of denim scraps. Beautiful woven rug made from recycled jeans denim rug. You really dont even have to know how to sew to make denim coasters.
Diy jeans long strip bag idea out of old jeans cute purse bag from jeans pants recycle duration. Reuse old jeans old cloths to make floor mat from old jeans door mat carpet duration. Up cycle those out of date worn sheets into something pretty and useful. The rug can be made of any sizes, and you can make a bedspread. Use a mixture of jeans waistbands from dark to light denim to show off the shades of indigo. Rag rugs make your home look cozy and recycling jeans is good for the environment. Is there any useneed to keep zippers and back pockets. This is a close up of the patch completely sewn on the jeans. How to patch up jeans hole how to repair a hole in jeans. I ended up using about four pairs of old jeans and six tshirts. A good way to recycle old blue jeans is to make them into a rag rug. If you want a basic fix without adding too many distracting elements these are jeans after all, try this tutorial on how to add a denim patch inside your favorite pair. There is no reason to throw out that old, and often special, tshirt. My husband had a stack of old jeans that were just taking up space so i decided to make them into a.
Make a rug from old blue jeans, cut up credit cards for. I bet youll find at least two pairs that you havent worn in a few years. There are plenty of mindblowing ways to repurpose old clothing. It doesnt do well in machine washing, so i soak it in the bathtub and drip dry. Share on thriftyfun this page contains the following solutions. Cut them up to make rag rugs, or if the strips are too short, make them into rag wreaths. Cut the denim into a long strip about 1 cm wide and use an 8 mm crochet hook. Make a rug from old blue jeans, cut up credit cards for guitar picks, and more country lore. If allowed, the idea of repurposing items can really kindle creativity in a person.
Make sure there is no bunching or pulling or the patch will end up bulky and stressed. Place the patch over the hole, right side up, and iron for 46 seconds. Prepare jeans cut the legs off of your jeans and open up the seams on each side of the pant leg with a seam ripper. Hanging behind the loom was a lovely, faded old rag rug that had been made, i think, in the late 1800s from blue jeans. They are gorgeous, especially if you use different colored jeans. Collect all your old and worn jeans, then cut off the hems, cuffs and seams.