This is a simple project to do. Just get a spiral notebook from the Dollar Store and lay it open on a piece of denim from blue jeans. Allow a 1 inch around the open notebook. Cut two pieces that would be the length of the notebook and half the width of the covers. You can add a reycled embellishment from another pair of jeans for the front of the notebook. Sew around the edges 1/2 inch from the edge attaching the two separate pieces that will be on the inside of the cover. Cut in 1/4 inch gashes around the edges about 1/4 inch apart and then wash in the washing machine to creat the raggedy effect.
Makes a great gift to use as a journal or a small notebook to carry in your purse.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
DIY Dollar Store Notebooks covered with denim
This is a simple project to do. Just get a spiral notebook from the Dollar Store and lay it open on a piece of denim from blue jeans. Allow a 1 inch around the open notebook. Cut two pieces that would be the length of the notebook and half the width of the covers. You can add a reycled embellishment from another pair of jeans for the front of the notebook. Sew around the edges 1/2 inch from the edge attaching the two separate pieces that will be on the inside of the cover. Cut in 1/4 inch gashes around the edges about 1/4 inch apart and then wash in the washing machine to creat the raggedy effect.
Makes a great gift to use as a journal or a small notebook to carry in your purse.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
New apron from recycled denim jeans
New apron made from a pair of recycled denim jeans. The flowers are from a denim jumper
Thursday, March 7, 2013
DIY Recycled Denim Blue Jean Easter Bags
Here is a pair of denim jean bags made to welcome spring! They would also make cute Easter bags. Cut out from the legs of jeans, these bags were hemmed on the top and sewn shut on the bottom. A handle was attached. Perfect for this time of year.
Monday, March 4, 2013
DIY Recycled Denim Jean Trivet or Hot Pad
This is an easy project that uses the inseams of denim jeans. Just cut the inseams close to the stitching. Use a think craft glue like Aleene's tacky glue and put a thick layer of glue on the inside of the inseam. Make a tight spiral as you continue to wind the inseam around the circle. As you add another inseam, just make sure to add extra glue to the ends and continue winding until you have the desired width. Let the trivet dry thoroughly on waxed paper. Enjoy using this fun creation or give as a gift.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
DIY Recycled Denim Jean Tote Bag Embellished with Roses
With March around the corner, I am ready to think spring. This bag, made from a recycled pair of denim jeans, features pink ribbon roses which brings to mind flowers and warmer weather. The jeans made a roomy tote bag and the straps came from the legs of the jeans.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Recycled Denim and T Shirt Patchwork Tote Bag
With Baseball season around the corner, I made these bags from recycled denim jeans and t shirts. To use the t shirt fabric square I ironed on interfacing and then put a denim square underneath it before sewing it to the other patches. This is a great way to recycle t shirts and have a unique tote bag to support your favorite team.
Monday, February 11, 2013
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