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Jeans have been a staple item in the wardrobes of people around the world for decades. Although denim has been used to make jeans for over one hundred years, the style, cut, and color of jeans has...

Recycling old clothes is one way to save money while adding warmth and style to your home. Braided rugs made from old blue jeans can perk up any room in the house by adding a down home country...

Denim skirts are comfortable and attractive, but they often seem to be even more expensive than the jeans from which they are made. Long denim skirts are also especially difficult to find but are...

Booty bags, or handbags made from old blue jeans, have become a hot commodity at craft fairs and have inspired many crafty folks at home to produce their own recreations.

Making jeans into a skirt is a great way to extend the life of a favorite pair of jeans. The comfort and ease you enjoyed with the old jeans can be continued with a jean skirt. This is a simple...

Why walk around with your hem dragging on the ground or folded up? You can shorten your own casual pants or jeans - it doesn't take that long, looks professional and saves money.

If you have an old pair of jeans lying around that you don't wear anymore, give them new life and recycle the material by turning them into a skirt. This can be done quickly and easily. To change...

Blue jean purses have been popular since the 1960s, and will probably never go totally out of style. Casual and simple to make, these bags are a quick gift to make for a friend, or a simple...

Some folks go out of their way to distress their jeans and make holes. If this style is not for you and you end up with a hole or rip in your favorite jeans, do not despair. Fixing ripped jeans is...

Skinny fit jeans are a trend that doesn't seem to be waning. They first arrived on the scene in 2007 and they are still going strong. Skinny jeans are usually made from dark denim and are almost...

Maternity clothing can be a costly investment for new mothers. In some areas, maternity clothing is difficult to find as most clothing stores no longer stock this specialty item. Making or...

One-of-a-kind accessories spice up an otherwise plain outfit. Making cute and unique easy purses is a quick and fun way to achieve the look you desire. Recycle a pair of old jeans to make several...

Denim shorts are a summertime classic that never go out of style, despite ever-evolving trends in jeans. Whether they are made from a longer pair of jeans or sewn from scratch, denim shorts are a...

Hemming jeans doesn't have to be a scary proposition or a job for the tailor. With the proper equipment and technique, hemming jeans is as easy as sewing on a button. The keys are to measure...

When you or the kids need a new book bag and you are looking for something a little unusual or different, it's time to rummage through the dresser drawers and find an old pair of jeans no one is...

When denim jeans wear out, there is still plenty of usable fabric left in the jeans. Being green and recycling is good for the environment, so be creative with your old clothing. If you find that...

Modifying the waistband on a pair of jeans may be a way to get a better fit or to get new use out of a pair of tight pants, but its important to remember that unlike shrinking the waistband,...

Instead of throwing those old, torn jeans away, learn how to turn them into a stylish book bag!

Have you seen those cute jeans in the store with the embellishments on the cuffs? Well, they might seem dated, but you can customize your jeans according to any trend. Even small additions can...

People love denim jeans so much that they usually hate to part with them when they become worn or are outgrown. Rather than throwing out those old, worn-out jeans, why not turn them into something...

Fashionable, straight leg jeans maintain a steady width from the crotch to the ankle, making them fairly forgiving. Making straight leg jeans can save you some money and can be a fun craft to...

With the large variation in size and proportion among people, it is impossible for stores to carry blue jeans in lengths that fit all of their customers. Many people, rather than wear ill-fitting...

Skinny jeans have come into popularity once again in recent years as styles move toward a leaner leg paired with loose, blousy tops and the ever-trendy dress and jeans combination. With the...

Today's jeans are straight and narrow, fitting close to the body all the way from thigh to ankle. Most of us have a closet full of boot-cut or flared jeans and may want something trendier without...

It is sometimes difficult to decide what to do with used clothing when it is in no condition to be given away. Instead of discarding the clothing, you can use it as fabric for other projects. Old...

When hemming jeans with a decorative hem, either add the decoration onto the finished hem or create a fold above the hem to shorten the length. Take up a pair of jeans with decorative ends with a...

To get the perfect fit from jeans, make sure the waist and other difficult areas fit well, as the leg width and length are the simplest to alter. Pin the jeans to fit and sew along the seam seam...

You can make an interesting and inexpensive purse by recycling an old pair of blue jeans. Obviously the size of the purse will be dictated by the size of the jeans. For a larger tote, use an old...

Recycle your old denim jeans into an easy and attractive broom skirt. You can also pick up old jeans for a small price at yard sales and thrift stores. Ideally, you want to choose ones that have a...

The main thing you will need for this project is recycled jeans along with some other fabric. Learn how to make a peek-a-boo play mat out of recycled jeans in this free crafts video.

Add any pockets on that you think your child might enjoy opening and playing with. Learn how to make a peek-a-boo play mat out of recycled jeans in this free crafts video.

You want to choose a nice heavy hanger, and one that will fit into the jeans. Learn how to make a multi-pocket, hanging organizer out of recycled jeans in this free crafts video.

Blue jeans are the most commonly worn casual pant, but blue jeans don't come cheap. With a low-average cost of more than $20 a pair, and high-end designer jeans clocking in at well over $100 a...

Making frayed, raggedy edged purses is a fun and easy way to recycle old jeans and textiles. The seams sewn in a frayed edged purse blend in with the raggedy edge, making it a very forgiving...

Instead of throwing out old, kneeless blue jeans, give them new life as as a durable book bag. Denim is a sturdy material, perfect for carrying heavy books, groceries, jumper cables and tire...

Giving an old pair of pants or jeans a new life is fun, easy and addictive. By simply removing pieces of fabric and replacing them with colorful, patterned scraps and remnants, you can recreate a...

Turning an old pair of blue jeans into a stylish flared skirt is an interesting project to try. If you possess basic sewing skills, this is a project that you can complete in a few hours. There...

If you have an old pair of jeans with too many holes in the knees to wear, but too much character to part with, make a handbag out of jeans and give your old gear a new lease on life. This bag...

Don't throw out your old blue jeans; make them into purses. Use toddlers' jeans to make cute, wallet-size purses just big enough for cell phones and essential items. Large men's or women's jeans...

Are the legs of your jeans too worn to even be fashionable? Why not turn those old faded blues into a fashionable new denim skirt?

Tote bags are expensive if you buy one from a boutique shop. Even shopping for tote bags online can be an expensive undertaking. If you have basic sewing skills and an old pair of blue jeans that...

One of the great things about rock and roll clothing is that you have a wide variety of looks to choose from. It allows you to create your own attitude, style and statement, without spending a lot...

Rework a pair of jeans into a skirt with a few cuts and minimal sewing knowledge. If you have a favorite pair of jeans that have become too short from repeated washings or have holes in the knees,...

The perfect pair of jeans is hard to find, and once you find them you certainly don't want to have to retire them due to a lost button. A simple sewing kit includes a needle, thread in various...

To sew patches on a pair of jeans, first flip the pants inside out, trim the excess threads from the torn hole, lay the patch fabric over the hole, and stitch it carefully to the jeans, making...

Hemming blue jeans is best done by using a seam ripper to take apart the bottom hem, refolding the hem to the correct length and doing a double fold over for a sturdy hem. Hem a pair of blue jeans...

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The most frugal way to make a craft bag to store all your sewing needs.

Save old jeans to make a cozy denim quilt that will keep you warm all winter. This quilt will take several pairs of old jeans. The amount of jeans you use will depend on the size of the quilt and...

There are many types of purses made from old jeans. Perhaps the simplest type of purse to make is a jean leg purse. Made from the legs of an old pair of jeans, most of the stitching is already...