more recycling ideas for jeans and more

**Sara Noel** · 06-05-2003, 06:06 PM

Some are pocket, some are shorts, some are made from legs.
http://www.masseysewing.com/projects...unk_jeans.html
http://www.teengirlclothing.com/Jeanpurse.html
http://www.dltk-kids.com/school/jean_purse.htm
http://craftsonline.net/sharonscraft...eanpullbag.htm

**aylasmommy** · 06-05-2003, 06:08 PM

I actually just bought a denim purse the other day

It's soooo cute, and I wish I could sew or I'd make a bunch more like it!

**homesteadmamma** · 06-05-2003, 06:11 PM

They are so cute. There is so many things that can be made out of jean legs.

I've also seen aprons made out of jean legs and they are just adorable.

**Missy** · 06-05-2003, 06:32 PM

cool, i like these, they are cute

**heavensent_7** · 06-05-2003, 07:02 PM

I've made bags from the top part of jeans before and I was thinking of doing some for my craft market but I NEVER thought of using the bottoms too!

This is a great idea! - Thank you.

**captclearance** · 06-05-2003, 07:21 PM

I love them ! Dd loves them ! I carried these when I was young.. Now my dd is a hippy .... Thanks...... I would like to see the apron......
I made hiking bags for the kids to carry out of jeans and the kids love em......

**heavensent_7** · 06-05-2003, 07:26 PM

I'd like to see the apron too and the hiking bags

I love denim things - I'm decorating jackets at the moment

**captclearance** · 06-05-2003, 08:28 PM

The hiking bags are just like these.... Very simple, with longer strap and a small pad for the shoulder since they are a bit heavy with all the gear in them.........

http://www.teengirlclothing.com/Jeanpurse.html

**captclearance** · 06-05-2003, 08:45 PM

Aprons........

http://www.mycraftbook.com/CraftIdea...RS_Action=Find('craftID','40')&CraftID=40

**captclearance** · 06-05-2003, 08:47 PM

Lots of blue jean ideas here.....
Locker organizer, apron, quilt, and look at this table ......dd would love this !

http://coy.ne.client2.attbi.com/BlueJeans.html#Sit-Upon

**captclearance** · 06-05-2003, 08:48 PM

Here's a couple more ideas..... Denim is great cuz it's so durable and easy to get with growing kids....

Clothespin holder : Take an old pair of blue jeans and cut off the legs. Sew the legs completely shut and any holes, leaving the waist alone. Cut a canvas belt or other long object into two strips. Now, sew them like suspenders to the jeans. Hang this on a coat hanger and you have a bag to hang on your clothesline to put the pins in. You may want to sew the top of all the strapping together under the hanger to keep it from falling off............

Make can cozies, it's thick enough to be good insulation.......

**heavensent_7** · 06-05-2003, 08:54 PM

Oh Wow! Great Ideas - Thank you!!!

(I couldn't get the apron one to open?

) Still LOADS to keep me quiet lol.

I really LOVE denim - like you said it's not hard to come by when you have growing kids and you can do so much with it. (I've been doing the jackets for years)

I LOVE the table that is so cute! Better get busy I guess.

Thanks again

**slowtypinwoman** · 06-05-2003, 09:29 PM

I actually made denim purses for Alexa's B-Day party for the goodie bags. Each girl received a personalized purse. In it I included things like a candy bar, hair bobs, a blow up punching bag and a push pencil. The girls loved them and I even had a few of the older girls at our school asking me if I would make them one and sell it to them. I think the total for each goodie purse was around $1.00. The best part is, when people have jeans that have holes in the knees, you can still use the back of the leg for this craft. I think they took me a couple of hours to make.