jeans Archives - 12thBLOG

Cool Ways to Repurpose Old Jeans

TheMan — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 10:50:03 +0000

Check out these 15 great DIY denim projects that will help you repurpose your old jeans so they don’t go to waste!

1. Recycled jean footwear

Do you love having a simple pair of slip on shoes lying around in the summer so you can quickly slide your feet in before you go out to enjoy some sun in the yard or walk to the corner store for ice cream? Then make them now so they’re ready for when the warm weather comes, and put your old jeans to good use while you’re at it! Do Night shows you how these cute little denim slip-on shoes are made.

2. Denim arrow cushion

Do you have a few different shades of denim in your pile of old jeans that are up for grabs int he DIY department? Take advantage of that by making something that actually uses those different colours! If you’re not afraid of a bit of sewing, then we definitely suggest giving these quilted together denim pillow cases by Etsy Blog a try.

3. Denim pom poms

We’ve posted plenty of times before about pom poms, always marveling over how many different kinds if pom poms there are out there and how many different ways there are to make them, but Zakka Life just made us realize that there’s one kind we never knew about! They guide you through the process of making awesome little fringed pom poms our of strips of denim that you can easily cut from your old jeans.

4. Denim cut-offs wine bag

This DIY project from Design Sponge is actually a great way to make yourself two new things in one, and what’s better than that? We can’t think of many things! By turning an old pair of jeans into a pair of cut off shorts, you give yourself two very useful denim tubes to make something else out of. Try following this tutorial to turn the cut off jean legs into picnic bags that are perfectly sized for a bottle of wine!

5. Old denim heart corner bookmark

Denim makes amazing scrap material for all kinds of little DIY projects that are easy to do and make fun gifts for the people around you (or yourself)! We fell in love with The Cheese Thief‘s simple denim heart bookmark that features a chic visible seam and fits right onto the corner of your book page to remind a loved one that you care while they read before bed each night.

6. Quilted denim pouf

Did you already make the quilted pillow case idea we talked about above and love it so much that now you’re ready to try the same technique on a bigger, more eye catching project? Then follow in Michele and Me‘s footsteps and try creating this awesome muti-coloured denim pouf stool instead! We love the idea of using a coloured thread in your quilting to create even more interesting pattern that you’ll already get from upcycling different types of denim.

7. Denim gingerbread men

Technically you can make these adorable little gingerbread people dolls by Eat Drink Chic from any spare material you might have, but we fell in love with the idea of making them out of denim the second we saw them! Besides being a great upcycling opportunity, denim makes for durable toys if you plan on actually giving these little dolls to your kids to play with.

8. Denim napkins

Is the denim of your old jeans so soft that you can’t help touching it? Jeans that have been worn down for years tend to lose that roughly shaped denim feel and soften down until they feel almost like cotton. These jeans are perfect for repurposing into napkins for a country chic dinner table setting! Check out how Your Pocket Stylist made these ones.

9. DIY denim pencil case

Have you always loved turning your old clothing into little cases and zippered bags? Then we think you’ll be pretty into this denim pencil case idea that helps you turn your old jeans into more than just a place to keep your drawing supplies. A Dash of DIY suggests actually drawing or painting a little design of your own onto the front to make the denim even more interesting.

10. DIY denim whale

Are yo ulooking for more of a sewing challenge that your kids will fall in love with and be able to play with for years to come? Then you simply must check out this adorable stuffed whale pattern featured on Valaan Villapaita. We love the way they’ve used the outside of the denim to create the darker back of the whale and the more faded inside of the denim to give the whale a lighter belly.

11. Denim hair bows

Hair bows have been treding for months now and, with every new version and variation of the original idea, we love them even more. These little denim bows from Salute to Cute, for example, are so cute we can barely stand it. As if turning your jeans into adorable accessories wasn’t a good enough idea in itself, check out how they’ve used pearls and clothing beach to pattern and embellish some of the bows!

12. Patchwork jean bowl

Have you always been intrigued by crafts that use materials to make freestanding 3D objects that keep their own shape despite not being stuffed or filled with anything like a toy might be? We love making those projects too, but we had to start with simple projects in order to perfect our technique the first few times we tried it out. Hello Glow has the perfect thing for you to start with: a simple quilted denim trinkets bowl!

13. DIY denim phone case

Hard phone cases have become more the rage lately because they leave our screens open and give us constant access to our phones, but sometimes we like to slide our precious devices into a soft case that protects the screen from scratches before we put them with all our other stuff in our purse. There are plenty of fabrics you can use to make a simple pocket case like this style from Free People, but we find denim the most stylish option by far!

14. Spiralled jean coasters

Maybe your oldest jeans are so worn and torn apart that only pieces of them are actually salvageable to be turned into anything else? Then try cutting them into strips and turning those strips into something you’ll actually use! We love the way BLDG 25 spiralled their denim strips into coiled drink coasters that add a neat DIY touch to your everyday decor.

15. Patchwork denim throw rug

Maybe you’re totally loving this whole “quilted denim” idea, but you’d like to make it even more shabby chic than what you’ve seen here so far? Then try creating this awesome patchwork rug by BLDG 25 instead! We love the way they’ve mixed in some other repurpose pants fabrics, like corduroy, in with the denim patches.

The post Cool Ways to Repurpose Old Jeans appeared first on 12thBLOG.

Awesome Ways to Fashionably Revamp Your Old Jeans

TheMan — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 14:24:41 +0000

1 Printed Denim

Printed Denim (via swellmayde)

2 Bleach Tie Dye Jeans

Bleach Tie Dye Jeans (via Garotas Modernas)

3 Distressed Skinny Jeans

Distressed Skinny Jeans: Yesterday I talked a bit about the latest trend of distressed jeans which I’m loving! I experimented with a few techniques this weekend to distress your own pair (since it seems absolutely ridiculous to pay for a new pair of distressed jeans) and made some interesting discoveries about how to distress and how to prevent (via Say Yes)

4 Bleach Dipped Aztec Jeans

Bleach Dipped Aztec Jeans (via Minted Strawberry)

5 Bleach Pen Jeans

Bleach Pen Jeans (via Amanda k. by the Bay)

6 Add Texture with Embroidery

Add Texture with Embroidery: Just a few simple stitches can go a long way. (via Free People)

7 Easy Embellished Jeans

Easy Embellished Jeans: If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to update your basic blue jeans, look no further than this DIY! It’s so easy, and there’s absolutely no sewing involved. Just place the gems and studs where you want to add some pop, heat them up with glue, and you’re ready to hit the town (via M&J Blog)

8 Lipstick Kisses Print

Lipstick Kisses Print: DIY lip printed kisses pants or jeans inspired by Erin Fetherston’s Sealed with a Kiss Collection (via …love Maegan)

9 Cool Jeans with Masking Tape

Cool Jeans with Masking Tape: DIY jeans, DIY painted jeans, DIY trousers, DIY denim (via EmerJa)

10 Denim Refashioned

Denim Refashioned (via Why Buy it? DIY it.)

11 American Flag Cuffs

American Flag Cuffs: How to add American flag cuffs to your favorite pair of jeans, just in time for the 4th of July! (via Free People)

12 Color Blocked Pants

Color Blocked Pants: Color + block = the 2 words in fashion most commonly used this season. It was just a matter of time before we’d incorporate this much loved trend into a DIY. And thanks to Tommy Ton’s color blocked pants, spotted at New York Fashion Week, we were finally inspired to give an old pair of chinos a much (via HonestlyWTF)

13 Ombre Jeans

Ombre Jeans (via So, I make stuff)

14 Galaxy Jeans

Galaxy Jeans (via The Sun Was High)

15 Galaxy Print Jeans

Galaxy Print Jeans: (Jeans Exact, Top Similar, Blazer Exact, Bag Similar, Shoes Similar, Necklace Exact, Watch Exact, Bracelets Similar) This is an outfit (via Raindrops of Sapphire)

16 Pom Pom Jeans

Pom Pom Jeans: Grab an old pair of jeans and make them unique by adding cute pom pom trim… full details in this fashion DIY tutorial using vintage Levis 501 jeans. (via …love Maegan)

17 Update Your Cutoffs

Update Your Cutoffs: There’s no denying it, cutoffs are a wardrobe staple this time of year. And with all the variations of color, fabric, textures, prints and more (via Free People)

18 Sequin Pocket Jeans

Sequin Pocket Jeans: If you’re thinking it’s time for another ‘just add sequins’ project, you’d be right! I spied these amazing jeans recently and wanted desperately to recreate the look, but when I tested out it out by pinning the sequin pieces to the knees I found they didn’t have the same effect (I have a feeling… (via a pair & a spare)

19 Tie Dye Denim

Tie Dye Denim (via swellmayde)

20 Dye

Dye: Have you ever fallen in love so deeply that you overlook the bad, and highlight only the good? And then you get home and realize that the fit/shape/cut/color is all wrong? We’ve all fallen in love with a pair of jeans, that by all intents and purposes is perfect, except for one little setback. But one (via M&J Blog)

21 Floral Print Jeans

Floral Print Jeans: Make your own floral print jeans with a Sharpie marker and this DIY Tutorial! (via …love Maegan)

22 Studded Denim Cutoffs

Studded Denim Cutoffs: I have been wanting to do this DIY for quite some time now, but with the current denim dressing feature on our website and studded trend I told you about yesterday, the stars all aligned and it finally came (via Free People)

23 Studded Denim

Studded Denim (via swellmayde)

24 Beaded Jean Cuff

Beaded Jean Cuff: diy fashion (via Maykool Fashion Blog)

25 Pearl Embellished Jeans

Pearl Embellished Jeans: Amp up an old pair of skinny boyfriend jeans with this fun and funky pearl embellished design inspired by Paige Denim skinny skinny jeans. It’s an easy way to (via …love Maegan)

26 Patchwork Jeans

Patchwork Jeans (via Une Touche de Rose)

27 Animal Pattern Jeans

Animal Pattern Jeans: How to revamp your favorite Jeans by bleaching an animal print on it. Designed by Xenia Kuhn for fashionrolla (via Fashionrolla)

28 Embellish with Ruffled Lace

Embellish with Ruffled Lace: Lace shorts have been seen on style blogs and in stores all over the country, and we absolutely adore this trend! The light and airy look of lace with a relaxed pair of denim shorts is the ultimate salute to summer. We chose a ruffled trim to capture the carefree nature of the season, but (via M&J Blog)

29 Heart Pattern Jeans

Heart Pattern Jeans (via The Pretty Life Girls)

30 Animal Stencil

Animal Stencil: Every closet needs a good ole pair of statement jeans. This look is great to pair with a bulky sweater for the winter months but still great for rolling into the warmer months, since we chose more of a spring time animal. Take a look below to see how we created these pants. Supplies: light colored jeans, fabric paint, paint brush, adhesive foam sheet, sponge brush, pen, and scissors. 1…. (via A Beautiful Mess)

31 Denim Lace Inset Shorts

Denim Lace Inset Shorts (via The Fashion Citizen)

32 Lace Jean Shorts

Lace Jean Shorts: Cute vintage lace jean shorts and cut offs are a bohemian summer staple… you can buy a pair or simply DIY your own with this tutorial. (via …love Maegan)

33 Sequin Embellished Denim Shorts

Sequin Embellished Denim Shorts: Sequin embellished denim shorts have been on my list of things to make for at least the last year and so when H&M asked me to make something for their Summer magazine inspired by how I would dress at a festival, I knew that it was time to tackle this style. Sadly my trip to Glastonbury was super… (via a pair & a spare)

34 Distressed Polka Dot Denim

Distressed Polka Dot Denim (via swellmayde)

35 Cut Out Heart Pockets

Cut Out Heart Pockets: Upgrade your old jeans with a few cute cut-out heart pockets. Let the contrasting denim beneath show off your raw edges or stitch in sequins, lace, for a (via …love Maegan)

The post Awesome Ways to Fashionably Revamp Your Old Jeans appeared first on 12thBLOG.

Awesome Ways To Recycle Your Old Blue Jeans

TheMan — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 11:24:44 +0000

Awesome Ways To Recycle Your Old Blue Jeans. From more accessories to ingenius ideas, here’s a like of 25 ways to recycle and reuse you old, trusty blue jeans.

1. Denim Backpack

{found on YouTube}

3. Denim Buckets

{found on Living Well Spending Less}

3. Denim Buckets

{found on Recylart}

4. Denim Clutch

{found on Denim Do Over}

5. Denim Quilt

{found on Marion’s Blog}

6. Denim Phone Case

{found on Denim Do Over}