22 Clever Ways to Upcycle Your Old Jeans ...

By Sheila • Jun 12, 2015 MD

"What do I do with these old jeans?" I bet that's a question you've asked yourself more than once. Well, you could give them away OR you could use these cute DIY ideas to give them a makeover!

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1. Add a Pattern

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2. DIY Distressed Jeans with a Nutmeg Grater!

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3. Make a Denim Snack Bag

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4. Ombre Patterned Denim Shorts

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Discover the mystique and charm of historical garments with our carefully curated inspiration from the medieval era. If you're seeking authenticity for a theme party or costume event, here are some truly renaissance outfit ideas that will transport you back in time. Evoke the spirit of grand festivities with fashion that celebrates tradition and craftsmanship. Embrace a different period, dress up and have fun!

5. I Heart These Jeans

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6. Say Yes to Polka Dots

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7. Show off Your Patriotic Side

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8. DIy Crochet Cuffed Shorts

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9. DIy Ripped Jeans

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10. Make a Denim Whale!

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11. Heart Print Jeans

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12. Colorful Tie Dye Denim

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13. Floral Print Denim Shorts Are Perfect for Summer

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14. Add Some Studs to Your Cuffs

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15. Add Fabric to Your Back Pockets

Add Fabric to Your Back Pockets

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16. Experiment with Stencils

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17. Here's Another Cute Stencil Idea

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18. Use Lace to Create This Beautiful Design

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19. Distressed Jeans of a Different Kind

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20. Add a Frayed Heart

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21. Convert Your Old Wide Legged Jeans into Skinny Jeans

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22. Aren't These Monster Patches Cute?!

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  • Sarah

    2015-06-13T03:32:24.328Z

    Have you ladies ever tried the Jean cut offs thong? Drives men craaaaaazzY
  • Rockamania

    2015-06-17T12:53:47.679Z

    thanks for idea mo to put in my fashion company
  • Kitty

    2015-06-14T06:00:49.118Z

    When I was a teenager, my sister cut off a pair of my jeans, making sure to leave the pockets. She cut out the crotch and sewed part of one of the legs to make a bag, then used the other leg to make a strap. It was the best purse ever! It had the four pockets and the change pocket. And since it was denim I had it a long time.
  • Kathleen

    2015-06-13T14:58:46.112Z

    Love #18 but I don't think I'm crafty enough to do any of these :/
  • MadiDeath

    2015-06-14T02:58:04.677Z

    Super cool! Love these ideas!
  • Hafsa

    2015-06-13T07:58:37.008Z

    I love the monster patches it's so unique!!
  • Jennifer

    2015-06-13T21:23:31.215Z

    Such great ideas! Thanks for posting 😀
  • Rash

    2015-06-13T17:43:23.366Z

    @Hafsa I love that particular too!!!
  • Gigi's

    2015-07-16T11:50:48.319Z

    Love it
  • Rash

    2015-06-13T17:43:37.855Z

    Thanks for posting this!
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