Do NOT Toss Out Those Old Jeans! Check Out This Clever Hack

Michelle from Brisbane loves to share her DIY/CRAFT/ HACK ideas and we have spotted just a couple that we fell instantly in love with.

Michelle recently shared this clever idea with old jeans on her Bargain Hacker page.

Michelle wrote, “The other day I had a major wardrobe cull and discovered I had way too many pairs of old jeans.
So I decided to cut them up and repurpose them !

“The pot was super easy to make so I’ve included some photos but the purse was a little more detailed and required sewing skills so I’ve done my best to try to explain!!” (Find all the details for the purse HERE!)

jean pot jean purse

“The pot was super easy – just cut and traced around some old fabric to get the shapes and then pinned and cut out the jeans to fit the pot! A great fabric / craft glue will secure the jean fabric to the pot!!”

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DON’T THROW OUT THOSE OLD JEANS!!!???? Just recently I had a massive wardrobe cull and ended up with a pile of old jeans!! The fabric was just too good to pass up – so I put it to good use! I’m still working on other Jean Projects but these were the first two I came up with!! The pot was super easy – just cut and traced around some old fabric to get the shapes and then pinned and cut out the jeans to fit the pot! A great fabric / craft glue will secure the jean fabric to the pot!! The purse was a little tricky to make as you do need some sewing skills!! So many fun ideas to repurpose old jeans. #hack #hacks #repurposing #decorhacks #homehacks #decorate #creativemum #creative #bargain #bargainshopper #lookwhat_i_found #homemade #homedecor #decor #lookwhatimade

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She also shared this fab idea for the Target placemats.

Michelle explained, “All I did to make these was to use some cotton twine, jute twine and a large wool needle and hand stitch around the edge.”

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A LOOK BACK AT JULY It’s that time again to reflect on this month and what I’ve managed to create! My little boho coastal theme is still going strong – bit by bit my decor increases! Here’s some of my DIY projects and Hacks for the month – my favourite project would have to be The Rope Wall Art! Do you have a favourite? Remember- if you make any or even just have a go – send me a pic!!!???? #diy #diydecor #diyhomedecor #diyproject #homedecor #home #homemade #homedecoratingideas #hacks #homehacks #decorhacks #decor #decorate #homestyle #homewares #creativemum #bargain #bargainshopper #decoratingonabudget #lookwhatimade #lookwhat_i_found

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19 Comments

- - mum4107 said
  - 01 Sep 2019
    6:30 pm
Wow I love this
So creative and clever

- - Jbuttxx said
  - 16 Aug 2019
    8:06 am
great way to reuse! love it!next time My jeans are not op-shop worthy i will be looking at pintrest for awesome ideas like this

- - DaffyD said
  - 13 Aug 2019
    9:50 am
Great that this encourages recycling but I wouldn’t want them

- - nadine_hill said
  - 09 Aug 2019
    9:34 am
Creative ideas, but not for me.

- - mom343701 said
  - 09 Aug 2019
    7:39 am
not really our thing

- - mom93821 said
  - 09 Aug 2019
    6:52 am
Creative hacks for sure but no ones that appeal to me for my home.

- - Ellen said
  - 09 Aug 2019
    3:55 am
Although the idea is nice, I wouldn’t like a jeans flower pot in my living room or walk around with a jeans clip purse. We have made jeans shoulder bags in the past and mini skirts from trousers and I think that is quite cute.
The outside pillows from the placemates look nice.

- - mom265671 said
  - 09 Aug 2019
    12:00 am
Some very clever hacks

- - mom129591 said
  - 08 Aug 2019
    10:03 pm
It looks kind of funny. I personally wouldn’t do it but I see the creativity.

- - Blossom said
  - 08 Aug 2019
    8:20 pm
If they are originally long legged jeans and the legs are wide enough they can be altered into 3/4 pants or shorts. If you like the “”patched” look you can cut up the good parts of a pair of jeans and put them on another pair to make the “patched” look.

- - ashna9 said
  - 08 Aug 2019
    6:53 pm
Clever ideas but who really has time to make that kind of stuff?

- - mom101628 said
  - 08 Aug 2019
    3:56 pm
Great for those who like this sort of recycling – would look out of place in my minimalist home though.

- - Mum2archer said
  - 08 Aug 2019
    3:18 pm
Not my style, but I love how creative people can be!
- mom93821 replied
  
  10 Aug 2019 , 11:49 am
  I can appreciate the creativity too.
- - mom376182 said
  - 08 Aug 2019
    2:38 pm
I really like the purse. Not a fan of the planter but to each their own.
- becstalou replied
  
  09 Aug 2019 , 6:42 am
  I agree I think the purse is cut but don’t like the plant cover.
- - mom146810 said
  - 08 Aug 2019
    2:26 pm
Very good idea I have a couple of old jeans I will try it

- - mom160421 said
  - 08 Aug 2019
    1:40 pm
I usually donate my old jeans. These are great ideas though.

- - mom152736 said
  - 08 Aug 2019
    1:27 pm
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