Here in Atlanta, the weather has been weirdly spring-like, and it’s got spring cleaning on my mind a little bit early this year. Last week, my husband cleaned out his dresser and closet and found a few old pairs of jeans that are past their prime. If you’ve got some old jeans that are ready for a new life, get them broken down for crafting and try some of these fun ways to reuse old jeans! 1. Make a Skirt – Turning jeans into a skirt is nothing new, but I love the vibrant colors and pretty edging that Julie uses in her design. 2. Make a Backpack – Whether you’re getting your kid ready for back-to-school or summer camp, you can save some cash a new backpack with this video tute. 3. Make Shoes for Kids in Need – Cut your old jeans into pattern pieces, and the amazing team at Sole Hope will turn them into shoes for kids that need them. 4. Stencil Them – Cover up stains and faded spots on your favorite pair of old jeans with a little strategic stencil work. 5. Make a Clutch – This cute jeans-to-clutch tutorial could not be simpler, and the results are super cute! 6. Make a Picnic Blanket – Denim is durable, and it’s perfect for making a pretty and functional picnic blanket. 7. Make a Work Apron – This is kind of a switcheroo – the back pockets of your old jeans become the front pockets of this simple, functional work apron that’s perfect for craft markets. 8. Make a Portable Car Game for Your Kids – You use your jeans to make the track and the portable tote for this cute kids’ game! 9. Make Some Bibs – These bibs are a perfect sewing project for beginners, and they make a great baby shower gift. 10. Make a Hexagon Pillow – This tutorial uses a few pairs of jeans to create an ombre effect. The result looks totally store-bought! 11. Make a Pouf – This is another project that’s perfect if you have a collection of old jeans that you’re looking to reuse. 12. Make a Fabric Basket – This cute little basket is perfect for stashing sewing notions, knickknacks, or other little items that you need to wrangle. 13. Make a Camera Cozy – Keep your new camera safe with a denim cozy made from an old pair of jeans. 14. Make a Stuffed Whale – This sweet whale stuffie is such a cute way to reuse old jeans!
