Unique Recycled Denim Ideas That Are Super Cool

Blue jean pockets make for easy organizing. What better place than a pocket to store those personal things you want close at hand! This is great for a teen bedroom, craft room, or dorm room.

Turn a rainbow of recycled jeans into a beautiful striped quilt. This is a good one to make once you've hit up the Goodwill to get pants in a ton of sizes and colors!

Reupholster a chair and give it a bright and fun new ‘seat.’ This is really easy to do, and we’re going to show you how . . . with a pair of denim pants!

"Stitch" up this stylish dual-toned clutch. Actually, you're going to love this fashion project because there's no sewing involved. Don’t you just love the contrast of the pocket?

Okay, this has to be the cutest apron I have seen in quite some time! Kind of reminds of Daisy Duke's shorts. Such a cute idea.

Organize your craft room or desk with this copper and denim craft caddy project. It's not just the jeans that are recycled, it's the cans and wood too.

Rest easy with this unique foot rest. The patchwork method of this unique recycled denim idea really floats my boat.

Pack your lunch in style with this DIY lunch bag. Pascale not only used jeans, but also used a belt that would've otherwise ended up in the trash.

Do you have multiple pairs of jeans or scrap denim to use? This DIY wreath is a great project for more than one color denim!

Make your own fabric prints while experimenting with this unique dying technique. It's made up of two techniques, shibori and tie dye.

I love how these denim feathers turned out! I can think of some other ways to use them in a project, but this wall hanging is a beautiful option.

Turn your blue jeans into a cozy throw! This chilled-out quilt has such an easy-going air to it; there are no set measurements for this so make your quilt to whatever size you like.

Make some denim yarn and crochet it into these country coasters. It's such an easy project, and you can make the coasters any size you like.

Just sew seed beads onto a small piece of denim for this project. Amanda also has a post for a matching bracelet. It is linked in the tutorial for the ring.

Jeans, jeans, the magical pants; the more you wear ‘em, the better you dance (right?).  Whip up some easy throw pillows with denim and add a rugged touch with a thrifted belt or two. You'll also learn how to make a weekend bag.

These DIY elastic book bands are a fun no-sew craft to make at home. It’s pretty simple as far as crafts go. All you need to do is cut out the pieces and then glue them together and voila, the elastic book bands are complete!

This is such a cute way to upcycle your old jeans! Plus it will be very durable and hold up to kids playing.

Here’s how to make recycled denim bins before you send your drawers to the Salvation Army. You can make bins like these in any size you like.

Make a whimsical throw rug with leftover denim patches. This is a great way to incorporate other fabric patterns as well - for the coolest rug ever.

Another fun take on an upcycled quilt! We've had a few other blankets in this collection, and the triangles in this one are very cool.

Make cute pumpkins from your old jeans in just 10 minutes! Bonus? No sewing involved. Instant fall decor with a neutral theme.

Here’s a fun and simple way to give old jeans a new life. These bowls make perfect catch-alls around the house – and wouldn’t they be a perfect gift for a guy?

If you have denim scraps left over, it’s easy to turn them into a DIY bunting! Perfect for a party or for little girls’ room décor.

Make a colorful beaded necklace with this original technique! This time you're going to paint the denim with acrylic paint colors. It's great for customizing.

Denim is the perfect fabric for a dog toy because it is so strong. You can be playing with your dog in five minutes with this craft!