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I seem to be suffering from clumsiness lately. A few weeks back I was walking out of my bedroom and instead of clearing the doorway my left hip brushed the doorjamb and caught on the receiver end of the door knob thingamajiggy (not sure what to call it). It ripped my jeans ever so slightly. The 1.5 inch tear didn’t bother me much so I just kept wearing them as is. Well it happened again a few days ago and now that tear streaks down my whole back side…so they are not wearable anymore. A patch would look ridiculous and would be awkward to get on so now I need to figure out what to do with them. If only I could find my sewing machine I would make numbers 1 and 2.
Ideas for Recycling Blue Jeans:
1. An iPod pocket protector - Use the pocket area of your blue jeans to make a nifty little purse for small electronics like cell phones and iPods. It would also be perfect as a little snack bags for young kids. Get instructions here.
2. Use the legs to make a wall organizer perfect for sewing notions.
3. Stuff them with straw and use them to create a scarecrow for fall decorating.
4. Cut them into squares and make a quilt or cut them into strips and make a rag rug.
5. Make denim pot holders.
Technorati Tags: recycle, denim, blue jeans, iPod protector, sewing
Dr. Nicole said,
April 15, 2008 at 8:34 pm:
Cute ideas! Glad I stumbled this…great website
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Fishbowl Sense » Blog Archive » Change. Good or No? said,
April 15, 2008 at 11:16 pm:
[...] This came just in time… I have a pair of blue jeans that has torn where the pockets attach. Always happens with cheap jeans. I was about to throw them out, but was trying to think of a way to use them for something clever. 5 Ways to Recycle Your Blue Jeans has inspired me. I really like the wall organizer! I’ve also been thinking about a cute handbag idea. Hmmn. Better get that dress finished so I can get started! [...]
Mrs Green said,
April 16, 2008 at 3:37 am:
I just thought I’d share this resource for your UK readers. Up in the Lake district there is a groovy looking company that will recycle your favourite jeans into a pair of sandals for you! All my jeans are still in wearable condition, but I’ll definitely consider this option once they are beyond wear!
http://www.recycleyourjeans.com/index.html
That wall planner is awesome - thank you so much for an inspirational article
Mrs Green x
yarrow said,
April 16, 2008 at 8:59 am:
Great ideas! There is a great little tote bag that I have made in the past out of the seat of jeans. I have also made a patchwork skirt out of some. Very nice. Love the wall organizer thanks for sharing.
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mary said,
April 16, 2008 at 10:05 am:
Our state recycles them into pencils. We just had the DSWA give a presentation to our Brownie troop and we we got blue pencils. Pretty cool.
Liz said,
April 16, 2008 at 12:28 pm:
I was just admiring these quilts made from jeans the other day at:
http://www.equilters.com/library/jeans/jeans_galleryindex.html
Some of them are so beautiful!!
thanks,
liz
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Casey said,
April 16, 2008 at 2:08 pm:
Those are great ideas…and I like the quilt idea as well!
Alana said,
April 16, 2008 at 3:05 pm:
Great ideas - I really must learn how to sew! Thanks!
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Molly in NH said,
April 16, 2008 at 4:31 pm:
I took an environmental conservation class in college about 18 years ago and I remember seeing a film where this guy said you could compost your jeans and they could break down in about 9 months (but not the rivets).
Holly Autry said,
April 16, 2008 at 7:02 pm:
I saw one lady on cafemom that made a slipcover for her couch with old blue jeans, too cool!!!
Sheryl Lyon said,
April 17, 2008 at 2:20 pm:
One of the best qualities about blue jeans is that barring a run in with your door knob thingamajiggy , they last almost as long as you stay the same size. Great recycling ideas for when they don’t though!
Kelly said,
April 19, 2008 at 3:25 am:
I love the wall organizer project Tiffany
That’s right up my alley as far as simplicity goes.
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Green Me: Healthy and Green by the Day said,
April 25, 2008 at 10:31 am:
[...] Tiffany encourages you to get creative and extend the life of your torn and worn jeans with 5 Ways to Recycle Your Blue Jeans. [...]
Amy said,
May 2, 2008 at 4:34 pm:
potholders! I happen to need those right now. great idea!