10 ways to use old jeans for your home and garden

Everyone has a stack of old jeans in their house. It’s no longer possible to wear them due to various circumstances, but it’s a shame to throw them away. Often, needlewomen make various items out of them that serve in the house or country house for many years.

Apron

An apron will come in handy both in the kitchen and in the garden. Even men use it in the garage. You can sew a large number of pockets on it, into which small items can easily fit, as well as larger ones - pliers, secateurs.

To sew it you just need to trim the top of the jeans below the pockets. Only the back and waist are left. The back pockets will now be located in the front, and the belt can be easily fastened with the remaining button.

Tool holder

A tool holder made from old jeans is durable and spacious. You can put all the keys and screwdrivers in the garage in it.

Rug

Rugs made from old jeans are often used for gardening. To do this, jeans are cut into pieces and sewn together with thread. You can combine different colors and shapes of patches in the rug. Can also be combined with other materials.

This rug is perfect for a picnic. It is simply spread on the grass or covered with a wooden table.

Slippers for home and guests

They will protect you from the cold floor and are suitable for a summer house. They can be made from scrap materials. For example, take the sole from old flip-flops and make a denim top on top.Or you can sew denim ballet shoes and simply put a soft, warm insole in them.

Pillows

You can make ordinary square pillows that will decorate the sofa and armchairs or come up with your own unique shape. Such products look stylish on leather furniture.

Covers for pots, glasses or bottles

For example, if you need to give someone a bottle of wine, what should you present it with? You can use old jeans to make a wine bag with pockets. In addition to the bottle, they contain a corkscrew and other small items.

You can place pots of flowers in denim covers and tie them with a bright ribbon on top. This method will help add color to a dark room.

Kids toys

It could be a whale, fish, bear or hare. To prepare the toy you will need jeans and soft filling. You can use buttons or beads as eyes and nose.

Bag

It can be either a small backpack for walking or a spacious home bag, which will be convenient for shopping. You can also sew bags from old jeans. They are suitable for storing cereals, grains or medicinal herbs.

One option is a lunch bag. You can put food in it for a lunch break at work or use it for outdoor recreation. For convenience, sew on a button or button.

Kitchen mitts

They are simply irreplaceable in the kitchen. Jeans are quite thick fabric, so it will protect your hands from burns. Additionally, you can add a piece of an old quilt or warm jacket inside. The potholders can be decorated with various colored bows, patterns of ribbons or beads. You can also embroider bright flowers on them.

Convenient organizer

And lastly, with the help of old jeans you can decorate your workplace by simply sewing an organizer. It is convenient to store both tools and office supplies. To do this, it is necessary to sew a large number of pockets of various sizes onto a rectangular fabric. The organizer is conveniently placed on the wall near the desktop or directly on it.

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  1. Lyudmila

    Everything is great!

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