We all have that favorite pair of jeans that we just can't let go of. Never mind that they have holes in the knees and butt, we're clinging on for dear life.
Okay, you can still use these without looking like you just walked out of a Guns N'Roses video. Here are some of the best uses for old jeans.
Charley Gallay/StringerJeans tend to wear out around the knees, and kids they can grow out of an inseam pretty quickly. Cutoffs are easy to make, but without hemming them, they can look sloppy or unfinished.
Here, I'll show you how to make cutoff jeans that look like they were store bought, whether you are hemming the ends for a neat look, or fraying them out to push the limits of grunge.
savvyseams.comOnce Summer rolls around, chances are you aren't going to want to slip into a pair of long-legged jeans. Instead of simply hacking off the legs for a pair of cutoffs, try these many methods for turning jeans into a fabulous skirt.
Peter Kramer/Getty ImagesThese capri’s are so simple to make, you may never buy another pair. Minimal sewing experience is required for this project.
Rain BlankenThis popular bag is made from the booty of a pair of jeans. Known as the ‘booty bag’, it already comes with lots of pockets to hold just about everything. This is a great way to recycle old pants or shorts into something new and chic. Follow these simple directions to make your own ‘booty bag’.
Rain BlankenRandomly bleached jeans always have a place in the department stores. Instead of paying upwards of $50.00 for your rock look, grab a spray bottle and bleach jeans yourself in a matter of minutes.
DIY FashionWait, those pants might just come in handy as... pants! This video will show you how to hem a pair of pants to fit, or just give them a cropped look.
Janet WickellThere are so many ways to dye your jeans for a new look. You can use tie-dye, marble paint, fabric markers, even a bottle of bubbles an help you give your jeans a new look. I've got complete instructions for all sorts of dye methods.
Denise WitmerThis funky bracelet is easy to make with a few jeans scraps and little spare time.
Tim Whitby/StringerSometimes a pair of jeans just look too perfect to suit your style. Use this easy method to cheat time and make your jeans look fashionably worn.
Erin HuffstetlerIf your jeans are beyond saving, use the pockets to create a quilt that just won't quit. These make great gifts for friends, because you can stash little stuffed animals, notes and surprises in the pockets.
