These denim DIY projects range from stud-accented denim cutoffs to upcycled lunch bag accessories that are made with the durable material. Fans of DIY crafts will love the chic ideas from this list and are sure to save some cash when creating their own fashion item or accessory.
Fashion lovers on budget will love these fun projects with favorites including studded shirt tutorials and patchwork denim jacket crafts. Those with an appreciation for unconventional or vintage fashions may want to try the list's corseted jean project or take a stab at ripping and distressing their favorite old pair.
Whatever your style, this list of denim DIY projects offers a wide range of fashion ideas that will add personality to one's wardrobe.
22 Denim DIY Projects

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Hippie-Inspired Jean Tutorials
'DIY Tie Dye Denim' by Honestly WTF is Impactful

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Corset Jeans
Maty Davis' Laced-Up Denim Ties You Up After Tearing You Down

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DIY Orbit-Inspired Clothing
The ‘CooCookaChoo’ Galaxy Booty Shorts are Futuristic
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DIY Denim Bags
This DIY Project Involves Using Old Jeans to Create Denim Lunch Bags
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DIY Jean Shirt Embellishments
The Distressed Chambray Tutorial Updates Basic Blouses
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DIY Upcycled Jean Coasters
The Brit & Co. Cocktail Napkins are Hip and Stylish
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Bejeweled Jean Collars
Honestly WTF Creates a Thrifty DIY Embellished Denim Shirt
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60s Fashion-Inspired Tutorials
History Completely Repeats Itself with This Bell Bottom DIY
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DIY Attachable Sleeves
The Sweater Sleeve Denim Jacket Tutorial Infuses Mixed Fashion Media
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Pre-Patched Denim
Street Fashionistas Sport Patched Jeans Instead of Ripped Ones
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Sci-Fi Denim Jacket Accents
This DIY Activity Turns an Average Jean Jacket into a Galactic Scene
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Upcycled Blue Jean Slippers
This DIY Project is a Creative Way to Make Use Out of Old Clothing
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DIY Canvas-Patched Jackets
This Tutorial is Perfect for Updating an Out-of-Date Jean Jacket
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Heart-Decorated Denim
Show Legs Love and Affection with These ‘A Beautiful Mess’ Jeans
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Upcycled Denim School Supplies
Turn Old Jeans into Practical Pencil Cases with This DIY Activity
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Sparkly Sequin Jean Accents
Add Some Pizzazz to Your Ripped Jeans with This Simple Tutorial
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DIY Americana Apparel
The Goodwill Gal Bleach Gel Shorts Celebrate Nationalistic Pride Via Fashion
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DIY Tie-Dye Denim
These Homemade Tie-Dye Jeans Cost Next to Nothing to Make
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Pearl Denim DIYs
Honestly WTF Makes Embellished Denim Easy and Inexpensive
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DIY Dip-Dyed Cutoffs
These Half-and-Half Bleached Denim Shorts Feature Tiny Rocker Studs
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DIY Chambray Corsets
Making a Denim Crop Top at Home Isn't as Difficult as It Seems
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DIY Paint Splatter Cutoffs
Jeans Become Glamorous Tie Dye Shorts with This Easy Tutorial
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The Levi’s x Rubik’s Cube is Covered in Deadstock Denim
Sustainable Repairable Sneaker Designs
Disassembly Lab Footwear is Easily Repaired by Consumers
Carryall Crochet Bags
lululemon's Cotton Crochet Shoulder Bags Embody Casual Summer Style
Upcycled Sneaker Sustainable Bags
Bibi Bazz Designs the Limited Collection of Eco-Friendly Bags
Thematic Denim Collections
Soorty's SS26 Collection Merges Innovation with Sustainable Practices
Ultra-Wide Collaborative Denim
BEAMS Presents More to the Super-Wide Levi's Denim Series
Collaborative Dark Minimalist Capsules
Levi’s and JJJJound Team Up for a Stylish Fall Collection
Curated Denim Capsules
Silver Jeans Launched its Fall 24' Collection in Time for Back-to-School
Highschool-Inspired Apparel Collections
Stüssy X Denim Tears Unveil a Cultural Clothing Collab
Nostalgic Jeans Collections
Alexis Ren x Abrand Bring Y2K Back With a Modern Twist
Expressive Stretchy Denim Fashion
TELFAR Presents Stretch Denim and the INFINITY Collection
Attention-Grabbing Recycled Down Jackets
66°North Released the Stunning Dyngja Cropped Down Jacket
Intriguing Denim Collabs
The New Levi’s X Undercover Collaboration Ofers a Bold Fusion
Innovative Collagen-Infused Jeans
Soorty's Collagen Denim Offers Style and Skincare Benefits
It Girl-Approved Apparel Collabs
Reformation X Devon Lee Carlson Unveil a Warm Weather Capsule
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Singer-Inspired Jeans
Levi's Bob Dylan Custom Jeans Bring an Iconic '60s Style Back to Life
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Ornate Western Outerwear
Boot Barn's Wonderwest Birch Studded Denim Jacket Makes a Bold Statement
Handpicked Vintage Sporty Denim
Levi's and Satisfy Join on the Re-Possessed Climb Jeans
Brand Heritage Watch Collections
GUESS Celebrates with the Launch of Four Iconic Watches
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Minimalist Leather Bags
The Jacket Maker’s Vintage Leather Bag Collection is Timeless
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Festive Fashion Statements
Buffalo Jeans Unveils 2023 Holiday Collection
Hand-Stitched Artisanal Sneakers
Sashiko Gals Hand-Stitched the New VEJA Sneakers
Sophisticated Denim Lines
Levi’s Blue Tab is a High-End Collection Honoring Japanese Craftsmanship
Dinosaur-Themed Leather Bags
Lab-Grown Leather Ltd and VML Develop a Special Bag Using DNA
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Beer-Washed Denim
Beer Wash Jeans are the First and Only Wrangler Denim Washed in Coors
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Sculpting Denim Collections
SPANXsculpt ReDefine Revolutionizes the Comfort and Fit of Denim
Reimagined Studded Trench Coats
COMME des GARÇONS Reimagines a Vintage Burberry Trench
Bold Denim Collections
Levi's and ADSB Andersson Bell Join Forces to Reimagine Denim
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Utility-Inspired Denim Capsules
Mavi’s Sustainable Denim Collection Boasts a Utility Aesthetic
Contemporary Denim Lines
Veronica Beard's Spring/Summer 2025 Denim Line is Chic and Luxurious
Graphic Garment-Dyed Streetwear
Stüssy and Levi's Join on a New Collection Together
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Retro Denim-Crafted Sneakers
PUMA Unveils a Pair of Frilly Palermo Denim Sneakers
Collaborative Fashion Denim Collections
Kiko Kostadinov and Levi's Drop Co-Branded Jeans
Travel-Inspired Handbag Capsules
These Patricia Nash Designs Bags Feature Vegetable Tans
Sustainability-Backed Denim Collections
The RE/DONE x Pamela Anderson Collection is Chic
Handstitched Denim Sandals
Birkenstock and Jesse Leyva Honors the Art of Boro in New Capsule
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Affordable Artisan Handbags
Patricia Nash Designs Offers a Line of Artisan Handbags & Accessories
Reimagined Sleek Paper Bags
MUJI Labo Reimagines a Paper Bag for Spring/Summer 2025
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Resurging Quilted-Denim Handbags
This Coach Tabby Shoulder Bag Pays Homage to the Early 2000s
Zero-Waste Denim Jumpsuits
The Soorty x Decode TwoTa Jumpsuit Pattern is Open-Source
Oversized Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Co-Created Better in Baggy with The Pacsun Collective
Creative Urban Collaborative Fashion
A Day's March Joins Deadwood on a Joint Collection
Timeless Denim Collections
UNIQLO Offers Staple Denims for Spring/Summer 2025
Creative Denim Collections
BAYEAS Reimagines Traditional Office Denim in Unique Ways
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
Collaborative Celebrity Denim Capsules
Khy's Drop 005 Brings an Assortment of Stylish Denim Pieces
Oversized Denim Tote Bags
Deco Denim's Selvedge Denim Tote Bag is Versatile
Themed Denim Collections
Soorty's SS2025 Collection is Named Denim Threads of the World
Upcycled Slow Fashion Collections
Bellantoni's 'Re.Nu' Project Results in Sustainable Products
Upcycled Denim Collections
The Latest Wrangler Reborn Collection Celebrates Circularity
Conscious Consumerism Apparel
&OR Collective and H Project by Holt Renfrew Unveil Exclusive Pieces
Sashiko Stitched Intricate Sneakers
Various Brands & Sashiko Gals Join Forces on Dynamic Designs
Scrap Material Denim Collections
The Diesel x LEE 'DIESELOVES Lee' Collection Combats Fabric Waste
Stylist-Approved Denim Drops
Ksubi x Veneda Carter Redefine Streetwear Cool With the Ksuper Drop
Miner-Inspired Denim Jeans
Levi's 1917 Homer Campbell 501 Tells the Story of Durable Denim
Tonal Contrast Tote Bags
Denim Tears Remixes a Special Marc Jacobs Tote Bag
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Nostalgic Y2K Denim Collections
Cheap Monday & SLAM JAM Just Released Their New Bootleg Collection
Glam Bracelet-Making Kits
This Juicy Couture Bracelet Kit Features Ten Unique Charms
Denim Repair Services
Levi's Love. Tear. Repair. Initiative Mends and Alters the Brand's Denim
Upcycled T-Shirt Boucherouite Rugs
Stüssy and Artisan Project Drop the Boucherouite T-Shirt Rugs
Ultra-Stylish Tween Clothing Collections
Hayden Girls Offers a Diverse Range of Tween Clothing
Structured Denim Hoodie Designs
The Dawson Lot 23 10OZ Denim Hoodie Has a Casual Construction
Golf-Centric Fashionable Collections
Aimé Leon Dore Launches its Second Golf Capsule
Reproduced Premium Vintage Denim
The Levi's Vintage Clothing 9Rivet Uses Plain Selvedge Denim
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Premium Sustainable Denim Collections
Miu Miu Unveils its New Upcycled Denim Collection
Denim-Detailed Lifestyle Sneakers
The Bleached Denim Air Jordan 1 Shoes are Meant to Fade
Denim-Made Lifestyle Sneakers
atmos and adidas Refreshes the Samba with the Sambae
Charitable Collaborative Fashion Lines
Pacsun Extends Its Collaboration with the Rare Impact Fund
Laidback Indigo-Dyed Fashions
The Buck Mason Indigo-Dipped Collection is Meticulously Crafted
Sustainably Minded Denim Brands
Yoga Jeans Highlights Its Dedication to the Environment
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
Sustainable Stonewashed Denim
GUESS AIRWASH Makes Classic Stonewashed Styles Eco-Friendly
Timeless Denim Collabs
Lee and BEAMS Reconnect for a Vintage-Infused Jeans Drop
Rebellious Winter Apparel Collections
Streetwear Brand Ksubi's 'DEMOCRAZY' Drop is Unconventional
Eco-Conscious Denim Collections
Mango Debuts Versatile Jeans Line Blending Style & Sustainability
Curated Secondhand Collections
The Digital House of Vinted Grants Members Access to Iconic Items
Collaborative Relaxed Vintage Denim
Lee and BEAMS Join on their Fourth Joint Collection
Co-Branded Bespoke Denim
Diesel and Lee Team Up for a Collaborative Denim Collection
Denim-Upholstered Modern Furniture
Jean-Marie Massaud Designs the New Archibald Denim Chair
Denim Take-Back Events
Target's New Denim Event Encourages Customers to Trade In Old Items
Textural Panelling Denim Sneakers
New Balance Presents a New Fabric-Centric Boro Pack
Boxy Denim Apparel
The Lee® Women’s Legendary Denim Crop Chore Shirt is a Chore Jacket Refresh
Brand Refresh Preview Events
Closer Previews for Anticipation at a Lively Cheap Monday Event
Colorful 80s-Inspired Denim Collections
Lee Has Introduced the 80's Archives Collection
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Upcycled Workwear Lines
Stüssy Introduces an Upcycled Capsule Collection with Our Legacy WORK SHOP
Breathable Textured Tweed Shorts
The Taylor Stitch Linen Tweed Apres Shorts Come in Two Colors
Inclusive Denim Campaigns
Torrid Launches Spring 2025 Collection with Buy-More Savings
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Post-Apocalyptic Denim Collabs
The Wrangler x The Last of Us Features Durable Americana Styles
Cheese-Inspired Fashion Statements
Kerrygold Introduced the 'Cheese Pocket Jeans' Partnership
Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops
Peachy Den's 'Sweet Cheeks' Collection Pays Homage to Girlhood
Fit-Finding Denim Apps
Goldie Helps Women Find Their Perfect Pair of Jeans
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Miniature Deadstock Denim-Dressed Models
Material Exchange Builds a Cheeky and Creative Display
Eco-Minded Denim Capsules
Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
Denim-Centric Apparel Drops
Mars the Label Unveils a Statement-Making Drop
Petite Womens Denim Capsules
Mother Denim Releases a Petite Collection for Women Under 5'4"
One-Legged Luxury Fashion Jeans
Coperni Continues to Initiate Conversation with One-Legged Jeans
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
Understated High Rise Jeans
Buffalo Jeans' High Rise Wide Leg Addie Acid Wash Style is Effortless
Upcycled Fabric Home Goods
Sunbrella ReMade Items are Made from Upcycled Sunbrella Fabrics
Sustainable Kids Apparel
Kidly Debuts a New Eco Denim Collection for Toddlers and School-Age Kids
Collaborative Music-Driven Tees
Denim Tears and Clipse Unite for a New Collaborative Shirt Capsule
Nature-Inspired Denim Collections
Yoga Jeans Releases Bloom-Named Spring-Summer 2025 Line
Tailored Americana Fashion
Gap Launched Its Premium GapStudio Sub-Label with Collection 01
Garment-Mending Events
Fashion Revolution's Mend in Public Day Encourages Repair & Reuse
Gargantuan Sustainable Jeans
These Gigantic Jeans Will Be Upcycled Into Other Products
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Organic Cotton Denim Capsules
Icon Denim LA Unveils a New Organic Cotton Capsule with Four Styles
Expanded Denim Recycling Programs
Anthropologie Customers Can Turn In Worn Denim to be Repurposed
Tattered Fabric-Heavy Accessories
Our Legacy Launches a New Handcrafted Bag Series by Sarah Murkes
Banana Fiber Apparel
Interloop Limited and Simply Suzette Launch the Unpeeled Collection
Brand-Collaborative Denim Staples
Lulus Partners with Levi's to Launch a Denim Collection
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Replicated Woven Utility Bags
Supreme Introduces its Range of Woven Bottega Bags
Durable All-Purpose Lifestyle Denim
The Standard Issue Denim 001 is Ready for Any Purpose
Fall-Ready Bejewelled Denim Capsules
Jacob Cohën Presents His New Collection for FW23
Eco-Friendly Denim Fabrics
This Fabric is Crafted From Cellulosic Viscose & Recycled Polyester
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Reinventive Denim Campaigns
Chapter Two of the REIMAGINE Campaign Honors Levi's Denim Heritage
In-Store Repair Workshops
Primark's Free Love It for Longer Teaches Simple Mending Techniques
Collaborative Crystal-Studded Jackets
Lusso Launches Kansas City Chiefs Denim Jacket for Fans
Modern Denim-Inspired Bag Designs
ModChic Leather Channels the Canadian Tuxedo with the Nene Bag
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Artful Patriotic Collaborative Loafers
Denim Tears and Dr. Martens Join on the Union Black Loafers
Versatile Denim Capsules
Silver Jeans Co. Offers Comfortable Silhouettes with Different Washes
Bourbon-Inspired Capsule Collections
Wrangler and Buffalo Trace Craft Smooth & Stylish New Capsule