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 MALINKO Design Reusable Bag Prioritizes Style and Sustainability
Branded Denim Puzzle Cubes
The Levi’s x Rubik’s Cube is Covered in Deadstock Denim
Perma-Dark Wash Denim
Levi's Stay Dark Technology Preserves the Color of Jeans
Sustainable Repairable Sneaker Designs
Disassembly Lab Footwear is Easily Repaired by Consumers
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
Japanese-Inspired Selvedge Denim Capsules
Levi's Presents its Made in Japan Collection
Woman-Owned Eco Totes
Digital Avenue is a Woman-Founded Spunky Tote Bag Brand Based in Toronto
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
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
Attention-Grabbing Recycled Down Jackets
66°North Released the Stunning Dyngja Cropped Down Jacket
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Nostalgic Upcycled Denim
Levi's Plant-Based 501 Jeans are Made from the Fabric of Older Jeans
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
Brand Heritage Watch Collections
GUESS Celebrates with the Launch of Four Iconic Watches
Denim-Wrapped Home Vacuums
Bless Grows its Jeansified Object Collection with a Vacuum
Sustainable Luxury Handbags
The First-Ever Reformation Handbags Just Dropped
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
AI-Generated Denim Capsules
Soorty Unveils HumAin Chapter 2 at the Intersection of Tech & Fashion
Sustainable Trendy Jeans
ÉTICA's Altin Loose Fit Jeans Merges Style and Sustainability
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Minimalist Leather Bags
The Jacket Maker’s Vintage Leather Bag Collection is Timeless
Festive Fashion Statements
Buffalo Jeans Unveils 2023 Holiday Collection
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
Nostalgic DIY-Inspired Denim
The Levis 501® 90s Patchwork Women's Shorts Boast Intricate Detailing
Denim-Tinged Luxe Chunky Sneakers
Balenciaga Unveils a New Denim Triple S Sneaker Model
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
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
Denim-Wrapped Private Planes
Maarten Baas Explores the Possibilities of Denim with G-Star RAW
Utility-Inspired Denim Capsules
Mavi’s Sustainable Denim Collection Boasts a Utility Aesthetic
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
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
Cheeky Teddy Bear Bags
Acne Studios' Pink Teddy Bear Bag Features a Tiny Denim Cap
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
Affordable Artisan Handbags
Patricia Nash Designs Offers a Line of Artisan Handbags & Accessories
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
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
Vintage-Inspired Workwear Capsules
Engineered Garments' Workaday SS24 Taps Vintage Workwear Appeal
Oversized Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Co-Created Better in Baggy with The Pacsun Collective
Experimental Summer Technical Fashion
_J.L-A.L_ Launches its SS23 Collection with Technical Cuts
Denim-Resembling Painted Linen Pants
Balenciaga's Trompe-L’Œil Jeans are Made from Linen Cotton
Planet-Friendly Denim Collections
Soorty's Stunning New Denim Pieces Are Sustainably Crafted
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
Oversized Denim Tote Bags
Deco Denim's Selvedge Denim Tote Bag is Versatile
Collaborative Celebrity Denim Capsules
Khy's Drop 005 Brings an Assortment of Stylish Denim Pieces
Glam Bracelet-Making Kits
This Juicy Couture Bracelet Kit Features Ten Unique Charms
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
Denim-Centric Streetwear Capsule
Carhartt WIP Presents its New Collection for the Season
Scrap Material Denim Collections
The Diesel x LEE 'DIESELOVES Lee' Collection Combats Fabric Waste
Miner-Inspired Denim Jeans
Levi's 1917 Homer Campbell 501 Tells the Story of Durable Denim
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Tonal Contrast Tote Bags
Denim Tears Remixes a Special Marc Jacobs Tote Bag
Nostalgic Y2K Denim Collections
Cheap Monday & SLAM JAM Just Released Their New Bootleg Collection
Upcycled T-Shirt Boucherouite Rugs
Stüssy and Artisan Project Drop the Boucherouite T-Shirt Rugs
Authentic Denim Collections
Calvin Klein Emphasizes Youthful and Classic for Fall 2023
Ultra-Stylish Tween Clothing Collections
Hayden Girls Offers a Diverse Range of Tween Clothing
Understated Collaborative Denim Series
JJJJound and Levi's Work Together on a New Capsule
Structured Denim Hoodie Designs
The Dawson Lot 23 10OZ Denim Hoodie Has a Casual Construction
Reproduced Premium Vintage Denim
The Levi's Vintage Clothing 9Rivet Uses Plain Selvedge Denim
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
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
Upcycled Tent Fabric Gear
The iKamper ReCovery Collection Makes Use of Waste Fabric
Plant-Based Denim Jeans
Levi's Launches a Plant-Based Version of the Popular 501 Denim Jeans
Laidback Indigo-Dyed Fashions
The Buck Mason Indigo-Dipped Collection is Meticulously Crafted
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
Eco-Conscious Denim Collections
Mango Debuts Versatile Jeans Line Blending Style & Sustainability
Rebellious Winter Apparel Collections
Streetwear Brand Ksubi's 'DEMOCRAZY' Drop is Unconventional
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
Colorful 80s-Inspired Denim Collections
Lee Has Introduced the 80's Archives Collection
Brand Refresh Preview Events
Closer Previews for Anticipation at a Lively Cheap Monday Event
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Denim-Based Summer Fashion
A1 Denim Highlights Themes from the 90s for the SS23 Capsule
Statement-Making Logo-Adorned Jeans
Chanel's Denim Collection Emphasizes the Brand's Identity
Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops
Peachy Den's 'Sweet Cheeks' Collection Pays Homage to Girlhood
British Vintage-Tinged Streetwear
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection of Retro Looks
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
Petite Womens Denim Capsules
Mother Denim Releases a Petite Collection for Women Under 5'4"
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
3D-Printed Dynamic Couture Fashion
Balenciaga's Latest Couture Collection Highlights Armour
Understated High Rise Jeans
Buffalo Jeans' High Rise Wide Leg Addie Acid Wash Style is Effortless
Vintage-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
Lee® and Daydreamer® Launch a Limited-Edition Fashion Line
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
Gargantuan Sustainable Jeans
These Gigantic Jeans Will Be Upcycled Into Other Products
Unpredictable Spring-Centric Fashion
Y/Project Presents a Look at its New Capsule for SS24
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
Perfume Brand Leather Goods
The Byredo Kantha Leather Goods Showcase Contrasting Stitches
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
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects
ÉCAL and Philippe Malouin Unveil the Junkyard Diving Project
Banana Fiber Apparel
Interloop Limited and Simply Suzette Launch the Unpeeled Collection
Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops
Urban Outfitters Launches a BDG Pop-Up with the Denim Swap Shop
Brand-Collaborative Denim Staples
Lulus Partners with Levi's to Launch a Denim Collection
Intentionally Rustic Luggage Pieces
The Taylor Stitch Weekender Duffle Bag Has a Rich Color
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
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
Pleats-accented Fashion Collection
Issey Miyake Embraces Pleated Fashion for Spring/Summer 2024
Contemporary Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Madhappy Debuted Its Utility-Focused Pre-Fall 2023 Range
Collaborative Crystal-Studded Jackets
Lusso Launches Kansas City Chiefs Denim Jacket for Fans
Size-Inclusive Adaptive Apparel
QVC Launches the Denim & Co. Adaptive Apparel Collection
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
Wedding Day Emergency Kits
The Stylish Bride Aims to Alleviate Wedding Day Anxieties with This Kit
Bourbon-Inspired Capsule Collections
Wrangler and Buffalo Trace Craft Smooth & Stylish New Capsule