If you love wearing blue jeans and just can't bring yourself to part ways with these classic clothing styles, then these DIY denim projects offers individuals some clever techniques on how to reuse and recycle their denim outfits.
Jeans and jean jackets are classic pieces of clothing that can be worn almost any time of the year, but when they become ripped or completely worn out, tossing them in the trash seems like the only plausible option. These DIY activities however, showcases how you can revamp your ordinary and out-of-date denim clothing into more hip and modern designs. From jean pants decorated with adorable heart-shaped accents to jean shirts that are made to look distressed, these DIY projects are the perfect way to turn your otherwise ordinary denim clothing into brand new pieces.
11 DIY Denim Projects
From DIY Attachable Sleeves to Hippie-Inspired Jean Tutorials:
Tana Makmanee — Jun 5, 2013 — Art & Design

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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 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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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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Bejeweled Blogger-Made Clothing
Mango and Style Scrapbook Collaborate to Create Bejeweled Fashions
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DIY Jean Repairs
Johnny Patch Iron-on Patches are Made from Recycled Denim
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Heart-Decorated Denim
Show Legs Love and Affection with These ‘A Beautiful Mess’ Jeans
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DIY Denim Repair Tutorials
The Nudie Jeans Repair Kit Helps You Bring Old Jeans Back to Life
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Peace House Studio Designs Are Made to Be Recycled
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Sustainable Repairable Sneaker Designs
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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
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
Surplus Fabric Childrenswear
The Remake by Burberry Repurposes Excess Fabrics and Yarns
Sophisticated Denim Lines
Levi’s Blue Tab is a High-End Collection Honoring Japanese Craftsmanship
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Sustainable Repurposed Shirts
Olivia Wilde Unveils a New Eco-Friendly Collaboration with ThredUp
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
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Deconstructed Apparel Collections
Carhartt WIP x INVINCIBLE Unveil an Elevated Workwear Capsule
Cozy Billowed Denim Jackets
The Nautica Denim Blousons are Exclusively Available in Japan
Festive Fashion Statements
Buffalo Jeans Unveils 2023 Holiday Collection
Retro Mechanic Outerwear
The Left Field NYC Greaser Garage Jacket is Inspired by 1950s Style
Tailored Retail Experiences
Levi’s Reinvents Retail with NextGen Indigo Shopping Experience
Beer-Washed Denim
Beer Wash Jeans are the First and Only Wrangler Denim Washed in Coors
Sculpting Denim Collections
SPANXsculpt ReDefine Revolutionizes the Comfort and Fit of Denim
Reimagined Studded Trench Coats
COMME des GARÇONS Reimagines a Vintage Burberry Trench
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
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
High-Rise Denim Revivals
Silver Jeans Co. Launches '90s-Inspired Trouser Leg Jeans
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
Iconic Flared Denim Jeans
Silver Jeans Captures Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Look with These Styles
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
Handstitched Denim Sandals
Birkenstock and Jesse Leyva Honors the Art of Boro in New Capsule
Purposefully Stained Luxe Trousers
JORDANLUCA Unveils the Bizarre Pee Stain Denim Pants
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Juxtaposing Artful Denim Capsules
Levi's and Kenzo Join Forces on a New Collection Together
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
Caramel Candy Denim Capsules
Werther’s Original Unveils Limited-Edition Pocket Denim
Timeless Denim Collections
UNIQLO Offers Staple Denims for Spring/Summer 2025
Singer-Collaborative Fashion Capsules
Joe Jonas and Scotch & Soda Present a Joint Capsule
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Anime Merch-Inspired Apparel
Levi's Launches a New Collection Inspired by Mobile Suit Gundam
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
Song-Enthused Jean Collaborations
Levi's Partners with Beyoncé for the 'Reiimagine' Campaign
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
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
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
Kids Denim Collections
Levi's Announces 'Levi's Kids' is now available in Canada
Zero-Waste Hair Ties
Fizzy Goblet Introduces the New Zero-Waste Hair Ties Using Old Materials
Country Star-Collab Glamorous Denim
Good American and Dolly Parton Launch the Joleans Range
Ultra-Stylish Tween Clothing Collections
Hayden Girls Offers a Diverse Range of Tween Clothing
Wide Denim Collaborative Capsule
Levi's and BEAMS Join on the Super Wide V2 Collection
Structured Denim Hoodie Designs
The Dawson Lot 23 10OZ Denim Hoodie Has a Casual Construction
Flattering Retro Oversized Denim
JNCO Jeans Back a Triumphant Return with a Wide Silhouette
Retro-Themed Technical Apparel
XLIM Introduces a Look at the Utilitarian Episode 7 Collection
Timeless Denim Collabs
Lee and BEAMS Reconnect for a Vintage-Infused Jeans Drop
Creative Denim Collections
BAYEAS Reimagines Traditional Office Denim in Unique Ways
Reproduced Premium Vintage Denim
The Levi's Vintage Clothing 9Rivet Uses Plain Selvedge Denim
Collaborative Denim-Centric Fashion
UNITED ARROWS Joins Scye and Lee on a New Collection
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
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
Street-Centric Collaborative Workwear
Supreme and Dickies Join Forces on a Slew of Workwear
Eco-Conscious Denim Collections
Mango Debuts Versatile Jeans Line Blending Style & Sustainability
Menswear Brand Expansions
Mack Weldon Adds Two Sleek Additions to Its SILVER Denim Collection
Denim Pride Collections
Levi's Releases Its Pride Collection Called Rainbow Rodeo
Collaborative Dynamic Eclectic Fashion
NEEDLES Joins ts(s) on a Contemporary Capsule of Clothing
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
Timeless Jean Releases
Lee® Just Launched the Reimagined Women’s Lee Rider Jean
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
Banana-Based Denim Collections
This Apparel Makes Use Of a Novel Cotton and Banana Fiber Blend
Inclusive Denim Campaigns
Torrid Launches Spring 2025 Collection with Buy-More Savings
Collaborative Relaxed Vintage Denim
Lee and BEAMS Join on their Fourth Joint Collection
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
Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules
SHEIN Reimagines Autumnal Fashion Looks with Western Motifs
Miniature Deadstock Denim-Dressed Models
Material Exchange Builds a Cheeky and Creative Display
Custom-Milled Canvas Pants
The Ten Thousand Tactical Utility Pant Was Created with Veterans
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
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
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
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
Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
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
Clothing Repair Hubs
M&S Promotes Circular Fashion with the Launch of its Clothing Repair Service
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
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Modern Denim-Inspired Bag Designs
ModChic Leather Channels the Canadian Tuxedo with the Nene Bag
Collaboration Denim QSR Collections
The WhataWrangler Collection Has 24 Pieces Arriving in 2025
Garment-Mending Events
Fashion Revolution's Mend in Public Day Encourages Repair & Reuse
Artful Patriotic Collaborative Loafers
Denim Tears and Dr. Martens Join on the Union Black Loafers
Circular Garment Repair Services
Nanushka Launches a Garment Repair Service with Sojo
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