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 These DIY activities however, showcases how you can revamp your ordinary and out-of-date denim clothing into more hip and modern designs.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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Sustainable Play Clothes
Peace House Studio Designs Are Made to Be Recycled
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
Ultra-Wide Collaborative Denim
BEAMS Presents More to the Super-Wide Levi's Denim Series
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
Sizeless Denim Collections
Sene Works with Ashley Tisdale on a Sizeless Denim Capsule
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
Nostalgic Upcycled Denim
Levi's Plant-Based 501 Jeans are Made from the Fabric of Older Jeans
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
Denim-Wrapped Home Vacuums
Bless Grows its Jeansified Object Collection with a Vacuum
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Handpicked Vintage Sporty Denim
Levi's and Satisfy Join on the Re-Possessed Climb Jeans
Deconstructed Apparel Collections
Carhartt WIP x INVINCIBLE Unveil an Elevated Workwear Capsule
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
Surplus Fabric Childrenswear
The Remake by Burberry Repurposes Excess Fabrics and Yarns
Cozy Billowed Denim Jackets
The Nautica Denim Blousons are Exclusively Available in Japan
Festive Fashion Statements
Buffalo Jeans Unveils 2023 Holiday Collection
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
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
Utility-Inspired Denim Capsules
Mavi’s Sustainable Denim Collection Boasts a Utility Aesthetic
High-Rise Denim Revivals
Silver Jeans Co. Launches '90s-Inspired Trouser Leg Jeans
Graphic Garment-Dyed Streetwear
Stüssy and Levi's Join on a New Collection Together
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
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Patchwork Statement Denim Designs
Frame Unveils a new Range of Denim Pieces for Summer
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
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
Caramel Candy Denim Capsules
Werther’s Original Unveils Limited-Edition Pocket Denim
Experimental Summer Technical Fashion
_J.L-A.L_ Launches its SS23 Collection with Technical Cuts
Biodegradable Stretch Denim
Candiani Denim's Stretch Denim is Fully Natural & Biodegradable
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Singer-Collaborative Fashion Capsules
Joe Jonas and Scotch & Soda Present a Joint Capsule
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
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
NFC-Enabled Upcycled Jeans
MNTGE's Fruits & Veggies Edition Links to a Non-Fungible Token
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
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
Whiskey Branded Apparel
Jameson and Dickies Debut a Collection of Apparel and Whiskey Bottle
Zero-Waste Hair Ties
Fizzy Goblet Introduces the New Zero-Waste Hair Ties Using Old Materials
Kids Denim Collections
Levi's Announces 'Levi's Kids' is now available in Canada
Nostalgic Y2K Denim Collections
Cheap Monday & SLAM JAM Just Released Their New Bootleg Collection
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
Flattering Retro Oversized Denim
JNCO Jeans Back a Triumphant Return with a Wide Silhouette
AI-Powered Denim Catalogs
Salsa Jeans Implemented MySize's Smart Catalogue to Improve Fit & Sizing
Reproduced Premium Vintage Denim
The Levi's Vintage Clothing 9Rivet Uses Plain Selvedge Denim
Japanese-Inspired Outdoor Apparel
LL Bean Presents its Dynamic Outdoor Japan Collection
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
Flattering T-Shirt Capsules
Celebrity-Approved Label With Jéan Arrives with a New T-Shirt Capsule
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
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
Denim Pride Collections
Levi's Releases Its Pride Collection Called Rainbow Rodeo
Menswear Brand Expansions
Mack Weldon Adds Two Sleek Additions to Its SILVER Denim 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
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
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 Jean Collections
Denim Brand Mavi Unveils its Sustainable Recycled Blue Series
Banana-Based Denim Collections
This Apparel Makes Use Of a Novel Cotton and Banana Fiber Blend
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
Fit-Finding Denim Apps
Goldie Helps Women Find Their Perfect Pair of Jeans
British Vintage-Tinged Streetwear
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection of Retro Looks
Miniature Deadstock Denim-Dressed Models
Material Exchange Builds a Cheeky and Creative Display
Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules
SHEIN Reimagines Autumnal Fashion Looks with Western Motifs
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
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
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
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
Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
Tattered Fabric-Heavy Accessories
Our Legacy Launches a New Handcrafted Bag Series by Sarah Murkes
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
Creatively Repaired Garment Collections
TOAST Emphasizes Sustainability in New Capsule
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
Flexible Athleisure Jeans
HalaraMagic Addresses the Pain Points of Traditional Denim
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Contemporary Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Madhappy Debuted Its Utility-Focused Pre-Fall 2023 Range
Bleach-Dyed Denim Apparel Collections
Dries Van Noten Unveil Bleach-Dyed Denim Capsule
Size-Inclusive Adaptive Apparel
QVC Launches the Denim & Co. Adaptive Apparel Collection
Collaboration Denim QSR Collections
The WhataWrangler Collection Has 24 Pieces Arriving in 2025
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
Circular Garment Repair Services
Nanushka Launches a Garment Repair Service with Sojo
Bourbon-Inspired Capsule Collections
Wrangler and Buffalo Trace Craft Smooth & Stylish New Capsule