Recycled Blue Jean Projects Mrs. Votaw South Side High School

1st Project The top part of the blue jeans.

Possibilities of 1st Project: With the top of the jeans, make one of the following. A skirt A pair of shorts A bag or purse Other ideas only using the pockets.

1. Skirt Possibilities Make sure the waistline fits you. Next cut off the legs. Add a ruffle.

1. Skirt Possibilities Longer version with layers Added embroidery as well 1. Skirt Possibilities

Shorter versions with ruffles going up the side. Or ruffles with rick rack 1. Skirt Possibilities

1. Skirts Possibilities Two pairs of jeans, used the legs to make the pleated skirt bottom.

2. Purse or Bag Possibilities A duffle version Lined with a long handle 2. Purse or Bag Possibilities

2. Purse or Bag Possibilities Add a tie and fabric accent around pocket. Or line the entire bag with fabric. 2. Purse or Bag Possibilities

2. Purse or Bag Possibilities A version with fabric behind with distressed look. Or a touch of lace and fabric. 2. Purse or Bag Possibilities

2. Purse or Bag Possibilities Add the belt and top elastic trim Or a Rag and Shag Look 2. Purse or Bag Possibilities

2. Purse or Bag Possibilities Starting with only one half; front or back. Added a longer strap version. Added lace for the finishing touch.

What are all the different possibilities of styles for turning jeans into with shorts? This is starting out with placing fabric on the back and stitching around the hole with three different stitches.

Rag and shag with studs Bleaching and Dyeing 3. Shorts Possibilities

Add a cuff Or change out the pockets 3. Shorts Possibilities

Add Lace. Or just bias tape on the bottom. 3. Shorts Possibilities

Or Lace Inserted in the sides.

4. Other Ideas Changed into a top. A top of pants turned upside down Darts added Binding used around the armholes and neckline.

4. Another Idea Use the back of the jeans top portion. Add layers of lace.

4. Other Ideas with Pockets? What else could you do with just the pocket instead of the entire top part of the jeans?

A Christmas Stocking Could end up making 4 out of one top portion of the jeans. Personalize with names on the embroidery machine.

4. Other Possibilities with pockets. A wall decoration that started with a jean pocket.

4. Other Possibilities with Pockets A zippered bag with lining in all sizes. A purse with an added strap. 4. Other Possibilities with Pockets

4. Other possibilities with pockets. Chair Arm- uses the top part of jeans as well as pockets.

4. Other possibilities with Pockets A Wall Organizer with 9 pockets. A lot of storage in this as well. 4. Other possibilities with Pockets

4. Possibilities with Pockets Holding supplies

2nd Project- The legs of the jeans What do you think you can do with the legs of the jeans?

2nd Project- The legs of the jeans A game! A tic tack toe board and markers

2nd Project- The legs of the jeans A rag and shag bag. A leg of jeans turns into a little purse with added yo yos.

2nd Project- The legs of the jeans Combining quilting and appliqué with a rag and shag bag.

2nd Project- The legs of the jeans Can Holder Bins 2nd Project- The legs of the jeans

2nd Project- the legs of the jean Rag and Shag Quilts Blue Jeans and Flannel All Blue Jeans 2nd Project- the legs of the jean Rag and Shag Quilts

A Book Bag A Rag and Shag pattern which adds appliqué techniques as well as embellishments with buttons.

2nd Project- The legs of the jeans This is another way to have a pin cushion. Mounted on a wristband so you have it with you where ever you go throughout the lab.

2nd Project- The legs of the jeans A hair accessory A pin

2nd Project- The legs of the jeans Necklaces Braided Jeans and Buttons Jean Squares, Buttons, and Thread 2nd Project- The legs of the jeans Necklaces

2nd Project- The legs of the jeans Earrings

Start with the Buttonhole … Start with the hem… Bracelets

What will you come up with for your jean makeover projects? It only takes : …A pair of old jeans …Sewing tools …and your imagination!