Do It Yourself Throw Rug Made From Old Geans

I would estimate about six pairs were used for this blue jean rug upcycle.

Do it yourself throw rug made from old geans.

Cut at least 28 strips at 2 wide for this runner although you may need more or less if you decide to use a different size. This project is easy to sew and can be finished in less than an hour. Instead of throwing out your old blue jeans craft them into an attractive and functional rug. You just need some old jeans scissors yarn one clothespin and a piece of cardboard cut to the size you want your rug to be.

I wanted a fairly large rug so i just cut a piece of cardboard measuring 4 x 6. I made a huge diy rug 5 8 from scratch with just a handful of supplies. This large braided jeans rug was definitely a labour of love. Recycling can be an economical way to decorate your home.

Don t use any of the seams just the fabric. This rug is made mainly with the legs of old jeans. Or even to make some jeans planters. Don t throw away the scraps even they can be repurposed.

Disassemble a pair of jeans and use the legs to get the longest strips. I desperately needed a new rug and i tirelessly searched for one that i absolutely loved that was also. I made this last week and couldn t believe how easy it was. Two pair of blue jeans can create a pieced top to a simple throw rug.

These again is a no sew denim project. Giant braided denim rug notjustahousewife. And you can make one too any size you want. Here s a great diy tutorial to make a recycled rug out of old denim.

The pockets can be used to make some handy hanging pocket storage or even sunglasses cases. After my diy weaving project i felt like i needed another challenge so i decided to tackle another large scale project that s been on my list a diy rug from scratch. The legs of the old jeans can be repurposed into a boho denim table runner or some boho jeans pillows.