Do It Yourself Throw Rug Made From Old Geans

Or even to make some jeans planters.
Do it yourself throw rug made from old geans. The legs of the old jeans can be repurposed into a boho denim table runner or some boho jeans pillows. Don t use any of the seams just the fabric. This large braided jeans rug was definitely a labour of love. I desperately needed a new rug and i tirelessly searched for one that i absolutely loved that was also.
A recycled bath towel provides the cushy backing. Here s a great diy tutorial to make a recycled rug out of old denim. I made this last week and couldn t believe how easy it was. Instead of throwing out your old blue jeans craft them into an attractive and functional rug.
This rug is made mainly with the legs of old jeans. Don t throw away the scraps even they can be repurposed. 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. I wanted a fairly large rug so i just cut a piece of cardboard measuring 4 x 6.
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. Giant braided denim rug notjustahousewife. And you can make one too any size you want. Disassemble a pair of jeans and use the legs to get the longest strips.
The circular pattern is lovely. The pockets can be used to make some handy hanging pocket storage or even sunglasses cases. I would estimate about six pairs were used for this blue jean rug upcycle. Recycling can be an economical way to decorate your home.
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. Two pair of blue jeans can create a pieced top to a simple throw rug. This project is easy to sew and can be finished in less than an hour.