Old jeans are probably my favourite material to upcycle with. I have a trunk in my bedroom stuffed full of old jeans waiting to be repurposed. Here I round up of the best ideas of upcycling those jeans into some fantastic denim storage.
There are a lot of things you can do with an old pair of jeans other than turning them into a bag.
The fact that denim is so strong and comes in hundreds of different shades of indigo, makes it great to work with. Old jeans are a very affordable fabric to upcycle.
I keep all my family’s old jeans to upcycle into things for the home like with these denim storage ideas. My friends also hand me their old denim to repurpose. Thrift and charity shops are also a great place to pick up old jeans cheaply.
This is a very carefully curated round-up of the different ways in which to transform old jeans into useful denim storage vessels.
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The Best Upcycled Denim Storage Ideas
1.Denim Pocket Organiser – Pillarboxblue
This was one of my first denim upcycles and probably my most popular. I’ve lost count of all the places it has been featured.
The best thing is that it is made from the old pockets of my family’s jeans many of which they still recognize. It hangs on the wall in my son’s room.
The pocket organizer is a really useful bit of denim storage. My son likes to keep his headphones, lanyards, sunglasses, pen knives and small bits and pieces in the pockets.
I keep on meaning to make one for my craft room.
2. Denim Fabric Baskets -Threading my way
This is such a brilliant idea, and there is a great tutorial. The best thing about these denim storage baskets is that you can choose a fabric for the lining to match your decor.
3. DIY Storage Box using Denim – Pillarboxblue
If you don’t have a sewing machine or want a no-sew upcycled denim storage option then this is the one for you.
I love the quirky stenciling, “BITS & BOBS” is a very English saying, you could try something else like “ODDS & ENDS”.
This is actually an IKEA hack as I used their PINGLA cardboard boxes for this upcycled denim storage idea.
4. Recycled Denim Basket – Ohoh blog
This is another no-sew denim storage idea. This time the denim is woven into a basket. It is a great project for denim fabric scraps.
I love the pattern the different shades of indigo create with this project.
5. Copper and Denim Magazine Rack – Pillarboxblue
Another one of mine. I actually got the idea for this magazine rack when I was having some building work done.
Once I saw the plumbers copper piping offcuts I knew I had to use them. This was really simple to do, all you need is some copper piping and an old pair of jeans.
6. Denim Hanging Storage Baskets
It’s the use of embroidery hoops that really makes this denim storage idea special. Not only do they keep the mouth of the denim baskets open which is handy but they can be used to hang them.
7. Denim Storage Ottoman – Pillarboxblue
Another IKEA hack. This time using one of their wooden crates and castors to make handy denim storage that also doubles up as extra seating.
8. Jeans Advent Calendar – Pillarboxblue
I know this is an advent calendar, but it could easily be adapted to a general denim storage item. Unlike the pocket organizer at the top, this is a no-sew denim upcycle.
9. Easy No-Sew Denim Suitcase – Pillarboxblue
Another great upcycled denim idea, that uses up all those scraps. I love the checkerboard pattern the different shades of denim create with this suitcase to give it a unique look.
10. Upcycled Denim Tin Cans – Pillarboxblue
I know that these are upcycled jean planters, however, the denim tin cans could easily be used as storage caddies.
11. Hanging Pocket Storage- Pillarboxblue
Another cute way to use the pockets on the back of a pair of jeans. These hanging pockets are handy storage for small items and can be hung from pegboards.
12. Denim Fabric Pin Board
This is no ordinary fabric pin board, it has pockets for extra storage and the shape can be rearranged.
If like me you love to upcycle and repurpose old jeans then you might want to check out some of these other fabulous denim projects for the home. Or even think about using other fabrics for upcycling for the home.
For more storage ideas you could use repurposed old wooden crates.
Repurposed denim Christmas ornaments
Donna @ Modern on Monticello
I just love a project that reuses something ordinary and keeps it out of the landfills. Great roundup. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, it’s easy to craft with the things around you and repurpose them.
ulrikes smaating
wow! great ideas to upcycle with denim! the denim storage ottoman is very interesting and the rugs… :0) best wishes from denmark, Ulrike :0)
Claire Armstrong
Thank you so much, I just love crafting with denim.
Linda at Mixed Kreations
These are all awesome ideas! I’ve been saving my old jeans, and I want to make a storage holder that hangs on the wall for my craft room.
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, those hanging holders are really handy.
Marie
There are some great idea ideas here! You are my go-to source for upcycled denim ideas – love your work 🙂 Pinned
Claire Armstrong
That’s lovely to hear thank you and thanks for the share.
Emily
These are all fantastic ideas! Pinned! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week 🙂
Claire Armstrong
Thank you and thanks for the pin !
Angie Rose
All of these ideas are so cute Claire! I especially love the storage boxes with the labels.Thank you so much for joining the party at Dishing It & Digging It!
Claire Armstrong
Thanks, the boxes have proved to be very handy full of the ‘bits and bobs’, that don’t have a home yet.
Mary-the boondocks blog
Claire I am such a fan of all your projects with denim. It was the first time I saw the magazine holder – another great project! Pinning.
Claire Armstrong
Thank you Mary. There will be plenty more denim projects this year !
Vicky Myers
Denim is sch a strong versatile material, I love it. I particularly like the combination of the denim and copper for the magazine rack.
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, that’s my husbands favourite the magazine rack.
Sarah
Claire, these are all very clever. I have a friend who saved the jeans and overalls from her two boys’ childhood. When they went off to college, she made quilts out of the pockets, and denim fabric. They are really cute.
Happy New Year!
Claire Armstrong
Thanks, that sounds like a lovely idea. I have a denim quilt it’s lovely and warm in the winter.
Susanne
Claire these projects are awesome!!! I have started collecting jeans, lol! pinning and sharing 🙂
Claire Armstrong
Thanks, good luck with future denim projects.
Katy SkipTheBag
Wow, denim is really versitile! These are some great ideas. Thanks for sharing on the Waste Less Wednesday Hop!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you very much.
Cecilia MyThriftStoreAddiction
Claire thank you for sharing your fun upcycled denim projects @Vintage Charm! Merry Christmas!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you so much and Merry Christmas
Tania
Oooh! Great ideas! I pinned.
Tania
Claire Armstrong
Cheers and thanks !
Ivory
I am loving it!
Claire Armstrong
Cheers !
Debrashoppeno5
I keep moving my old jeans that are out of style or don’t fit into a pile to use for crafts. This post is a great inspiration. I really like all of your ideas.
Claire Armstrong
Cheers and thank you so much. I too have a large stash of old jeans.