Making Recycled Denim Rugs

Tutorial for this unique throw rug made out of recycled denim blue jeans.

Making recycled denim rugs. One of the things i like about this project is that it is very forgiving when it comes to the sewing. I made this last week and couldn t believe how easy it was. There is more than one way to make a blue jean rug. The only way i had seen before was a braiding method but i found it hard on the hands and gave up.

Favorite add to made to order oval denim aqua hand braided rug floor carpet rag rug in your color choices from recycled fabrics mrsginther. But i m really chuffed with how it s turned out. It is not that easy to sew through layers of denim and canvas. Turn a stack of jeans into a diy rug.

Use recycled denim blue jeans as a resource to make a sturdy scatter rug that requires simple uncomplicated braiding and hand sewing. Making a braided denim rug is quite simple if you know how to weave three strands into a braid source. Round jute and recycled cotton or denim rugs. Rugs are fashioned with earth friendly use of fibers and contrasting use of colors.

5 out of 5 stars 11 11 reviews 70 00. Here s a great diy tutorial to make a recycled rug out of old denim. Learn how you can use up every last scrap of denim from your jeans upcycle projects. 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.

To make a braided denim rug you will need several pairs of jeans and lots of blue thread. With a thick 1 2 inch deep pile the blue jeans rug is hand crafted of recycled denim by. A rag rug is the perfect upcycling project because denim is so hard wearing. Your seams aren t all going to be straight and the outside edges may be a little uneven.

If you have a considerable pile of used jeans you can make two different recycled denim rugs. The braided denim rug and the fringed denim rug. Made by artisans in india artisanartsandcrafts. Some involve sewing others are a denim no sew upcycle.

I wanted a fairly large rug so i just cut a piece of cardboard measuring 4 x 6. Making rugs out of old denim is one of my favourite ways to upcycle fabrics. A denim rug has been on my upcycling bucket list for ages. From shop mrsginther.

I have rounded up some of the cleverest and unique ways to make an upcycled denim rug. I have been wanting to combine crochet and rag rug making for a long time. How to reuse denim jeans seams. This sustainable rug is a versatile stylish and environmentally conscientious choice as it is made from 100 natural fibers.

There are denim upcycling ideas from floor to ceiling. You can find a large selection of denim jeans at thrift.