denim flower made from old jeans

How to Repurpose Jeans into a Denim Flower

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denim flower made from old jeans

Don’t throw those old jeans away! You can make this denim flower any size you want from an old pair of jeans. I made mine small so that I can use it for a pin cushion. You can make this larger for a bed pillow, or small and add potpourri for a scented sachet.  What a nice touch that would make on top of a gift. This project from old jeans is super quick and easy to make.

denim flower made from old jeans

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YOU WILL LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL DENIM FLOWER! HERE IS WHAT WE USED TO MAKE IT:

  • old denim
  • scraps of cotton fabric
  • buttons
  • embroidery thread
  • basic sewing supplies

Denim Flower – Step 1

denim flower made from old jeans

First, make a circle pattern, or template. I just used an old CD.

Denim Flower – Step 2

denim flower made from old jeans

Next cut out a circle from the denim and from the cotton fabric of your choice. Pin the two circles pretty sides together and stitch around the outer edge using the pressure foot as your guide.  Leave a 3″ opening for turning and stuffing.

Denim Flower – Step 3

denim flower made from old jeans

Turn the flower pretty side out through the opening. Stuff the flower with fiberfill of your choice. Hand stitch the opening closed.

Denim Flower – Step 4

denim flower made from old jeans

With embroidery thread through a needle tie a knot at the end and come up through the middle of the flower. Take the needle to the outer edge of the flower and bring it up the middle again. 

Denim Flower – Step 5

denim flower made from old jeans

Do this 5 times until you have created a “flower” look with the embroidery thread as shown in the photo. Stitch a button in the middle of the flower.

There! You have created an awesome denim flower, and recycled, and helped saved our planet, all at the same time. We’d love to see a photo of your recycled project!

Happy Sewing and Decorating from Judi

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denim flower made from old jeans

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