Do It Yourself Throw Rug Made From Old Geans

Here s a great diy tutorial to make a recycled rug out of old denim.

Do it yourself throw rug made from old geans.

And you can make one too any size you want. I made a huge diy rug 5 8 from scratch with just a handful of supplies. Disassemble a pair of jeans and use the legs to get the longest strips. It may have taken a long time to make but it was relatively easy to do.

I desperately needed a new rug and i tirelessly searched for one that i absolutely loved that was also. Don t throw away the scraps even they can be repurposed. This rug is made mainly with the legs of old jeans. Giant braided denim rug notjustahousewife.

Don t use any of the seams just the fabric. This large braided jeans rug was definitely a labour of love. The pockets can be used to make some handy hanging pocket storage or even sunglasses cases. I made this last week and couldn t believe how easy it was.

The circular pattern is lovely. I wanted a fairly large rug so i just cut a piece of cardboard measuring 4 x 6. 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.

A recycled bath towel provides the cushy backing. These again is a no sew denim project. 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. 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 would estimate about six pairs were used for this blue jean rug upcycle. This project is easy to sew and can be finished in less than an hour. Recycling can be an economical way to decorate your home.