Project Party Weekend: 5 Ways to Re-purpose Jeans #2 Denim Apron

It’s time for Project Party Weekend! Huzzah! Do I look mad in this pic? LOL This cat lives down the street and he is so friendly… he makes the pic so much better!

We are on day 2 of the 5 ways to re-purpose your jeans!!! Yesterday was “Jeans Bunting” and today I will show you how to make a cute “Denim Apron” out of your old jeans!

What you will need:
Old Jeans of course!
scissors
sewing machine (does require a bit of sewing!)
1-1 1/2 inch ribbon- I used about 3 yards
Quilt sized Bias Tape
9hot glue if you want to cheat like me later!)

This may be the most important step… Start off by cutting up the jeans leg… right down the middle in between the seams… try to get it as close to the middle as possible and cut straight!

When you lay it out it should look a lot like this:

Now you will start forming the apron… I just eyeballed it and cut near the seams on both sides and made it flare for the skirt. From here sew the edges that will be exposed.

The next step I took was to sew the ribbon onto the skirt… I just pleated it about every inch or sew to make it look ruffled.

Next take the Bias Tape or quilt binding and make a neck strap… horrible pic… I know!

Take one of the pockets from your jeans. Cut it out… leaving the backside intact. Sew this or cheat like I did and glue it on…lol!

We are almost finished… now take the ribbon and make a simple flower… I show you how to make one here

From here I just glued the ribbon flower to the button hole to where the button would go through it… If you don’t have a pocket with a button then just glue or sew the flower down to the pocket… add a button for decoration if you want…

All done! Enjoy your new Denim Apron! Doesn’t it feel good to give something new life!?!

I am so excited to see your projects!!! hope you are having as much fun as I am… I do apologize if I don’t get around to commenting on everyone’s projects, but I just want you to know that I think you all are awesome! (and I will try to visit each of you this weekend)

Use the code below on your own blog so that others can join in and become a follower so you won’t miss out on all the project parties!

Happy Creating!

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Liberty :

Mar 4, 2011 at 5:20 am

Great apron!

~Rosanne :

Mar 4, 2011 at 1:41 pm

Adorable, great job on repurposing – I am off to the trift store todsy.

Jerri Neddermeyer :

Mar 4, 2011 at 2:19 pm

Very cute! I might need another pottery/craffting apron! Thx for hosting!

CREATIVE MIND :

Mar 4, 2011 at 3:09 pm

This is super cute apron my dear,you did tutorial smartly..very well!!I love the kitty also..hmmm

Sarah @ Sarahndipities :

Mar 4, 2011 at 3:52 pm

This apron is so darling!! Thanks for the tutorial!! So cute!!

Tori :

Mar 4, 2011 at 4:08 pm

Thanks for commenting on my cereal box craft! I linked up to your party! That apron is awesome! Love it!

Sarah :

Mar 4, 2011 at 4:24 pm

Thanks for hosting!

Trophy Wife :

Mar 4, 2011 at 5:12 pm

very cute!

...with ♥, SB :

Mar 4, 2011 at 5:25 pm

Thanks Rach {do you mind if i call you that!} for hosting this party! I linked up my chapstick cozy like you asked. I am also going to add this link up to my Parties on my tabs! Thanks again! There are some great ideas! GOOD JOB EVERYONE!

To Sew With Love :

Mar 4, 2011 at 5:28 pm

Hi, Rachel! thanks a lot for the invite! and thanks for hosting a fab party!

Erin aka Mama Dub :

Mar 4, 2011 at 5:28 pm

I have never been more excited about a blog! I love it! Going to make one of these cute little aprons this afternoon! I just cleaned out old jeans this morning to donate. HELLO… Repurpose!

Thanks for the comment!
I'll link up for sure!

EarthyGirl Originals :

Mar 4, 2011 at 6:01 pm

Thanks for visiting my blog, and inviting me to share on party project weekend!

Dacia :

Mar 4, 2011 at 6:19 pm

Thanks for the linky party! Such a cute apron!

Elizabeth :

Mar 4, 2011 at 6:48 pm

Thanks so much for linking your party to my party page! Your blog is great! Happy weekend

Crystal :

Mar 4, 2011 at 7:40 pm

I "sew" wish I could sew!!! Love this apron! This would be cute to make for a little girls baking birthday party!
The trim is "sew" cute!
I don't have any projects to link up this week so I'll have to flip through the links already posted for a little inpiration for next week!
Have a great weekend!

Krafty Kat :

Mar 4, 2011 at 9:56 pm

That denim apron is so cute & so is that kitty! Thanks for hosting!

Debra@Dejarenew.blogspot.com :

Mar 5, 2011 at 12:34 am

OH my gosh a girl after my own sewing heart lol! I love this apron. It is adorable! Nice job. Thanks for swinging by my blog and inviting me to your party. I will be back to link up. Did you link this cutey up at mine as well? If not I would love for you to.
thx
Deb
http://dejarenew.blogspot.com

Ladybird Ln :

Mar 5, 2011 at 2:08 am

I love all of your fun jean ideas each day, Thanks for hosting this fun party!

Carlee,
ladybirdln.blogspot.com

Rissa @ Hazel and Honeysuckle :

Mar 5, 2011 at 9:31 am

I really like that apron, very cute! Thanks so much for hosting the party too!

Jennifer :

Mar 5, 2011 at 12:45 pm

I love that apron! Very creative way to use an old pair of jeans.
Jen

Marian :

Mar 5, 2011 at 3:50 pm

Thanks for stopping by my blog! And for hosting!

The apron looks great:) Always good to reuse those jeans!

Kelly :

Mar 5, 2011 at 4:52 pm

Thanks for hosting! That apron is genius!

Kelly

Alaina :

Mar 5, 2011 at 7:58 pm

That is too cute!!!!! Now, if I can find a pair of jeans big enough to cover the front of my body… hmmm…

http://lanis-hammertime.blogspot.com/

Kim :

Mar 6, 2011 at 2:57 am

I LOVE this apron…now if only I knew how to sew! Thanks for finding me over at "too much time on my hands," because now I found you and I love your blog!

Jenn :

Mar 6, 2011 at 6:19 am

Thanks for inviting me to the party! I am off to mingle. Great stuff here!

Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage.com :

Mar 6, 2011 at 2:40 pm

Thank you so much for hostessing!

Jodi :

Mar 6, 2011 at 2:56 pm

Rachel, Thanks for the invite and the nice comments on my kitchen makeover! I linked up my kitchen to your party.

I am a new follower, your blog is great!

Jodi

kate :

Mar 6, 2011 at 3:06 pm

Thanks for the invite! Cute blog!

Build It, Love It, Sew It :

Mar 6, 2011 at 3:45 pm

Thanks for hosting such a cute party! Darling ideas! I can't wait to check them all out! THanks for the invite, what a fun blog!!
Jenn@
builditsewitloveit.blogspot.com

Jamie :

Mar 6, 2011 at 4:08 pm

That apron is absolutely adorable. I'm usually not a fan of denim but WOW!!! You are amazing.

Don't forget to join me for More The Merrier Monday and link up all of your great projects.

http://diyhshp.blogspot.com

Natalie@Endless Crafting :

Mar 6, 2011 at 5:51 pm

What a great apron..I am going to have to try this for my daughters. Thanks for the invitation to your link party..let me know if you try canning chicken!

Sarah @ Sarahndipities :

Mar 9, 2011 at 9:45 pm

These are so cute! Thanks for linking up at Make Something Mondays! Hope to see you again next week!

-Sarah

southern fairy :

Mar 19, 2011 at 6:08 pm

finally managed to finish mine, here it is http://southernfairydesigns.blogspot.com/2011/03/denim-apron.html

Theresa :

Feb 28, 2012 at 5:06 pm

Love the jean apron. I have only made 1/2 apron from jeans but after seeing this, its on my to do list! I didn’t know you had a link up, hope to play along sometime.

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