Recycled Denim Coaster
Got some old jeans? Well how about recycling the hems into some cool coasters. I saw the idea over at Going Green Crafters where they used the hems from old jeans to create denim coasters.
I just love recycling denim and had to try this craft project. I used two inside hems from a pair of old jeans to create my coaster. Trim the edges very close and evenly with a pair of sharp scissors.
Next I spliced my two hem strips together with a thread and needle. Just do a few hidden slip stitches to secure your two denim pieces together. You can click on any of the photos to supersize them.
Using a fabric glue, roll up your denim hem and apply a line of glue along the inside of the strip. Work your way along by tightly rolling up the denim and applying the glue until you get to the end. I added a extra bit of glue at the end and left the coaster to dry for several hours on a flat surface to make sure the coaster would set up nicely.
Here is my finished denim coaster. It measures about 4 inches wide. I left the bottom hem end on it as I thought it added character. You could cut it off or add another hem strip to make your coaster larger as desired. Now I’m ready to go out and enjoy a hot cup of coffee using my new recycled denim coaster.
Tags: coasters, denim-recycling, jeans-recycled
May 16, 2010
I love that you showed how you sewed the two pieces together. This looks really great! I can’t wait to try it myself.
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May 16, 2010
This is a really cool idea! I like the looks of the end product. I sent your post link on to another crafter, also.
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May 16, 2010
Wow – now that wasn’t at all what I was expecting! very nice!
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May 17, 2010
What a great idea!! Thanks for sharing!
May 17, 2010
Definitely going to try this – first project I’ve seen for using the part that usually get’s discarded – fantastic!
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May 17, 2010
Love these! Must make some trivets…
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May 20, 2010
How inventive and practical. I really like this idea. Nice day
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May 23, 2010
Love this!
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May 24, 2010
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June 1, 2010
So cool. Almost make you want to cut up a good pair of jeans.
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June 1, 2010
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August 19, 2010
Cindy, this is such a good idea! Thanks for sharing!
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