Inject the classic look and softness of denim into your decor.
How to make a denim scatter rug.
There is more than one way to make a blue jean rug.
A recycled bath towel provides the cushy backing.
With the help of a stiff wire brush the edges of the denim are instantly frayed giving the rug color pattern and gorgeous soft texture.
I can be used as a rug in the bathroom bedroom or living room or can be used.
How to make a recycled denim scatter rug here s a denim rug recycled from a variety of thinner denim fabrics such as those used for shirts or skirts.
Joyce the designer drew inspiration from her grandma b s hand made scatter rugs usually made with non fraying double knits.
Different shades of denim sewn together in the same rug enhances its pleasingly shabby chic look.
Instead of throwing out your old blue jeans craft them into an attractive and functional rug.
Use recycled denim blue jeans as a resource to make a sturdy scatter rug that requires simple uncomplicated braiding and hand sewing.
Don t worry if some of your waistbands are not intact or are a bit small.
I have rounded up some of the cleverest and unique ways to make an upcycled denim rug.
You can find a large selection of denim jeans at thrift.
Use a mixture of jeans waistbands from dark to light denim to show off the shades of indigo.
Two pair of blue jeans can create a pieced top to a simple throw rug.
Recycled denim is an ideal fabric for making your own scatter rug because it is tough and hard wearing as well as machine washable.
The neat things about this rug is through it will fray when washed it still looks at feels great underfoot even after a few washings.
Some involve sewing others are a denim no sew upcycle.
This simple upcycling project puts old denim to use in a beautiful new way.
Scatter rugs have been made from all kind of fabrics over the yeas so why not make one from those old jeans that no longer fit or are ripped in the knees.
I have made this video to show you how easy it is to make a jazzy looking rug.
This makes it a great fabric to repurpose into a blue jean rug.
This project is easy to sew and can be finished in less than an hour.
First cut the waistbands from the jeans as close to the seams as possible.
Shag rugs offer a soft cushy spot to sit or rest your feet and are often a major decor accent in a room.
If you love the look of fraying denim you can repurpose old jeans into a denim shag rug with only a few additional supplies.
Recycling can be an economical way to decorate your home.
You can use old jeans or denim fabric scraps left over from a sewing project.
