School is officially out for summer! My son’s last day of first grade was on Thursday. It seems like he just started Kindergarten yesterday. I am so enjoying these early years with my children!
My son has a “dress code” at school which basically consists of plain jeans/slacks or shorts and polos or collared shirts for the boys.
He was pretty rough on his jeans this year, which is typical for the average 7 year old. But, why only the right knee? Maybe he really leans on one knee and walks like that all day, it wouldn’t surprise me. Once his jeans get a whole they are downgraded to play pants. He comes home and changes into these before he goes outside. So, here I am with 3 pairs of wholly jeans.
To kick off the summer I decided to cut off the jeans at the knees and turn them into play shorts. We bought him new shorts for school this year so I hope that he will still be able to wear them at the beginning of the next school year. I told him his play pants are for outside and if we go out in public he can wear his nice shorts. :) That sounds like we’re a couple of country bumpkins doesn’t it?
Here is my dilemma, I am left with 6 pant legs. Previously I would have thrown these out without a second glance. Now, I am trying to become a little more conscious of things I contribute to the landfill. It is useful, sturdy fabric but what do you make with them? I am not crafty like some of my bloggy friends out there.
I found this organizer as an option which would be a great idea for kids or craft supplies. Or maybe some little bags to organize the contents of your purse?
So what do you think? What would you use this fabric for?
It might take me a while to find time to tackle this project on my own so let’s have some fun with this. If there is anyone up for the challenge I would be willing to send my “legs” to you so you can work your magic. You can use your crafty skills to make something USEFUL with them and send it back to me. I will pay for shipping and any materials you use to complete the project. (within reason). If you are up for the challenge, leave a comment and if more than one person signs up I will pick one at random. The completed project and all the details will be featured here when completed.
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I have made 5 denim quilts. I have made them out of old levis for my girls and I sewed the labels that came off their jeans here and there. I used the crazy quilt method to make these. I tied the quilts with no batting between as they are heavy enough and are meant to be used as picnic quilts.
I put pockets from the Levis on each quilt in fun ways and in one pocket I always put a bandanna.
I also sewed on appliqués that were specific to each girl. My one daughter had attended 3 different universities so I had a patch from each school. Sports they were in I had appliqués for those.
http://rochirmil.blogspot.com/2008/06/crafts-with-denim.html
The post speaks for itself!
I am not the go to person for this, but I was thinking small totes, or even gift bags.
They are easy to sew tote bags, one seam, finish unfinished edge (binding, hem, serge) handle. DD loves totes like this for carrying her ponies, crayons, etc…
Thanks, Kristin! I will email you shortly. A surprise would be fun! Oh, I can’t wait.
Hadley, that is an interesting idea, I would love to see a picture of your rug when it is completed.
I’m not sure if I’m skilled enough to make it, but what I’m planning to do with my old blue jeans is to cut them in to strips and sew them together to make a rug for our den/playroom. It will be like strips of frayed denim.
Ok; I’ve got a plan… (is it supposed to be a surprise?)
Oh fun! Let me think about it a little before I officially throw my hat in, but I always love a challenge!