Make Some Upcycled Denim Planters #DIY #Craft 25

Make Some Upcycled Denim Planters
#DIY #Craft

I have a bunch of old pants laying around, hoping to some day become something else.  I remember years ago, my Mom making my brother a blanket with squares of old jeans, but figured I don’t have the time (or the patience) to do that, so wanted to figure out something a bit easier.  I figured that it would be fun to decorate a planter and not have it look like a boring piece on my shelf.  I decided to cut off the end of the pant leg, and make these.

They were pretty easy to make and could be changed up for any home decor, or holiday, etc.  I sure hope that you like it!  Have a blessed day, and please be sure to comment on, and share this craft on your social media channels – thanks!

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How To Make Some Upcycled Denim Planters

Materials/Tools Used:

• Old Denim Pants
• Scissors
• Sewing Machine
• Cardboard
• Ribbon
• Flowers, Etc.
• & Time!

Instructions:

I started by cutting off about 8″ of the legs of my old jeans.

Next, I turned them inside out, to be able to sew them on the machine.

I then set up my sewing machine for a regular stitch, at the area where I cut them off.  I left the bottom hem to be the top of the planter.

After the stitches were done, I folded the corner to the center of the top to create a diamond shape.  This doesn’t have to be perfect, just close to the shape.

Next, I stitched about 1-1.5″ in from the corner of the diamond.  This will create the “square” that the planter is able to sit on.  I did this on both sides.

When I had the stitching finished, I folded the piece back from being inside-out.

I folding the top hem down about 2″ or so, and then inserted a piece of rigid folded cardboard to the inside of the planter, to better hold the material taught.

Next, I added some ribbon and flowers to decorate the top.  You can make these whatever color, or design you want for the time of year you are using these.

Now they can be displayed anywhere you wish.  I decided to use them for a plant and herbs, but they can even be used as a pencil holder, or for storage in your bathroom…whatever!

I hope you like it!  Please take a minute to leave me a comment, and let me know what you would do different, or what you would add, etc.  Be sure to tweet, pin, share, etc. – thank you!!

“…planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God.” –Psalm 92:13

 

 

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