Like most folks, St. Patrick’s Day is not a big holiday around here, but I decided to show some extra love to my hubby with this project. Here’s what a blue jean leg became, and the reason it’s a little wonky is because blue jean legs are tapered. No matter, I still love how it turned out! Once I decided what to do, it went quickly.
Yes, I flew by the seat of my pants (leg)!
A Project for Repurposing Blue Jeans~
Cutting out the lower leg to avoid the holes higher up and the grease stains lower down, I got a wonky piece of denim. Hemmed the edges, and made a plan.
I started with a scrap of lace and a pre-cut shamrock shape to trace onto the denim.
Adding a border of vintage buttons and a layered fabric yo yo in the center really brings out the shamrock!
I added a crochet border, a bit of a sentiment, and more fabric yo-yos & buttons….to create this…..No stencil to create the letters…free-handing did the trick. Outlined a shadow with a red Sharpie to give a bit of accent to the letters.
How to hang it? Well, I just happened to have these coordinating shower curtain rings which loop nicely over a wooden dowel painted green.
And here is the finished result! My beautiful and wonky shamrock flag! He likes it even if it is a little girly.
Now where to hang it? Our house, an open floor plan, doesn’t have many walls. Where to hang it? Ah, the front door! Where we can see and enjoy it frequently! I love it! What do you think about what a blue jean leg became?
Please note how impressed my little doggie is!!
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This is adorable. What a great project, Florence.
Thank you Kim!
How cute! I like the “wonk-iness.” Gives it character. And look at you! All artsy freehanding and with the red shadow outline. 😉 Puppy is adorable. Looks a lot like a little Peek-A-Poo we used to have. Best. Dog. Ever.
Thanks Wanda! Thanks for the encouragement. I started not to show this project because it’s not “perfect.”
I love it!! You are so creative!
Thank you Tavin! Thanks for pinning too!
Florence this is so adorable! You did a great job flying by the seat of your pant leg – haha! I love the addition of the buttons, they add a finishing touch.
Thank you Mary!
This is sweet. Just enough decoration for the St Pat’s holiday. Pinned
Thank you so much Debra! I appreciate your pinning & your kind words.
You are to cute! I love how you can create something simple to something so adorable and creative. I love buttons, I have lots of vintage buttons that I should try to do something with. Hugs Maria
Thank you Maria! I loved the look of the buttons too. I have a lot of ’em so might as well use them!
Very cute project! I’ve always liked lace mixed with jeans.
Thank you very much Pam! Thanks for dropping in.
Flying by the seat of your pants worked for your Florence–what a wonderful, creative project. I hope your hubby appreciated all your effort 🙂 Thanks for linking your project with Vintage Charm–
Thank YOU Diana!
One of the best blue jean projects I have ever seen. It is adorable. Thank you for sharing your blue jean project with us at the Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party!
Thank you so much for the kind words Sharon!!
Florence, I love this Jean leg repurpose! The sentiment is so sweet. The texture you added is really beautiful. Really great idea!
Thanks Keri! And it’s still on the door too! I can’t bear to take it down yet even though St Patrick’s Day is over. I guess I’m still enjoying it.
What a cute decoration–coming from someone whose last name was O’Malley for 15 years! I tend to leave decorations up longer when they are something I enjoy, too. My boyfriend is short; when I shorten his jeans, I have enough to make Barbie doll skirts and 18″ doll tote bags for the grands! When he breaks the zipper, they are toast; have made some interesting pillows, Christmas tree decorations (shaped like trees) and 18″ doll skirts. Jeans are just too good to throw away.
Kathy, how resourceful you are to make Barbie doll skirts out of jeans! I bet those tote bags are adorable! Wow, you’ve really made some really neat crafts out of jeans! I need to take lessons from you! Thanks for dropping in to comment!