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| JenniferJuniper |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 05:46:56 AM
I posted this on the stiching forum before I saw this new topic-what a great idea! I will visit often.
My favorite Levis met an untimely demise a few months ago, beyond repair. I admit to an unhealthy affection for my jeans - I have about 6 pair, all are Levi 515s. They fit me like French coture. Ms. Chanel cannot hold a candle to Mr. Strauss in this department. So, I decided to reincarnate them, so I can still wear them daily.
Most of the yo-yos are repurposed shirts and PJ pants from the thrift store, and the ruffle is cut directly from the bottom of a thrifted little girl's sundress. Only the ties are made from purchased fabric, but since I bought it secondhand in a big ebay lot a few years ago, I guess that is also recycling.
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| homesteaderbelle |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 02:29:05 AM
That is cute! I love the Yo-Yos on it.
Belle
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| RuralSuburbia |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 6:25:00 PM
Ooh, that is soooo cute! And whatever you photographed the apron on is pretty too!
*I've got stars in my eyes and exactly $1 in my pocket!* |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 5:55:56 PM
I too become attached to my jeans and wear almost tatters until I know I must let go. I fold them up and put them in a drawer instead of throwing them away. Good thing now I can repurpose them. Thanks. MB
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 1:40:34 PM
Back in the 70's my MIL replaced the interior and headliner of her VW bug with repurposed jeans - complete with side pockets for maps and other things. My DH helped her do it - said it came out great. My mom is working on a crazy quilt with old jeans - including labels - that she has been saving for 25 plus years, looks pretty neat
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 12:22:03 PM
That is just the cutest thing ever! Pink is my favorite color and the yo yos just make the apron! Great job!
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| msjocee |
Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 10:33:38 AM
Soo Cute!!!
Mom to wild boys: Miah(10), and Jakie(6)
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| rabbithorns |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 11:14:15 AM
I have just gotten aware of these cute aprons. I meant to look for a pair at the thrift yesterday but forgot. Mine are all stretch and don't seem to work as well...Very cute. Love the pink!
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| lisamarie508 |
Posted - Jan 22 2009 : 05:30:28 AM
Very nice, Jennifer. I have been using the butts of jeans to make aprons. Only lately have I used a few fronts of interesting-looking jeans. A lady here in town uses the legs of jeans for quilts she makes. So between the two of us, we pretty much use the whole thing!
Farmgirl Sister #35
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| deeredawn |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 4:09:26 PM
Try re purposing the back pockets too! I made the little ones in my family a "craft center". It was a 3 foot long piece of heavy felt with the pockets glued/sewed on front. They can tuck pencils, crayons and stuff in them...
I love that apron. So does my dd.... looks like I'm gonna have to make one!
Dawn #279
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| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 2:58:47 PM
Very creative. Very thrifty.. Very Smart idea
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Cheryl
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| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 2:55:42 PM
Adorable Jennifer!!! Clever you! Pink and yoyo's...my favorite things!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
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| Alee |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 11:20:08 AM
That is way cute!
Alee
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| dkelewae |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 10:14:39 AM
That's just too adorable! What a wonderful way to reuse and repurpose blue jeans!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 07:38:42 AM
ooh I love it!!! What an adorable idea!!! I wish I had seen it before I got rid of my favorite perfectly worn out buttonfly pre baby jeans. :( Now, I will not be giving up ANY of them...LOL
hugs
Jessie
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 06:21:56 AM
Very Cute Jennifer!!
I wish I was able to find jeans that I could become that attached to - right now nothing seems to strike my fancy...
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 06:15:57 AM
Aren't you the clever one. Your right. tossing away our favorite jeans is very unsetting.
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| Buttercup |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 06:07:31 AM
Too Cute!!! I LOVE it!!! What a great idea!! I really love my jeans too so I understand! Thank you so much for sharing the picture!!
Hugs!!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| AuntPammy |
Posted - Jan 21 2009 : 05:51:30 AM
Toooooo Ca-ute!!!!Love it. Great job.
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you will never see the shadow." Helen Keller
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