DIY rugs made from old jeans: a note for needlewomen

This rug is durable and wear-resistant.

Do you always sadly put your old jeans in the far corner of your closet - after all, you won’t wear them anymore, but it’s a pity to throw them away? Fortunately, you can give your favorite things a second life, for example, making a rug out of jeans with your own hands.

Durable and versatile, denim is great for all sorts of alterations. Any denim product will serve you for a long time and will become a wonderful interior decoration. In addition, making a rug from old jeans with your own hands will not be expensive at all, but very creative and interesting.

Jeans rug - from simple to complex

Every home has worn-out jeans in their closets, taking up useful space. It's time to clear the shelves for new things, and make useful things out of pants that have served their time. If you have 6-8 distressed jeans in your closet, they will turn into a cozy home accessory.

To begin, wash all the pants, iron them, study the instructions for implementation, and prepare the necessary tools. The simplest rug can be made by those who know how to crochet. Prepare the following tools: sharp scissors, thick needle, thread, crochet hook No. 8-12.

Master class on knitting a beautiful accessory:

Make “yarn” from jeans.
Using sharp scissors, cut even strips, the width of which should be 5-7 millimeters.
Sew them together with thread, alternating strips of different shades. You can sew strips of the same color. and then come up with a combination in the finished product.
Then roll it into a ball.
Using knitting patterns, start making new things. For the first time, knit a square rug.

Knitting pattern:

First you need to knit a chain consisting of air loops, the length of which will be equal to the side of the finished rug.
In the first row, all loops must be knitted with double crochets.
Turn over. In the second row, knit all the loops with single crochets, catching them in the front wall.
Turn the product over again. The third row is single crochet.
Knit the fourth row as the second.
Fifth row - double crochets behind the back wall.
Starting from the sixth row, repeat knitting from rows 2 to 5.
Thus, you should knit the product of the desired size.

You can also crochet a round accessory.

Many needlewomen use yarn cut in a spiral. You need to start cutting the denim strips from the bottom edge of the trouser leg.

A knitted runner is also useful for creating comfort and coziness. For this accessory, you also need to cut denim ribbons, sew them together, and then knit them with regular knitting.

Tips from needlewomen

Denim as a basis for creativity has many advantages. But don’t forget some of the features of denim:

It shrinks when wet or washed. Therefore, before starting work, jeans that will be used in the process must be washed and ironed. This will prevent deformation and changes in the size of the finished product.
Ability to crumble around the edges. When cutting strips, do not make them too narrow, as this may cause the fabric to unravel. On the other hand, this quality is good to use to create a stylish fringe.
Tendency to shed. When combining denim with other fabrics, you should take into account that this material is often prone to fading. If you want to combine different fabrics together, you need to do a dye test. To do this, the jeans are moistened with water and the wet area is rubbed with a white cloth. If blue dye remains on the white fabric, this indicates that the jeans will fade when washed.

A rug made from old jeans is very pleasant for the feet and can be placed in any area of the apartment. It is abrasion resistant and easy to clean. Depending on the location of the carpet, it is important to remember some rules:

The bath mat should have an anti-slip base. This will protect you from falling.
You can lay a fringed runner in the hallway. This rug will better clean your shoes from dust and sand.
For a bedroom, a carpet with a flat surface with a soft layer of synthetic padding inside is suitable. It does not collect dust and is easy to wash.
It is better to lay a large carpet in a children's room. Children will feel comfortable playing on the floor. Carpets for children's rooms should be equipped with anti-slip elements.

Idea for the thrifty housewife

A knitted rug can be made from leftover yarn. For an accessory measuring 45x75 cm you will need 2 pairs of men's denim pants, leftover yarn and a hook.

Operating procedure:

Cut strips 3-4 cm wide.
When you start crocheting, fold the strips a little. This way you will add volume to the future product.
Starting knitting, make an air loop, then tie a denim strip.
The strip must be tied with yarn, having decided on the length of the future product. If one piece is not enough, then stripes will need to be added later.

Next, move on to the second row, making two air loops for lifting.

To tie the second row to the first, hook the top of the first row and continue knitting in simple rows.
Knit the entire rug in this manner.
Knit two air loops along the edges - to move to the next row, and at the same time covering the ends of the strips.

When the strip runs out, attach a new one.
In this part, the loops need to be made tighter, knitting more often.

Openwork sun

This modern rug will look beautiful when knitted from one colorful fabric or yarn.

If you use regular yarn, knit in two folds. To work, you will need a No. 7 hook, since large knitting is used.

To begin, cast on four air loops and connect them using a connecting post into a ring. Then knit the first pattern six times and the second pattern once. Repeat the third pattern and cover two hundred and sixty-four columns. Tie the edge of the rug in a circle with single crochets.

This completes the stylish floor mat.

We sew rugs using the chenille technique

To make a soft rug you will need a sewing machine. Denim strips can be sewn on by hand, but it is better to sew them on a sewing machine.

Scheme for making a product using the chenille technique:

To get a thing measuring 50x50, prepare 6 pairs of jeans, thick fabric onto which denim strips will be sewn.
Cut ribbons 5-7 centimeters wide.
Adjust the tapes closer to each other on a dense base. You can choose any direction: in a circle, diagonally, vertically, horizontally.
Finish the edges of the product by hand or sew on bias tape.

Preparation of material

Before you begin the creative process, you need to prepare everything you might need for the work. And first of all, the fabric itself. It’s worth noting right away that trousers alone will not be enough. Even to create a small rug it takes up to three or four jeans. Of course, you don’t always have so much material in stock, but you can ask friends and acquaintances who want to get rid of an old item for denim trousers.

In addition to the fabric itself, you will need:

strong cotton threads (the same color as the jeans, or colored);
needle, scissors, chalk or black pencil;
sewing machine (if available);
as an addition, material from other fabrics;

If you want to decorate the rug, you can use additional decorative elements. It can be lace, braid, fringe, satin ribbons - anything to bring your idea to life.

Patchwork technique

Using the patchwork technique you can create a lot of original things. Because denim is durable, it makes a sturdy entryway rug. Another advantage is that it can be washed in a washing machine.

The patchwork technique is simple, but at the same time it allows you to create a large number of original things from fabric of different colors.

You will get an original accessory if you sew not squares, but hexagons with a side of 9-10 centimeters. First, make a template from thick cardboard, then cut as many hexagons as you need for the rug you have in mind.

Sew the hexagons together. Steam from the wrong side. Sew to the base, laying thin padding polyester.

Rules of care

It’s not enough to just have a homemade rug; you still need to properly care for it, especially if the item will decorate the floor in the bathroom or hallway. After all, it’s a pity to spend time and effort on making a rug if it soon loses its original appearance. The product can become an ideal place for the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria, as well as contribute to the development of fungus and mold.

In order for a rug made of jeans to please you for a long time, you should adhere to important rules:

This product cannot be washed in a washing machine;
It is better to use slightly warm (up to 40 degrees) or cold water, otherwise the fabric will discolor;
Before washing, you should soak the textiles in soapy water for 15-20 minutes;
do not use powder containing bleaching components; the best option is powder for colored items;
if there is a small stain, it is enough to clean the fabric with a soapy sponge, then wipe it with a clean damp cloth;
To remove more complex stains, you can use a toothbrush;
It is better to dry a denim carpet outside in sunny weather.

Handmade products from old unwanted jeans are an idea that inspires many designers. Handicraft items are distinguished by their uniqueness and have a special energy, because they put their soul into them. A small denim rug is an opportunity to save money, add zest to the interior, and acquire original decor that can become a family heirloom.

How to weave a denim rug

For this product you will need a large number of old pants. See how to make a great product step by step:

Cut strips 4 centimeters wide from smooth canvases.
Sew the same colors together.
Sew along the stripes.
Turn it inside out and iron it well.
Lay the strips parallel to each other on the table.
Take one strip and start making a mat with a braided pattern, as in the photo.

The ribbons can be simply cut without sewing on a machine. When the braid is obtained, it should be sewn to a dense base, laying a thin padding polyester between the braid and the base.

Another option for braiding: braiding. Choose jeans of different colors, cut them into strips 2-3 centimeters wide, and also sew them together. It is important to cut the ribbons as evenly as possible so that the rug looks neat and beautiful.

If you imagine how to weave braids, then secure one edge of three ribbons and braid. You should end up with one long braid. Don't make it too long to avoid confusion.

How to make a neat rug: on the table, roll the beginning of the braid into a spiral and sew it together. Then continue to wind the spiral, sewing the resulting rows by hand. The tighter you sew, the stronger the product will be. This product can be made without a sewing machine.

How else to use jeans?

Denim rugs can be made not only from ribbons or solid fabric. Take a closer look at other techniques.

These include patchwork or knitting. Knitting a denim product is easy.

Prepare thin threads and select suitable knitting needles or a hook. At this point, the preparation is completed and all that remains is to begin the knitting itself, the technique of which you are probably familiar with.

If not, you can always use training videos found on the Internet. Crocheting will create a large knit rug.

But using a hook is easier, which is important.

Knitted product Product intended for a family picnic in nature Wall decorative element

Important! A denim rug will serve not only for the home. You can make several rugs and use them as a decorative element. The product will be interesting and reliable for family picnics. Sports lovers should create a sports mat.

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Additionally, you can sew a bag. A bag or case would be a good option for storing or carrying the mat.

The bag can also be denim. However, if desired, you can always use other fabric options.

The bag is made according to a special pattern. You can choose your preferred schemes on the Internet.

Creating an individual bag with your own hands will be more original. In other words, you need to come up with a design, create a pattern and start creating your denim bag.

Interesting denim product Excellent multi-purpose denim bag

Shaggy rug

This accessory can be sewn by hand or by machine. The effect of this rug is that the edges of the squares will be shaggy. Cut into small squares, preferably 5x5. Then sew the squares to each other.

For greater elegance, place the same colors diagonally.

When you have sewn all the squares, wash the fabric in the machine so that their edges become even more frayed. Lay a thin padding polyester between the resulting part and the base. A patchwork rug can be placed in the bathroom or taken on a picnic.

Choosing the patchwork technique to create a carpet product

A carpet can be made from old jeans and using other techniques. Products in the patchwork style will become decoration for the home; an old denim product will be suitable for this. They will help add originality and comfort, which becomes the main task.

Patchwork style rug

You can take a closer look at some types of technology that allow you to create the following products:

Classical. Only natural cotton and denim fabrics in subdued tones are used. Two predominant shades are taken as the basis. Pieces of fabric of the same shape and size. Sizes of finished products: from small to large. The front side is made using this technique and the lining is made from a single piece of fabric.
Oriental. In addition to jeans, silk, crepe de Chine, brocade and other similar fabrics of bright, rich colors, selected according to texture, predominate. Finishing in the form of multi-colored contrasting braid, stitches, beads; Fringe and brushes can be used.
Crazy patchwork (crazy patchwork). A variety of fabrics, similar in texture. Flaps of arbitrary ornate shape. For decoration: embroidery, appliqués, lace, beads, buttons.
Quilting (quilted fabric). Fabric sheets are laid with padding polyester and quilted with machine stitching. The front side is made in one of the patchwork techniques. The products are distinguished by restraint of colors and shapes, and are characterized by elegance.
Knitted. Unlike the traditional one, knitted parts or patches are not sewn together, but are crocheted to each other. The decoration is the details themselves, made of threads selected according to shades.

Patchwork product Children's version of a rug made using the patchwork technique A classic rug that amazes with its evenness of lines and neatness

Using the “patchwork” technique in the manufacture of decorative parts from denim, there is no doubt about the uniqueness of the created item. Bright attributes, made with your own hands based on folk motifs, will create comfort and a relaxed atmosphere.

Crafts from seams

The thrifty housewife can turn even the trims and seams of jeans into useful things. Gather the seams and any leftovers and sew them together using a zigzag stitch. Then you need to twist them in a spiral and sew them tightly with tone-on-tone or contrasting threads.

The rugs are thick and strong. Just right for the bathroom.

To get an oblong rug, you need to sew two strips of the same length in the middle, and then fill the entire space around them.

Finally: there are so many ideas that you can easily sew or knit rugs from old jeans with your own hands.

What you need to make a rug from old jeans

From old jeans you can create anything: from a simple rug made using the weaving method to a full-fledged rug made using the patchwork technique using a sewing machine.

First you need to determine the number of jeans that will be used for alteration. To make a small carpet you will need 8-10 pairs of trousers.

Supplies you will need for work:

several pairs of old jeans;
scissors;
threads, needle;
padding polyester;
base fabric;
sewing pins;
tailor's chalk or pencil;
ripper;
sewing machine.