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We all love a good pair of denims. It’s like a second skin. It’s hard to find that one perfect pair, and once you do it’s impossible to let go. The fit, the feel, the material; all of it has to be perfectly perfect. And the older your denims, the more comfortable they are. They adapt to you and you to them. But sometimes, denims get too worn out to be worn out. What then? It’d be a waste to throw them away. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll know that throwing away your most-loved clothes feels nothing short of a breakup.

So we came up with these 5 snazzy ways to recycle your denims. Check them out and tell us what you think.

Your home slippers will sure feel like home when you make them out of your old jeans. Can’t believe it? Check out this step-by-step guide on turning your old jeans into a pair of lovely, washed slippers

2. Retro Bag

We love bags! The awesome thing about making your own denim bag is that it’s highly customizable. You can do pretty much whatever you want to make it look just the way you like. Here’s a tutorial to help you make this bag. Too much effort? Give it to your tailor!

Our Tip: Add buttons, bows, badges – basically, whatever you like to personalize. It’s a great gifting option too!

3. Drinks Cozy

Heading out for a picnic or just a need a simple everyday solution to carry a bottle around? Make this drinks cozy. It’s actually a really fun project to take up with a friend or partner or even your kids. The best bit is you get to keep the pockets so you can add your straws or whatever other nitbits you’d like.

4. Journal cover

This journal cover is so much cuteness! Again, you can do it up as per your liking. Put little stickers or glitter too if you like. Here’s the guide to making this particular journal cover. It gets extra points for the smart use of the pocket as a pen holder.

5. Coffee collar

Forgot your own mug? Can’t do without your morning dose of caffeine? Carry this stylish coffee collar with you in your bag and just slide it on whenever you need it. Here’s a cool way to make this yourself.

Our Tip: Add a welcro lining inside or a button so you can adjust the size according to your coffee cup.

So get recycling and save yourself the heart break. Got suggestions? Let us know in the comments below