Blue Jeans to Baskets

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  • čas přidán 11. 01. 2021
  • Here’s an easy and fun way to upcycle an old pair of blue jeans into a beautiful basket. A quick tutorial with start to finish instructions.

Komentáře • 252

  • @gclepine
    @gclepine Před rokem +103

    This technique would also make nice thick coasters!

    • @zsuzsannabodonyi9229
      @zsuzsannabodonyi9229 Před 11 měsíci

      Phú,ez elég nehézkes, megélni ne tervezz belőle.

    • @charlottesmom
      @charlottesmom Před 11 měsíci +6

      @@zsuzsannabodonyi9229 Who mentioned anything about "making a living" from making coasters?? 😂

    • @MadhuSingh-rl8ve
      @MadhuSingh-rl8ve Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@zsuzsannabodonyi9229to hu

    • @mrwiggiewoo
      @mrwiggiewoo Před 8 měsíci

      Just what I was thinking !😄

    • @mrwiggiewoo
      @mrwiggiewoo Před 8 měsíci +3

      Thank you for the clear and thought- out instructions without all the chatting. What a great techinique I have learned now to make lots of things.😉

  • @susanowen1709
    @susanowen1709 Před rokem +97

    Great tutorial, and a fantastic way to upcycle. I don't wear jeans, but I do have some leftover fabrics that I think will work. Adding this to my "crafts I might actually try someday" playlist for future reference 🙂

    • @xmobile.
      @xmobile. Před 8 měsíci +3

      It's
      s o m e d a y
      now 😉

    • @susanowen1709
      @susanowen1709 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@xmobile. Ah, it's also spooky season & much of my time is being spent on prop-building. But in November it'll be sewing time again, so who knows?? 🙂

  • @veronical3135
    @veronical3135 Před rokem +136

    Amazing idea of reusing old pairs of jeans. I’m more interested in this because it looks sturdy and I want to make one for my cat.

    • @lm2205
      @lm2205 Před rokem +7

      GREAT idea! Tx

    • @bambinaforever5720
      @bambinaforever5720 Před rokem +15

      Great idea. Put it on a place u DONT want your cat to be

    • @bluefirephoenix1977
      @bluefirephoenix1977 Před rokem +5

      I've made one for my cat and my small dog. They're pretty sturdy

    • @lisapisane7251
      @lisapisane7251 Před rokem +7

      This video is fantastic. I really appreciate you tilting your work for multiple points of view. That is so helpful & I wish more people did their videos like this.

    • @sherrieburcham6287
      @sherrieburcham6287 Před rokem +2

      Good idea!

  • @Sonyasha
    @Sonyasha Před 11 měsíci +35

    You have no idea, how much this helped me understand how to crochet the baskets. i have been looking and this popped up on my feed today. Thank you for showing how it is done!

    • @joancook8454
      @joancook8454 Před 9 měsíci +1

      her video was informative, clear and concise so easy to fallow.

  • @joancook8454
    @joancook8454 Před 9 měsíci +18

    This is one of the BEST tutorials I've ever seen, your instructions are clear, concise and the speed you crochet allows us to really see what and how you make this basket. Thank you ! 👏👏👏💜 p.s. wonderful MUSIC!

  • @xmobile.
    @xmobile. Před 8 měsíci +3

    This has probably been a thing for a very long time, but a couple of decades ago i thought of using this method on my own after trying to figure out how some rag rugs were made, which i now know are weaved on a loom. Makes lovely rugs.

  • @emmab7658
    @emmab7658 Před 11 měsíci +17

    This is adorable! I am thinking of making a lid for the basket in the same manner. That would be so cute. 😊

  • @jeanninethames2523
    @jeanninethames2523 Před rokem +45

    Love this, I make baskets out of pine needles, another way to recycle. These are beautiful. Thanks for another medium to use for baskets!

    • @MayimHastings
      @MayimHastings Před rokem +7

      I’ve wanted so badly to do the pine needle basket thing, but its so small and fiddly, i think it might give me a nervous breakdown lol! Not to mention my pup would surely eat it, she thinks that anything that comes from outside is fair game, but she's a real pine connoisseur 🤣

    • @DawnDavidson
      @DawnDavidson Před rokem +2

      @@MayimHastings 😂😂😂

  • @katjaamyx2922
    @katjaamyx2922 Před rokem +15

    Thanks for this tutorial. I also appreciate all the examples of different variations at the end. Using different colors of yarn (or a color-changing yarn) produces a very attractive result.

  • @CraftyMomma05
    @CraftyMomma05 Před rokem +54

    I used to love working with denim; I made a bag out of old jeans when I was 15; I got so many compliments on it! Thank you for another idea to recycle and make a beautiful piece of art at the same time!

  • @alisoneyers2450
    @alisoneyers2450 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Really nice effect. Far better finish than machine sewing rope! Thank you. Xx

  • @rawforyou5514
    @rawforyou5514 Před 11 měsíci +6

    I have been storing jeans fabric left overs for years and this is definitely something i am going to try. Thanks for sharing!

    • @joancook8454
      @joancook8454 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I have a box full of jeans just waiting for me too! 🙂

  • @createwithbarbbl4125
    @createwithbarbbl4125 Před 5 měsíci +2

    This is so clever. And beautiful. Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

  • @stinkbug6827
    @stinkbug6827 Před 11 měsíci +14

    Awesome video. Very well thought out and demonstrated. Thank you for sharing your handiwork. I have been wanting to make fabric coiled baskets out of recycled fabric, especially jeans. Lovely sweet helper, Ophelia! 💕

  • @sabresister
    @sabresister Před 5 měsíci +2

    I’ve been looking for ways to use my old ripped jeans this is perfect!!

  • @2btpatch
    @2btpatch Před rokem +6

    Thanks for this detailed view of making a denim basket. I love how they look with the varying shades of crochet cotton.

  • @MOwhitail
    @MOwhitail Před 3 lety +30

    It makes me happy to see you creating things and posting again, Varina! Beautiful baskets. My wife will love watching this, too!

    • @VarinaPatel
      @VarinaPatel  Před 3 lety +5

      Thanks Chad. Hello to you both! I’ve been more sedentary than I’d like, but I keep myself busy. I can always find something new to try.

    • @lisacatley-furlan8279
      @lisacatley-furlan8279 Před rokem +2

      Recycling: a creative hobby and a useful product. Fantastic! You remind me of my Gram! (Maternal Grandmother).
      I am tired of the current circumstances where no matter what you pay for products they expire too soon! .... only last a month, a year, for two years or five at best! ....trying to PLUS SELL short term product protection at time of purchase.
      Our systems are broken and need to change! ... all systems need to change! We must be part of the change. The couch is comfortable, but things will only get worse if we continue to do nothing.
      Products once serviced users. Now we serve the products’ producers. We are slaves! Work to acquire...leads to work to live... in some cases leads to no work... at any stressful stage leads to illness... early death for some ... and more with each generation. We have choices!
      Some of the products that were produced before I was born continue to do what they were designed for ....with regular maintenance and replacement parts.
      I embrace NECESSARY change ... but I cannot accept or endorse the production of goods and services that misuse resources and are not upgradable, waste precious resources and end up in landfill ... the creators of today continue to make money in our artificial systems .... we are slaves to these producers .... We have never be truly free. Some of us have benefited from the illusion of being free.
      THERE are MORE of US then there are of THEM!!! Yet WE DO NOTHING! We watch the corruption, are directly and indirectly affected by it yet we do nothing... ???
      We deserve what we pursue. We are reaping it now. We have CHOICES! We can be compliant, we can be tech zombies, and continue to be slaves to this system .... or any other system...
      ..... OR WE CAN BE PART OF THE CHANGE. There are prices to be paid. YES, and they do not have to be radical!
      Like CANCER TREATMENT, we do not need to kill all the cells with chemotherapy to have change...we can have targeted change .... like a laser.
      We all have choices.
      Choose with your dollars, your voice, your support, your humanity and with investment in the future of our children. They deserve better lives not empty dreams and promises like that of white picket fences that have been baited and switched!
      Instead of being a cancer to each other and the world we can be the pursuers of change that benefits most instead of a few!

    • @TheSewingCircle-LesleyRosas
      @TheSewingCircle-LesleyRosas Před 9 měsíci +1

      These are fantastic! I will definitely be making my own! Thanks for sharing!! ❤

  • @potatotronix7308
    @potatotronix7308 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Amazing tutorial. Thank you so much!

  • @iwondery1725
    @iwondery1725 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Beautifully shown, and I loved your music choice. Thanks for a new use for old jeans.

  • @theresaakin2284
    @theresaakin2284 Před 6 měsíci +1

    One of the first quilts I made was blocks joined together with crochet. Looked so good. This reminds of it.

  • @ahryia2476
    @ahryia2476 Před rokem +4

    For the number of repeats, what works well for me is : row 1 ->6 repeats. Row 2->2repeats in each bridge (double). Row 3->1 double, then 1 repeat in one(single). Row 4->1 double, 2 singles. Row 5->1 double, 3 singles. Row 6->1 double, 4 singles.
    And you just go on adding one single for each row.
    (Not sure if it makes sense how I've written, but yeah XD)

  • @deannaseder-massengale8484
    @deannaseder-massengale8484 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great idea! I have a bunch of heavy material (upholstery, corduroy, etc) that will be ideal for this type of project! Guess what I'm going to be making this year for Christmas gifts? Thanks bunches for sharing!!! ☺️💞

  • @susanbanack4855
    @susanbanack4855 Před rokem +1

    Love the snail shell look in the beginning of the project and love the finished piece.

  • @NanarooTX
    @NanarooTX Před 23 dny

    Thank you so much for this tutorial. Very Helpful

  • @ilovethisworld3059
    @ilovethisworld3059 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video. And beautiful music. Thank you!

  • @DeborahOlander
    @DeborahOlander Před rokem +1

    What a wonderful tutorial. So clear. Such careful demonstration. Thank you.

  • @annehartmann6572
    @annehartmann6572 Před 2 lety +5

    Thanks for sharing, very well explained and demonstrated. I can‘t wait to try ist myself!

  • @CarrieMtn
    @CarrieMtn Před rokem +4

    Super well taught. Very meditative too. I will love trying this. Thanks

  • @lisap5615
    @lisap5615 Před rokem

    Love your baskets and your techniques. Thank you for sharing your talents and ideas.

  • @janetyoung903
    @janetyoung903 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I'm blown away😮 just think I know all the stitches 🎉ty ty for sharing❤I will start making them as gifts and craft shows❤️

  • @MoniqueAO888
    @MoniqueAO888 Před rokem +2

    Wonderful idea and I love the trick with the yarn-tube !!! 🙂

  • @rajithadaggupati4324
    @rajithadaggupati4324 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for this wonderful idea

  • @nellybranda6314
    @nellybranda6314 Před rokem

    I love your work! And the guitar music! Thank you. Greetings from Argentina.

  • @bondee5865
    @bondee5865 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for this detailed tutorial; the possibilities are endless of colors and different things that can be crafted with this technique🧵✂️ 🙋🏼‍♀️

  • @thesincitymama
    @thesincitymama Před rokem +3

    Much love to you, nice to see this video. I’m losing mobility in my fingers and I hope that doing crafts like this at my own pace, might help.
    Thanks for making this thorough tutorial! I’ll be able to follow this and make my own basket.

  • @brendamedina6635
    @brendamedina6635 Před rokem

    Thank you for posting this video! Your work is beautiful! 😊

  • @PrettyGrannyCrochet
    @PrettyGrannyCrochet Před rokem

    The making of the ripped strips. 😮I love it. I am definitely going to be making THESE❤❤❤

  • @angelapleasants8285
    @angelapleasants8285 Před rokem

    These are lovely and they look easy to make. This is a great idea 💡.
    Thank you ❣️

  • @auntdello5286
    @auntdello5286 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for an excellent tutorial. I now have a new winter couch project to do.❤

  • @cheriekalel9578
    @cheriekalel9578 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for making this video, as watching you work this and the music, just soothed my soul!❤

  • @kristanpettigrew-youngbloo1370

    This is fascinating. How interesting.

  • @marzyehayoubi487
    @marzyehayoubi487 Před rokem +1

    I love your work & the choice of music. ❤

  • @TC-rv6sz
    @TC-rv6sz Před 8 měsíci

    Obsessed with this video. Two months in and I still think about and use this technique ❤

  • @sheliaporter6795
    @sheliaporter6795 Před rokem +2

    What a beautiful way to create a basket! ❤

  • @patriciapazalomia403
    @patriciapazalomia403 Před 11 měsíci

    I am really surprised! For sure I will try. Thank for share this beautiful technique. Also I love the music, remind me of the melancholy of Mexican charros.

  • @wendyhoechstetter3236
    @wendyhoechstetter3236 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful - and the first of this kind I've seen that doesn't require a sewing machine.

  • @no_
    @no_ Před rokem +1

    I never knew you could make baskets by crocheting!
    this will make alot of things easier

  • @pegibevins6883
    @pegibevins6883 Před rokem +1

    Very cool! The jeans I've outgrown can live on!

  • @debbiestewart7942
    @debbiestewart7942 Před 11 měsíci

    My hands hurt watching you! But I’m still going to give it a try! I love them. And you are a great teacher!

  • @VickyShawcooksalot
    @VickyShawcooksalot Před rokem +6

    I bet a bias tape maker would work great for this. Love this craft idea. I'll be trying it soon.

    • @blackmber
      @blackmber Před rokem +1

      I was thinking the same thing!

    • @brendamedina6635
      @brendamedina6635 Před rokem

      Hey there and thanks for posting your idea regarding the bias tape maker. After reading it, since I didn't know what it was, lol, I watched a video on how to use one. I wanted to know what size tape maker could be used. I crochet alot and this really looked like something I could make a ton of things with. Thanks again!

  • @user-tu7df3zf1f
    @user-tu7df3zf1f Před rokem

    I like how nearly you do it. It's beautiful! 💛💙

  • @MeretrixTricks
    @MeretrixTricks Před rokem +1

    Such a cute little container! I love idea of upcycling old things. Could you please consider making a video how to make a lid for this lil beauty?

  • @xedra
    @xedra Před rokem

    I have several pairs of old jeans I can use for this! Great idea!

  • @lindarosario2813
    @lindarosario2813 Před 4 měsíci

    Gorgeous craft. Thank you for sharing! I’m hoping to make some soon!

  • @camilleodonoghue3322
    @camilleodonoghue3322 Před 8 měsíci

    This video is just beautiful. Your crafting is very inspiring

  • @cynthiahawkins2389
    @cynthiahawkins2389 Před rokem +1

    Cheers from New Orleans!! I make dolls out of fabric scraps and found items..They are beautiful and one of a kind..I am always looking for new denim inspiration!! Many thanks for this post, dear...

  • @cherylcarnes4207
    @cherylcarnes4207 Před 11 měsíci

    A work of art. Very beautiful.

  • @mickigarvey7608
    @mickigarvey7608 Před 11 měsíci

    Wonderfully useful, well-filmed video. Thanks 🙏 so much. Think I might get my mojo going soon

  • @pilarmella2613
    @pilarmella2613 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Has hecho un trabajo precioso que además da ideas para otras cosas.
    Gracias ❤

  • @kayjosephineporteous444
    @kayjosephineporteous444 Před rokem +1

    Yes i can crotchet have 6 pairs jeans my husband dont fit anymore as his bodies shrunk to small mens now wow this is awesome subscribed an on playlist saved thankyou not for the faint hearted goodluck to those who can crotchet

  • @annweitoish8856
    @annweitoish8856 Před rokem +1

    Just love how you do this Thank you so very much for the vedio absolutely Awsome

  • @fransak2723
    @fransak2723 Před 4 měsíci

    This is amazing. Well done!

  • @HollyLart
    @HollyLart Před rokem

    Thank you! I can't wait to try this!!!

  • @valkyrie1066
    @valkyrie1066 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I really like that technique, looks like it goes quick once you get started. I have wool and linen scraps leftover from medieval garments; wonder if the technique would work with them? (You couldn't do the tear method so likely it would take much longer.) I might use a white t-shirt to make bathroom organizers. Thank you for the ideas!

  • @kathrynpearce7662
    @kathrynpearce7662 Před rokem

    What a lovely idea!

  • @JamesGower-ch5zj
    @JamesGower-ch5zj Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is amazing.

  • @lalyriestra7692
    @lalyriestra7692 Před rokem +1

    HERMOSO! Tu técnica es GENIAL. Muchas gracias por compartirla. Saludo cordial 🙂

  • @michelemcguire8995
    @michelemcguire8995 Před 11 měsíci

    A few years ago I took an old pair if my favorite jeans and made a purse..with extra material made a shoulder strap and ,an old zebra print belt .❤

  • @lennymac5915
    @lennymac5915 Před 2 měsíci

    I have done this with paper cord & denim, but this looks like a much cleaner finish. TY

  • @michelemcguire8995
    @michelemcguire8995 Před 11 měsíci

    I've even made an oversized handbag out of an old robe..with the pocket on the front. With a beautiful cross..and extra robe material made the shoulder strap.

  • @gaylescovel7308
    @gaylescovel7308 Před 6 měsíci

    🤗, i got to try this to make my own yarn bowl! And a big one for to store whatever project i currently could be working on with a lid to hide it in for tidyness! I think a froggy would look nice in my livingroom, 😃!

  • @lisamaxwell7291
    @lisamaxwell7291 Před rokem +2

    I cut the seams out and have been saving for a few years and now have a way to recycle then, should make extra firm baskets maybe a purse with a fabric liner.

  • @dlmcder
    @dlmcder Před 4 měsíci

    What an incredible genius brilliant idea ❤️❤️❤️

  • @wildedibles819
    @wildedibles819 Před 5 měsíci

    Very nice idea
    I crochet with plastic twine and it makes baskets sturdy

  • @janesawyer1342
    @janesawyer1342 Před 11 měsíci

    That is so groovy cool. I want a denim basket.

  • @zalialyon1853
    @zalialyon1853 Před rokem

    That is so clever n the most unique thing i have seen in awhile..my friends would love to see this..sharing you on fb..thanks

  • @mrscpc1918
    @mrscpc1918 Před 11 měsíci

    Very glad to see this and such a well presented film ! Thankyou. New subscriber ❤

  • @jeannine4251
    @jeannine4251 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you! I knew there was a reason why I saved those dog waste bag tubes!

  • @CrosetamsiTricotamHobby

    Beautiful job! Congratulation! 😊❤

  • @l.m.o.8948
    @l.m.o.8948 Před rokem

    Thanks for the idea. 🇨🇦

  • @rosaelinav8036
    @rosaelinav8036 Před rokem

    That’s beautiful 💖💖💖

  • @marthalecroy5479
    @marthalecroy5479 Před rokem

    Thank you. I really like this.

  • @rosangelaancelme4924
    @rosangelaancelme4924 Před rokem +7

    Que lindo!! Me inspirou! Estava procurando algo e encontrei!! Obrigada 🇧🇷

  • @huldamunoz7840
    @huldamunoz7840 Před rokem

    Que bello trabajo, gracias por compartir, te escribo desde Chile

  • @lisajarvis3820
    @lisajarvis3820 Před rokem +3

    Instead of making the basket ~ make the oval throw rugs ~ and line the bottom with the foam rubber mats you can get for the bathroom!!

  • @theguywitheyebrows
    @theguywitheyebrows Před 5 měsíci

    this is a neat upcycle!!

  • @margaretnorris5840
    @margaretnorris5840 Před 9 měsíci

    What a great idea!

  • @patricialescano8323
    @patricialescano8323 Před rokem

    Great presentation ! I have lots of old jeans I might try this . I hate to throw fabric away.

  • @MayimHastings
    @MayimHastings Před rokem +6

    Dude, this is so cool! Thank you! Also, do you think this would work with corduroy? I like to have a little basket full of goodies to leave in the guest bedroom for folks, and this will be perfect! 💚🙏🕊

  • @dawnmason9558
    @dawnmason9558 Před rokem +3

    I’d use a dab of fabric glue to the overlapping ends just to keep it from sliding when trying to hold both bits together. I can’t crochet though cos I’m left handed & I have never been able to do it.

    • @graceswan4353
      @graceswan4353 Před rokem

      there are videos here on CZcams on how to crochet left handed!

    • @dawnmason9558
      @dawnmason9558 Před rokem

      @@graceswan4353 I have tried umpteen times I can make a fantastic thimble knotted lump but nothing comes out right. I’ll still to sewing. All my Children & Grandchildren don’t wear home knitted stuff now anyway.

    • @dawnmason9558
      @dawnmason9558 Před rokem +1

      @@graceswan4353 I knit backwards too but can only do plain & purl nothing fancy cos again I get knots not lacy

  • @sandramedina1517
    @sandramedina1517 Před 26 dny

    So cute! Thank You.

  • @lisascenic
    @lisascenic Před 4 měsíci

    Really lovely!

  • @vaniasantos4714
    @vaniasantos4714 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Perfeito lindo trabalho parabéns 👏👏 amei muito Deus abençoe sempre vocês artesãs 🙌😘💕💕 Boa semana em família 🙏

  • @juniper4915
    @juniper4915 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful 😊

  • @AnaMaria-vi9xr
    @AnaMaria-vi9xr Před rokem +2

    Muito lindo!
    Ideia maravilhosa

  • @dorothydishman4664
    @dorothydishman4664 Před 5 měsíci +1

    It is a clever way to use up those odds and ends of strips aftrr squaring up the jeans for other projects...waste not want not.

  • @bevfitzsimmonds3382
    @bevfitzsimmonds3382 Před 8 měsíci

    Thankyou...useful, and very clear. 🙂👍

  • @ivanaverzulli4887
    @ivanaverzulli4887 Před 2 lety +1

    Fenomenale!!!! Beatiful

  • @retroredo9850
    @retroredo9850 Před rokem +1

    I like the tube to draw it up but Im doing on machine. I see many using scraps to wrap rope but I dont want to buy a product to use a product. Since I make jean totes and bags I have denim scraps. Im going to try zig zag as most seem to do but I may try a stitch that could imitate this like a blanket stitch! Tube the best idea otherwise some first braid fabric then sew in coils!

  • @MamaWolfof9
    @MamaWolfof9 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you so much for creating and sharing this video. I knew it was possible to do this but couldn’t make my mind remember how so I’ve been searching for weeks, every word combination I could imagine!! I can’t begin to tell you how delighted I am right now! Varina, I will be thanking you with each project I make using your teaching. ❤