No Sew Denim DIY: How to Create the Cutest Painting Apron from an Old Pair of Jeans

After doing some spring cleaning I always seem to find that one pair of jeans that just aren't in style anymore. I decided to re purpose my old denim that doesn't fit into this cute apron! I love this idea because I am an artist in my free time but this apron can also work for cooking or really any messy hobby you might have! I am all about upcycling and this is a great way to find a new use for an old pair of jeans and they don't even have to be your size! And the best part is you can easily do this project without a sewing machine!
You can find most of the materials in your house too!

What You'll Need

1. Old pair of jeans with pockets on the back
2. Ribbon
3. a piece of lace or ruffle
4. fabric glue

Step 1. Cut the back out of the jeans 

This will be the part you use for your apron. The back two pockets are already sewn in for you so you don't have to make your own pockets! Cut the jeans just above the crotch so that you have a full piece. When cutting up the side try to get two belt loops one on either side if your jeans have belt loops. You'll use these later to attach the ribbon.

Step 2. Attach lace or ribbon along the bottom of the apron

Use the fabric glue to attach the lace or ribbon along the bottom of the apron in a straight line. Your apron may have a wrinkle towards the bottom depending on how close you cut to the crotch of the jeans. Attach the ribbon above this wrinkle. Once you have glued on the ribbon you can cut along the bottom of the apron to remove any denim that is showing and that will help to get rid of the wrinkle.

Step 3. Tie Ribbon to Belt Loops

Now you take two pieces of ribbon and tie them to the belt loops on either side of the apron. You can also fold the ribbon over the belt loop and glue it down if you don't want a knot showing. Make sure the ribbon pieces are long enough to tie around your waist as this is how you'll put the apron on!

Step 4. Enjoy! 

Now you have a finished apron to wear for your next crafting project! You can decorate the apron with fabric markers or glitter if you wish! I happened to have an old pair of jeans that already had flowers on the back so I didn't need to do any extra decorating.

I hope this idea helps you next time you come across a pair of jeans you just don't want anymore! It can even be a fun project to do with your friends and have everyone bring their own pair of jeans! It can really be done anywhere since you don't need a sewing machine!