Casual and Cute Blue-Jean Coasters

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5 Minutes

Easy

These no-sew coasters are Free and Easy, and get lots of compliments. Kids could easily make sets of these to give as gifts. I have even sold these in craft fairs for charity.

Everyone has old jeans to discard or donate.

Start by cutting around the pocket with a border of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. No sewing, just raw edges.

Wash your pockets in the washer and dry 'em in the dryer. This will fray the edges.

See? Nicely frayed. You might need to trim longer strands after they are dry.

Cut a piece from the flat side of an empty milk jug to fit inside your pocket. I wash the cut-out after...it's easier. But if this grosses you out, you could wash out your jug first, of course.

Slip the plastic into the pocket to make it water-proof, and you're done!

Cute and Casual Coasters. All made from cast-offs. Really, everyone compliments these all the time.

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MsCaliLady
on May 17, 2017
No question. But an 8 yr old could follow your simple, easy instructions. I love this idea! Thanks for posting.

You could embroider a simple little outline of a flower or design to lighten the denim and maybe match a color scheme.

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- Janice
  on Sep 1, 2018
  These would be super cute to use to hold your individual place setting for your silver ware and a napkin at an outdoor barbeque, too!
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Cho8433185
on May 18, 2017
Very good wow MASHAALLAH means may GOD bless you for this simple but brilliant idea
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- Terry Kent
  on Jun 29, 2017
  God bless you!
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Sandy
on Aug 25, 2017
Do you glue or sew the top end of the pocket so the plastic piece does not come out, sorry if I missed it.
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- ShelbyNeen
  on Sep 1, 2018
  Bravo on a simple and great idea. I love it.
  I won't tell you how to change or improve anything. The beauty of this project is that it is simple. Use as coaster. Jean fabric gets wet, wash, dry and use again. No frills needed.
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