Thursday, April 18, 2013

Jean Pocket Potholders-Embellishing Dollar Store Potholders

Here's a really cute idea to dress up Dollar Store potholders (2 for $1.00), simply cut out the back pocket of an old pair of jeans and sew it on! I chose to pink the edges but think they will be really cute when the fabric begins to naturally fray too.
My inspiration was a tutorial for pocket potholders HERE, but I decided to go a with slightly different idea. What I love about starting with a potholder is, it's easy to sew around the seam that's already on the binding, you don't have to worry about sewing in a straight line! I think this is a fun idea especially as we're coming into yard sale season and jeans can be picked up easily. The button is totally optional:@)

Tip: If using purchased pot holders make sure you wash and dry them first in case they shrink.

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36 comments:

  1. Anita Rowe StaffordApril 18, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    This is a very creative project! I love also that it's quick to finish - I get bored with long projects! I think those $ store pot holders could be embellished in lots of cute ways, thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. Elizabeth EdwardsApril 18, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    what a great idea. love it!! ( :

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  3. Chatty CroneApril 18, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    That is so cute - how in the world did you ever even think of that? sandie

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  4. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    That is so cute. Love the addition of the daisy. It just makes pulling those home made cookies out of the oven that much more fun. Very cute blog. Stoppin by from Tuts and Tips. Blessigs! Wanda

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  5. DearHelenHartmanApril 18, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    What a cute idea! Around here my kids wear jeans until they are too beat up to give away - perfect.

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  6. OliveApril 18, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Cute. I never can find potholders I like either.

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  7. MariaApril 18, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    What a cute idea, I love these pot holders!!! Such a fun project!

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  8. Lori EApril 18, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    I like the idea. It would be a great way to come up with a masculine style pot holder for my son. You could stick your hand in the pocket too.

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    1. LynnApril 18, 2013 at 8:06 PM

      I so agree! The first thing I thought was guys would be comfortable with this too. Minus the daisy of course:@)

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  9. MaryApril 18, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Adorable project Lynn!

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  10. TexWisGirlApril 18, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    that is absolutely precious!

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  11. Cheryl @ TFDApril 18, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    This is a cute idea!

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  12. KathleenApril 18, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Very cute! Could see it as a utensil and napkin holder too, then they could take it home as a favor!

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  13. Debbie@Mountain BreathsApril 18, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    You are very creative Lynn! Too cute. xo Debbie

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  14. MichelleApril 18, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    This is a great idea! The pot holder from our dollar store aren't very thick. This would take care of the problem and still look great.

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  15. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryApril 18, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    What a great creative project. Great to have on hand for a little gift when you need one and so inexpensive.
    Mary

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  16. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Adorable, what fun gifts these would make!

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  17. SavoringTime in the KitchenApril 18, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Very clever, Lynn!

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  18. JacquelineApril 18, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    You are way too fun! I remember when you had "run out of ideas" for blogging and now you are posting constantly. I think I am in the run out of ideas state or the I am overwhelmed stage!

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  19. DebbieApril 18, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    I happen to have a pair of jeans belonging to that husband of mine just pleading to be tossed in the trash. I need to remember to take off the pockets first. Very cute idea!

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  20. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenApril 18, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    So cute, Lynn, and I love that the jeans pocket gets recycled. I have a whole tub of old jeans waiting to be used for something. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. JillApril 18, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Love your version!! What a great idea to simply add the pocket to a cheap pot holder! Thanks for the link back too!

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  22. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeApril 18, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    I LOVE that you added the button! So cute!

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  23. MarieApril 18, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Wonderful idea! I always want to buy pot holders, oven mitts etc. from the dollar store, but stop myself from doing so, since one can only use so many potholders. This would be a great excuse to buy some though! Lol.

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  24. Linda @ A La CarteApril 18, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    This is just so darn cute!!

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  25. DebbieApril 18, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    What an absolutely wonderful idea!!!!
    I LOVE this!
    xo

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  26. LuluApril 18, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Very clever, Lynn, an idea I just might have to copy.

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  27. bjApril 19, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    This is sooo cute, Lynn.

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  28. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesApril 19, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    What cute and different pot holders for a country kitchen! I love 'em!

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  29. Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine LemonApril 19, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Very cute

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  30. Debra April 19, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    That is so cute. I love jean material.

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  31. LoriApril 20, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    So perfectly cuteness!

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  32. Savannah GrannyApril 21, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    So neat, I just pinned this. xo Ginger

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  33. UnknownApril 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Now that is darn cute and so simple!! Thanks.

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  34. AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    I love the denim pocket on the pot holder! Too cool!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
    http://usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/04/submarine-sunday-28.html

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  35. An Oasis in the DesertApril 30, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    This is such an adorable idea, Lynn! We do so much outdoor cooking and something like this would be sturdy and cute at the same time. Thanks for sharing.

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