DIY: Denim Jean Napkins

Do you ever go through your closet and you find jeans that aren't wearable anymore? And you can't donate them either. Rust colored splatters of paint across the bottoms, just aren't in, this season. And coincidentally are you in the mood for new napkins for the dinner table? Then it's time to upcycle those denim jeans into denim napkins! This won't work for every pair of jeans, they have to be either the right size or wide width. Or you can be inspired to break out the sewing machine and piece some pieces of denim together with a few simple stitches to make a standard size napkin. This look isn't for everyone but can be if you love that distressed and frayed look. Have fun upcycling those jeans!  

Start out by cutting the thigh part of the jeans, along the seam to measure roughly about 7-8 inches width by 16 in length. This isn't the standard size but enough fabric to cover your lap and to rub your face clean of spaghetti sauce. You should be able to make four napkins from one pair of jeans, if not find two similar pairs that are in that non-wearable/donatable pile. A standard cloth napkin is about 15-16 inches in width and length and or larger. If you would like the standard size, take two pieces of the denim from the thighs and give it a simple stitch in the middle. Take your pieces of denim and rub them with a stone to softened them up a bit and throw them in with your wash, followed by the dryer. Once you are ready to use your "new" napkins, fold them so you see the fraying, tie with a ribbon or twine and tuck in a flower.