I try to recycle old jeans.My DGD's jeans were too short so I cut the legs off right at the crotch and added 2 ruffles (each a different length) attached to the where the crotch was and it was the such an adorable mini skirt. I also use the legs and pockets to make totes and line with flannel (rag-like) I also use old jeans for the lining of pot holders.