This has legs

I found out 3 pairs of old jeans, all different colours

I cut a long panel from each leg, I am using bootleg jeans

 I then fold and pin so there are three layers

no rough ends showing, making them as strong as I can

 Ready for sewing, I love all the different shades

I decided to use red thread to add some colour

 Then a bit of weaving

Here I hit the wall, I am making a basket, the long bits are the side I have 4 strips of pale blue to use for the sides, but they are not long enough, each one should be 84cm, so do I try and sew my shorter ones together flat, will they be to bulky. OR do I look for a seven foot person and steal their jeans for the longer legs. A third option would be to use a different material, but I don't have anything as heavy as this denham.
The other option is to use all 12 lengths woven for a cushion front, BUT I want a basket, so I am thinking about what to do next. So for now I have started another book, another new author for me.

Below are the seams off the jean legs, these are the thick ones which the material is wrapped around like a French seam, I have seen uses for these on Pintrest, I will save these until I have a few more, then I will get creative

So no waste here, I have also kept some of the back pockets, 

I don't have any plans, they are saved just because.

What do you do with your old jeans.