Today’s project started out as a pair of jeans that was so badly ripped we couldn’t even donate them. I hated the idea of throwing them into a landfill, so I decided to combine them with the lace from a shirt I bought at a garage sale a couple of weeks ago. Here’s what I came up with:
To make this bag, I just cut the lace out of this shirt:
Then I cut the bum out of the jeans, and added the lace to the pocket. I machine sewed the edges, then hand sewed the rest, because I wanted the pocket to be functional.
Once the lace was attached, I folded the pocket sides together on the jeans and sewed the open side and the bottom. I flipped it right side out and added a belt from our donation pile as the strap. What do you think?
Here’s the back:
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I love it! I think the lace and the belt strap add the perfect final touches!
Way to go!
Thanks, Jenni!
Very cute looking bag.
Thank you, Dee! I’m glad you like it.
Totally cute! Great idea! I’d love for you to add it on my link party at: http://printabelle.com/?p=3188 Thanks!
Cute bag!
xoxo
Heather
I really love this! The strap is one of the best parts. Perfect for this type of bag.
Just saw this on Pinterest! LOVE it! You did a great job on the tutorial. I’m new to your blog and love all your ideas!
If you have time, we would LOVE for you to stop in and link up this post and anything crafty in our Crafty Showcase. We love looking around at your and the things you share on our linky.
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Thanks, Susie!