How to make a bag out of jeans!
To make this stylish denim bag, you will need
A pair of old jeans (not skinny)
Measuring Tape
Sewing Chalk
Fabric Scissors
A needle
Thread in either a contrasting colour or one similar to the jeans
Fasteners of some sort e.g. Velcro, Press studs, Zip, etc
Method
1. Measure 2.5 cm from the crotch of the jeans and draw a straight line across both of the legs from this mark
2. Cut off the legs of the jeans at the line you just drew
3. Turn the jeans inside out and rule a line 05.-1 cm below the crotch
4. Sew backstitch (see image) across the line you just drew (in an either contrasting or matching colour to the jeans)
5. Trim the hem
6. Turn the jeans so they are the right way out
7. Decorate the jeans with badges, beads, brooches and anything else you can find: I went to an opshop, bought some cheap kids necklaces, cut them so the beads came off and then sewed them onto the bag
8. Attach your fasteners
Enjoy your bag!! |
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