Christie, the blogger behind, Christie Chase, had an amazing vacation planned. She would be spending a week sailing in the British Virgin Islands aboard two Catamarans with family and friends. Before Christie left on her trip, she decided to make a denim beach tote from a few pairs of old jeans she was no longer wearing. I absolutely love this … [Read more...]
Make a Denim Purse From Recycled Jeans
I love the way Lindsay who blogs at Diary of a Crafty Lady, described why she decided to turn a pair of her old jeans into a fabulous denim purse. Lindsay said, "I have been holding on to a few pairs of pants that are in good shape, but no longer fit my shape:)" Haven't we all been there! Somehow jeans have a way of mysteriously shrinking while … [Read more...]
Denim Clutch Purse from Repurposed Jeans
Yesterday I shared a fabulous denim project made from fabric left over when the legs of jeans were cut off to make denim shorts. Today's recycled denim project came about the exact same way. Jessica who blogs at Jessica Rebelo cut off some jeans to make shorts and then used that scrap denim fabric to create a darling denim clutch/purse. It was cute … [Read more...]
Make a Denim Purse from Thrift Store Shorts
Deborah stopped into her local Goodwill one day and while there, she happened to notice some really cute girl's denim shorts. When she saw them an idea struck right there on the spot, why not turn them into a purse. They were just the right size to make into a purse. After making a couple she's hooked and has gone on to make several … [Read more...]
Make a Fun, Funky Denim Bag from Old Jeans
Kid outgrow their clothes so fast, including their jeans. Since they outgrow them so quickly, often they are still in great shape when they can no longer be worn. When Jade's, from the blog, Jaderbomb, son outgrew his jeans, Jade couldn't bear to just toss them out. She knew she could do something fun with them and make them into something … [Read more...]
Denim Clutch Made from Repurposed Jeans
A while back I shared an amazing denim repair feat by Alida who blogs at Alida Makes. If you missed it, you'll find it here: Saving That Favorite Pair of Jeans. In addition to making Supermanwoman worthy repairs, she also creates fabulous pieces with scrap or repurposed denim. Take Exhibit A...a beautiful eye-catching denim clutch. Can you … [Read more...]
Denim Farfalle Handbag, Anthropologie Inspired
Caroline at Artfully Caroline fell hard for this fabulous Faralle Handbag from Anthropologie. There was just one problem, it was $300! Ouch! What to do when your heart falls for a great bag but the budget says, no way? Well, if you have fabulous craft/sewing skills like Caroline, make your own, of course! :) Caroline decided … [Read more...]
Denim Purse Made from Old Jeans
What do you normally do when your children wear out their jeans? The Happy Housewife decided to salvage the denim and decorative design fabric on the jeans into a darling purse for her daughter. Her daughter liked it so much, she made a second one a few weeks later. Aren't they both adorable! She describes the process as a "low-sew … [Read more...]
