Do you have a pair of jeans that you want to repurpose? This pocket book or handbag is the perfect eco-friendly project. I love using this handbag and get compliments all the time!
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WHAT BETTER WAY TO RECYCLE YOUR OLD JEANS THAN INTO A ADORABLE HANDBAG! HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE IT:
- old pair of jeans
- fabric for lining and strap
Denim Handbag – Step 1
First cut out a back pocket on an old pair of jeans. Leave about 1 to 2 inches of fabric all around the pocket, on all four sides like shown in the photo.
Denim Handbag – Step 2
Then cut a piece of fabric the same size as the jean pocket you just cut.
Denim Handbag – Step 3
Place the jean pocket and the fabric PRETTY SIDES TOGETHER. Pin around the pocket and fabric on the 2 sides and the bottom of the pocket as shown in the photo. Straight stitch about 1/2″ around the pocket leaving the top open. Make sure you don’t sew the top, that’s where your stuff goes in your new pocketbook.
Denim Handbag – Step 4
Trim your seams around the 2 sides and bottom of pocket. CHANGE your machine to zigzag stitch. Zigzag the edges of the seams together to help stop unraveling. Look closely at the edges of the pocket seam and you will see a turquoise blue zigzag stitch.
Denim Handbag – Step 5
CHANGE YOUR MACHINE back to straight stitch. Fold under the TOP rim of your new pocketbook 1/2″ as shown in the photo. Make sure you don’t sew the opening closed. Straight stitch around the top using the pressure foot as your guide. Turn your pocket book to pretty sides out.
Denim Handbag – Step 6
Cut a handle the desired length and width that you want. If you like the length used in the photo at the top of the page, the measurements were 30″ long and 5 1/2″ wide. Fold handle in half length wise PRETTY SIDES TOGETHER and pin. Straight stitch seam using the pressure foot as your guide.
Denim Handbag – Step 7
Turn your handle to the pretty side out. Press handle. Tie knots at both ends of your handle.
Denim Handbag – Step 8
Finally pin and sew one of the ends of the handle to the outside (pretty side) of your pocketbook as seen in the photo. Do the same to the other side. This step can be done by hand if you are having difficulty sewing through many layers of fabric.
Your awesome denim pocketbook is done!!! We’d love to see a photo of your recycled project!
PIN IT FOR LATER
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