Recycled Jeans Purse
This one-of-a-kind handbag uses salvaged items including neckties, jeans, and silk flowers.
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Louise Jay from Mesa, Arizona, believes in recycling, reusing and salvaging old items. Here she shows us how to transform an old pair of jeans into a unique handbag.
Materials and Tools:
denim jeans
two men's neck ties
tassel
silk flowers
sequins
lining fabric
hook and loop closure
extra-strong adhesive
Steps:
1. Cut jeans to desired shape. Sew jeans into a pouch with machine.
2. Sew ties to jeans front to create a handle. Make sure ties drape nicely over shoulder. Sew ties to jeans back. Hand stitch ties together at drape area.
3. Cut lining fabric. Sew lining pieces together with machine. Sew in hook and loop closure.
4. Stitch lining to denim bag by hand, inserting piece of lace between layers.
5. Hand-stitch tassel to bottom of tie.
6. Use extra-strong adhesive to glue silk flowers and sequin band onto jeans. Secure them with clothespins until dry for extra holding power.
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