Thrifty Jean Purse
Purse made from teen blue jeans and belt.
Approximate Time: 1 - 2 hours depending on details
Supplies:
- pair of jeans
- belt
- material for lining
- large button (optional)
- usual sewing supplies (scissors, thread to match, needles)
- optional accessories ( buttons, bows, appliques, etc)
Instructions:
- Cut the top of the pants off at crotch seam, rounding sides or squaring whichever is desired.
- Turn inside out and sew along the bottom, zig zag or serge seam for extra sturdy purse. Turn right side out.
- Place pants top (purse) onto the lining material. Cut around leaving 1/2 " for seam allowance. Sew around allowing 1/2" seam. Turn down top edge 1/2" and sew. Do not turn.
- Take desired belt and cut off buckle and ends with holes. Pin on the sides of the purse.
- Pin lining inside the purse. Hand sew or machine sew being careful at the thick spots (belt loops, front flap, etc.)
- Add a large button to the front and a loop in the back for closure, velcro closed, or use the belt buckle removed from belt.
- Embellish as desired. Some ideas include: gluing on flower cut outs, iron on appliques, sew on buttons, the ideas are endless.
By Beth from Bloomfield, IN
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08/24/2008
These are really cute. Since my DD is not a teen yet, the jeans could be purchased at garage sales, thrift stores, etc. I am thinking of making some for her birthday party to use as goody bags, filled with lip gloss, hair accessories, etc, purchased from the dollar store. Thanks for sharing.
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