Crocheted Denim Purse

This is a denim purse with jute handles and a button closure. I crocheted a rectangle for a sample, since I wasn't sure the heavy weight denim would work for this project. Instead of starting over, I chose to make a purse with it.

Approximate Time: One afternoon

Supplies:

• sewing scissors
• denim blue jeans
• jute
• sewing needle
• yarn needle
• large button
• sewing machine
• large crochet hook
• elastic ponytail holder

Instructions:

Cut denim into 1 1/2 inch strips. I just used scraps I had from other projects, so the colors don't match exactly.

1. Sew ends together to have one continuous piece to work with. I did this by machine, but you can also do it by hand.
2. Crochet a rectangle twice the size you want your purse to be tall. My purse ended up being 14 inches wide by 9 inches high.
3. Sew the sides together.
4. Crochet jute as wide as you would like your handles to be. I crocheted the jute about 1 1/2 inches wide until I liked the width for the purse.
5. Sew the side seams with the sewing needle and fishing line. Attach the jute handles through a "hole" in the crocheted piece and tie a slip knot. Repeat until the handles are attached in a placement that satisfies you.
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6. For closure, attach a large button and an elastic loop for closure.

By Monica from Cortez, CO