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Sewing: Upcycled Purse
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Upcycled Purse

Upcycled Purse (front)

Inside zipper pocket
hubby's shirt bye bye!
Upcycled Purse (front)
Inside Sun glasses pocket
Is this your project? Can you share instructions or a pattern with the Craftsy community?

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Casual, Outdoorsy, Mod, Hipster, Cute


Materials

unloved stained Timberland shirt, denim and sewing notions. one magnetic snap

What was your inspiration?

My husband gave me his shirt to throw out! WHAT? THROW OUT? A GOOD SHIRT! NO WAY! :)

What are you most proud of?

That it turned out pretty nice! That was my first inside zipper, the stitching is wonky but I DID IT! :)

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

I had trouble sewing around the magnetic snaps... I didn't leave enough room to sew the top shut! WAH! Trial and error!!! Try to salvage as much as you can! Upcycling is the new BLACK! :) Have fun!

 

5 comments

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Tanya W. on craftsy.com
Jul 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome job! I love that you up-cycled, very cool!
Lucybaby2012 on craftsy.com
Jul 26, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks and I just learned a NEW word....uppcycled!!
crochet4fun on craftsy.com
Jul 26, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! I love upcycling! :)
Lucybaby2012 on craftsy.com
Jul 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love this! Have you seen my wine bottle gift bags made from the man's shirt sleeves? Well, I took the rest of the shirt and made it into a dress for a girl size 6!!
crochet4fun on craftsy.com
Jul 26, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! I have to go check! That is awesome! Isn't upcycling the best? It feels so good to refashion an unloved piece of clothing and turn it into something that everyone loves!