zoom rollover image to zoom
Sewing: VW Upcycled Bag
5 kudoz

VW Upcycled Bag

front

front
back

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Bag-Making Basics: Reversible Tote & Zipper Pouch »

Instructions

I learned to make bags watching the tote bag class and adapted the pattern and instructions. I used fusible interfacing on the lining and in the straps. I love this unique and fun bag!

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Retro / Vintage, Whimsical, Funky, Hipster


Materials

I used a new VW t-shirt I found at the thrift shop and for the straps, I used some strips from a pull over my husband gave me.

Is this your project? Tell us more!  

7 comments

Add your comment:

kninecanine on craftsy.com
Apr 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Great bag! Could you show us the lining of this tote? We'd be interested in seeing how the lining of this bag looks. Also, did you include the 4in patch pocket on the lining, or did you leave it out?
Sue sew crafty on craftsy.com
Apr 26, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I already gifted it, bit the lining was just t-shirt fabric. I don't recall if input a pocket in or OT.
Sue sew crafty on craftsy.com
Apr 26, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I already gifted it, bit the lining was just t-shirt fabric. I don't recall if input a pocket in or OT.
Yaghta on craftsy.com
Feb 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Neat fabric !
deckerston on craftsy.com
Jan 30, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
awesome. I'd do backflips if i ever find such cool tshirts at a thrift store. Love that bag
Carole BB on craftsy.com
Jan 30, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Clever and unique! Kudos for the upscaling!
Sue sew crafty on craftsy.com
Feb 01, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks for the kind words.