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.
Advertisement
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.
Sew ends together to have one continuous piece to work with. I did this by machine, but you can also do it by hand.
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.
Sew the sides together.
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.
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.
Advertisement
For closure, attach a large button and an elastic loop for closure.
Excellent job, and a great way to use up all the old jean's legs I've saved. I've made dozens of "bags" by just opening the seams, and sewing both legs together to form a "bag". We use them for lots of things, sport's equipment, extra linens hung on a hook in the closet. I made a "Tunnel" at the top and crochet heavy yarn to make a drawstring, and they'll go anywhere, hang anywhere, so old blue jeans are never really done. They just keep on going, kinda like the Energizer Bunny.