I really didn't want to toss them out because they were GAP jeans, and you know what stuff from there costs! I truly got into this project, I even got rid of my little cheap craft sewing machine, as it wouldn't handle jean material, and got a real one! Think I was serious? I batiked the inside lining as well as the outer material. This purse was made from just the leg of the pants. I only wanted a small purse for the first try. I would recommend this to you if you starting on this venture, as it will not require you to purchase anything unless you want to add artistic and fashion aspects to your design. One less carbon footprint, right? This project was 98% made from recycled products! The other two percent were materials that needed to be purchased to finish off the purse. You can't have this one, sorry to say, it's long gone, but you can order the next one!
I then went on to make my second purse, which I now use as a gym bag for my car. (No pictures of this one, sorry. I may update later.) For the lining of this bag, I used a few GAP shirts that I again couldn’t part with, sewed some buttons in so that I would be able to take the lining out if I wanted to change up, and used a belt that a co-worker had given me, for the arm strap. This bag could carry your sink if you wanted!
By my third purse, I had become totally, and completely hooked. I had moved on from my jeans, I only had like two pair, and started on my son’s outgrown jeans. The result, pure awesomeness! At least I thought so. I included bedazzled jewels on the front, a pocket for my lipstick and pen, and made a removable inner bottom so that the purse would have stability. The lining for this one was a pillow case, and the strap was a belt, both of which I had gotten from the .99 store. Let me tell you, the .99 store can be your friend. If you don’t have one in your area, look to your local discount store for findings. This will be your home away from home.
More to come in Part Two of : A Steady Progression To Obsession
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