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Old April 4th 06, 07:39 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Does anyone know of where I can get the instructions for making a pair of
jeans into a purse?

I have some jeans I probably will NEVER get into again and I would like to
so something with them.


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Old April 5th 06, 02:56 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Lise Bergene has a book called a passion for patchwork and it has some
ides: Pot holders, demin bags, spectacle case, mobile phone case,
sewing kit, makeup case and sponge bags. They look nice and i have the
book. your library might have it. It would probably be against
copyright to sned you copies...

CHeers,
Fey

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Old April 5th 06, 02:57 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Lise Bergene has a book called a passion for patchwork and it has some
ides: Pot holders, demin bags, spectacle case, mobile phone case,
sewing kit, makeup case and sponge bags. They look nice and i have the
book. your library might have it. It would probably be against
copyright to send you copies...

Cheers,
Fey

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Old April 6th 06, 11:21 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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Cut of too long parts , close under side , use cut off parts to make
Straps ,, adorn with waht ever and however you like it ,, mirjam


Does anyone know of where I can get the instructions for making a pair of
jeans into a purse?

I have some jeans I probably will NEVER get into again and I would like to
so something with them.


--
Naomah Black
WIP - Chatelaine # 22 "Water Garden"
Lavender Wings "Witches' Dance"
Roy Black's "Conversing With Fairies"



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Old April 6th 06, 11:01 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
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I remember making these back in high school and helped my daughter make
one last year.

Basically - you cut off the legs and then turn the jeans inside out and
sew across the entire width. When you turn it right side out again you
will have a pouch with the pockets, the zipper and the waist with belt
loops. I sometimes use the fabric from the legs to make basic straps
and attach to the waistband at the sides (usually inside and then cover
with a lining - I make a simple fabric lining and hand stitch it to the
inside. I also attach some sort of loop so that I can close the purse
by looping around the button on the waistband. Sewing of basic purse
takes less than an hour. Hardest part is having a sturdy enough needle
to sew through denim - they have them for sewing machines and it's
worth it to use them so your regular needles don't keep breaking.

Best part is decorating - crazy quilt, fabric paint, beads, applique,
embroidery...whatever you like...I find this part takes longer than
making the purse to begin with!

Have fun!
MelissaD

Naomah wrote:
Does anyone know of where I can get the instructions for making a pair of
jeans into a purse?

I have some jeans I probably will NEVER get into again and I would like to
so something with them.


--
Naomah Black
WIP - Chatelaine # 22 "Water Garden"
Lavender Wings "Witches' Dance"
Roy Black's "Conversing With Fairies"


 




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