How to Make a Denim Purse From Jeans

We all have a pair. Those beloved old jeans that don't fit or have more holes than fabric. They sit in the drawer because we can't bear to part with them. Well, now you don't have to. Turn your beloved pair of jeans into a purse that you will use everyday.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Old jeans
• Decoration - rhinestones, beads, belt
• Sewing machine or needle and thread
• Scissors

New Life to an Old Pair of Jeans

1. 
    
   Quilting needles

   Cut an old pair of jeans just below the crotch. Turn the pants inside out and sew the legs closed to form a pouch. A sewing machine with a heavy or denim needle would be your easiest way. You could also do this by hand with a needle and thread. Use a heavy standard sharp or a quilting needle. Denim is a heavyweight fabric and needs a strong needle to go through it.

2. Cut material from one of the leftover legs to make your strap. You can leave your edges raw and they will fray over time or you can hem them. The length of your strap is up to you but make the width about an inch when finished. Remember to add extra length to attach it to the purse. Hemming the strap is simple. Turn your strap inside out and sew the cut sides together. Turn the strap right side out again.

3. Attach your strap to the inside of your purse. This will require you to sew it by hand. You will attach your straps to the inside of your purse. Locate the belt loops on each side. You will be attaching your strap in this area. Start with one end and line it up where you want it. The exact stitch you use is not really important but make sure your strap is secure. Attach the other end in the same manner.

4. Decorate your purse with whatever you want. Switch out belts depending on your mood or outfit.

Tips & Warnings

• Do some pretty patch work if you have holes that stuff will fall out of. Attach Velcro to the inside if you want your purse to close.