How to Make a Denim Jean Purse
It's easy to create a trendy denim purse personalized with your own stylistic panache. Do you have an old pair of jeans awaiting denim heaven? Don't toss them out. Instead, grab a few simple sewing tools and get ready to revitalize and reinvigorate those jeans. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Old pair of jeans (or 1 yard of Denim fabric) Scissors Cotton thread Sewing machine (or needles) Washable/Clear fabric glue Beads Handle
Instructions
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If using denim jeans, begin by cutting in a curved line while making sure to stay below the pockets. Be sure to remove the base stitch just inside the crotch area. If using purchased fabric, this step is already complete.
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Turn the jean silhouette inside out. The method used for holding the fabric together for stitching is a matter of personal preference. Either glue the seams together with a generous amount of washable, clear fabric glue, or use safety pins.
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Make a double-stitch seam across the curved line, staying close to the edge of the cutout. You can either use a back stitch or a sewing machine. Purchased fabric must be stitched vertically on both the left and right sides.
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Flip the jean fabric so that the stitched sides are now inside. You may purchase wooden handles designed for do-it-yourself style purses from the local fabric store, or you can make a fabric handle with a few simple stitches inside the purse on the sides just below the top edge.
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Adding jewels and beads to your purse creates even more stylistic options. There are numerous websites offering material for jean purses. A list of useful websites have been included at the end of these instructions. Now go out and enjoy!
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