One of the things I have really tried to cultivate in our home is reusing items, repurposing something into an item I need or would use.
I am not nearly as good at it as most but I feel I can look outside the box when needed and be somewhat creative.
Clothing is something I am not into, Fashion Diva I am not, and do not plan on being. Since switching to skirts almost 2 yrs ago I have done away with all my jeans. I think I have 1 pair somewhere I kept just incase I needed to work in the yard. Since using a chainsaw or even being around one is not recommended with a skirt.
I turned 2 into long skirts and love them especially in the winter nice and warm. Last week I went thrift storing and at one they have their clothing for $1 so I bought some jeans and a nice lavender top. The jeans were turned into a long skirt, see below.
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I have my hair pulled up in a bun since it was warm that day and my top is one I made. See the V at the bottom I used a pair of jeans that could not be fixed to fill in the V's. My daughter is not like me in the skirt department and the jeans I cut up were hers she ripped the pocket on them and it could not be fixed. Perfect solution.
Now, I have demin left from the jeans and have been wanting a new purse. Fashion is not my thing but I love purses and bags. I would love to find a little basket with a lid to use for a purse that would be so cute. Anyway I sewed the scraps I had together to make big enough pieces to cut out what I needed for the below bag
The contrasting fabric I bought on the reminant shelf at walmart a couple years ago for a $1 or something. It has pockets on one side and pockets inside. I am always digging for my cellphone so I wanted something to put it in and I didn't want pockets all over the outside. I made the handles longer than the pattern said since I wanted a shoulder bag.
So for 2 pairs of jeans, one pair unfixablem, and some reminant fabric I was able to make 2 brand new items that I will use. SimpleYet Basic....
The purse pattern Simplicity 2830 well the base of it is I have changed it to what I wanted and the basic directions for the skirt is here. Or go to your search engine and type in skirt from jeans how to.
You are such an inspiration to me Erika! You look lovely :-D
ReplyDeleteI am a bit envious, there you are wearing flip-flops while here in the cottage, we are wearing long-johns and coats already...brrr!
You have got to show me how you made such a neat bag. I think the handles are wonderful...long and comfortable. And all those pockets.
As you could see, I am excited for your new creations :)
A little something is leaving today ;)
M.