I shrank out of this skirt several years ago, and never grew back into it. YEA ME!!, so since it has been sitting in my closet for several years, I decided to convert it to a tote bag. I put a zipper in at the waist band so that I can zipper it closed. I like that it already has pockets and the belt loops are perfect for clipping my keys where I can find them easily. Now I'm debating on whether or not to leave it as is, or to embroider on it. What do you think?? Opinions on that are appreciated!

Very nice!!*

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by waterlily 29 Jun 2009

Thank You

Suuuuper good bag !!!!!

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by waterlily 29 Jun 2009

Thanks

Nice bur embellish with embroidery *

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by waterlily 29 Jun 2009

Thank You! I DID find a very nice design that I embroidered on to it. I'm very pleased with the final outcome.

Waterlily, it looks lovely!

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by waterlily 28 Jun 2009

Thank You So Much!

Colleen, well done, I would do some embroidery on it, maybe white on white with beads and ribbon!!!!!!!
*4u Hugs Yvonne

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by waterlily 28 Jun 2009

Thanks so much Yvonne!

Good for you! It makes me think of the 60's or 70's era. You could put designs on from one of those eras if you would like. (Flower Power, Smiley Face, Peace Sign) But it would date it. Keeping it plain might make it stylish longer. Hard to say

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by waterlily 28 Jun 2009

Thanks for the input. I think I have decided what to put on it. But...I could change my mind AGAIN. LOL!

I have an off-beat question? Why don't you embroider a water-lily on it? I have seen a free one online somewhere that was very pretty. Trouble is, I just do not remember where I saw it! I have seen it more than once so some of these wonderful ladies will surely remember where it is! I love the Bag and congrats on the weight loss! If I tried to make a bag out of my outgrown jeans, it would probably look like a piece of luggage instead of a bag. heehee Linda

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by waterlily 28 Jun 2009

I had thought of the waterlily. I have several of them in my designs. But I have done the water garden theme on several other things so I think I will switch it up a bit. I'm sure you are exaggerating about your outgrown clothes. LOL! You are quite funny!

nice

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by waterlily 28 Jun 2009

Thank You!

Great idea and I would embroider something fun on it, nifty to be thifty lol

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by waterlily 28 Jun 2009

Thank You! I'm searching for the perfect design to put on it.

jazz it up... great idea for a remake..

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by waterlily 28 Jun 2009

Thanks so much!

I Like it

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by waterlily 28 Jun 2009

Thank You!

Oh! you gotta embroider this!!!!!! It is a fabulous idea, make lots of them and sell them. What an ingenious idea - maybe we could all start looking in our wardrobes!.

You could do all sorts of embroideries. Sporting, floral, religious, applique etc. etc. etc.

Lucky you to be the one that shrank and not the other way around. I tend to have filled out and my skirts somehow don't fit me - thank God for elasticated waistbands!!!!

Love and blessings Chris

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by waterlily 28 Jun 2009

Thank You so much! I HAVE been looking through my old to see if there is anything else I might be able to convert.

I say go for it! Add some designs.

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by waterlily 28 Jun 2009

Thanks! NOw, to find the right design. I have SO many that I can't decide.

great project. *4u

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by waterlily 28 Jun 2009

Thanks so much!

Love the tote as is but a design will make it even better....great job. Like the way you recycled and congrats for losing weight.

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by waterlily 28 Jun 2009

Thank you so much for the compliments AND the input!

Yep the embroidery would add the BLING BLING ;D *2U

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by waterlily 27 Jun 2009

Thanks for the input. I really wanted to embroider on it too.

EMBROIDER! EMBROIDER! EMBROIDER!!!!

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by waterlily 27 Jun 2009

Thanks for the input! Now...to search through thousands of designs to find the perfect one.

Colleen, good for you - then the skirt is too big to wear - but makes a great tote - I would put some embroidery work on it - if it were me - I love it - as is - but think that you would get so many comments on embroidery and that would maybe get you some business - if you care to do that. I love this - did you line it or were you waiting to do the embroidery first? Or not at all? *4U

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by waterlily 27 Jun 2009

Thanks Shirlene! I really wanted to embroider on it, too, but my daughter told me to leave it alone. What the heck does she know....she is only 13! LOL!

by shirlener88 28 Jun 2009

LOL - yes, go for it. *4U

oh definatley do some embroidery on it if it is for you I would go with roses on that white they would look elegant

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by waterlily 27 Jun 2009

That is exactly what I was thinking. A really nice rose design. But then I started thinking of a really pretty floral cross I embroidered on a handkerchief for someone, and now I'm conflicted. The roses would probably be better.

I love the way you described the shrinkage of this skirt LOL I don't feel bad about my shrinking wardrobe LOL The tote looks great good job at recycling those darn old shrinking things.

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by waterlily 27 Jun 2009

Actually,I'm the one that shrank! I kept all my fat clothes because I thought If I got rid of them, I would be needing them again.