Earlier this week, I went into Goodwill looking for a scarf to use in my next project. I hit the jackpot! Not only did I find a scarf...but a skirt to match! Today I started cutting...and this is what I came up with! I have made other purses with this "kangaroo" pouch pocket front...and simply LOVE them! I used a placemat that I had, under the front pouch pocket. The straps form the "belt-loops" to hold the tie in place. I was pretty happy with the results...and would possibly make this style again. Do you suppose the lady who donated the skirt - will recognize it when I walk down the street with it over my shoulder? I put a smilebox together to show some close-up shots...click the link & enjoy!
7310Such an adorable purse you've done& how fun to search out something from Goodwill.I have a pair of pants that this would match.Could you please tell the author of the purse book? Thanks for sharing your project& God's blessings.:~D
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by kkcogle
04 Feb 2011
I think it was bevintex that said something about a book she had...maybe she will see this and post the author. I don't use patterns for my purses...make them up as I go...:)
6951Asolutely love this bag, design, colours and love that it is recycled.Here in Spain we can't get many nice fabrics or they are very expensive.I recycle as much as I can, it is great fun and means I can save the pennies for something really good like silk.LOL.Would be proud to strut my stuff with that on my shoulder.Well Done !!!
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2694recycling cute & pratical my fav...........orite things! *4U Hugs Loralye
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299559recycling cute & pratical my fav...........orite things! *4U Hugs Loralye
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743281743281adorable - done the same thing with my old jeans - love u
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326That is great - we need to recycle a little more.
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62461Very creative to see a purse in that skirt. It's amazing how much you get done - right down to the professional presentation - impressive!!
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13907Ingenious! I love recycling things like that. I can see why that skirt was "speaking to you"... Love the fabric print and the way you used the everything. Thank you for showing us this.
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36693From skirt to purse....amazing. Very nice work :)
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818121593it´s a very good idea & a fantastic work *********
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38135very resourceful....and I love "Goodwill" also for lots of things....especially silk men's ties....I use those to make cute silk tie purses....with embroidery, but some don't get it as the tie is so interesting.....great recycling project....thanks for sharing....
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by kkcogle
31 Jan 2011
I would sure like to see one of those purses you make...I've seen some made from neckties...but I'd like to see yours!
15874If that lady see this gorgeous purse, she will say "I used to have the perfect skirt to go with that purse" and you will just smile and say "you did?". Beautiful work. I bought some shirts at Goodwill to make into adult bibs. My father has Alzhemiers and sometimes eating is messy. I don't want them to "look" like a bib. My niece-in-law helped me design a fake shirt pattern but I haven't done it yet. Been busy with the new grandson coming and making paper dolls for the granddaughters. Becky
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by kkcogle
31 Jan 2011
you will have to post pictures of your bibs when you finish them..I bet they will be cute...or should I say "handsome"!
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Kim this turned out great. Well done *4u Hugs Yvonne
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132773Great work! What do you use as interlining to keep the shape so nicely?
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by kkcogle
31 Jan 2011
I actually use some of my med weight stabilizer and a thin batting. It depends on the style purse, as to what or how much of each I use. I like them on the thicker side.
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8767Ladies! Just dawned on me, watch what you are buying in the thrift store these days. I don't mean to be negative, but you may be coming home with more than you bargained for, like bed bugs.
BE CAREFUL!
Sukiray
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8654The purse is wonderful! The way I love purses I really should learn to make some for myself! You do a great job on yours! I have a beautiful red dress from Goodwill I bought several years ago that would never fit me but I loved the fabric and still have not made it into a purse!
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by bevintex
30 Jan 2011
I have the perfect book of patterns for this. The perfect handmade bag is the title and it's 35 totes, purses and more from recycled items. Gotta look through and see what i can find.
by leenova54
31 Jan 2011
Not going to happen this week, lol. Our son is staying here most of the week and then 2-3 nights a week till he finds a job in the area he moved to this weekend, it's 60 miles away. He's on my computer the entire time he is here and that is where my machine is too. Need to find a good design for the purse too, love the one someone else made but I forget who, done in black and white....gotta search projects.
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70767ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! You are very talented. It is a one of a kind work of art. The woman that donated the skirt will be very jealous.
Sukiray
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4685These are allstunning you should be very proud of yourself!!!carolyn
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360641321Wow, wouldn't that be a great challenge, pick up a trift store item and reinvent it into something totally different. You have inspired me to check out the Goodwill store in town that just opened. Thanks
Bev
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by bevintex
30 Jan 2011
http://shopgoodwill.com/ if you don't have one in your town. The money goes to a good cause
by kkcogle
30 Jan 2011
yes, that would be a fun challenge! the best part, I would have my project already done! I am glad to inspire you...check out your new store and go home and whip something up...then show us, ok??
by bevintex
30 Jan 2011
OK! Will get right on it. Deborah-leenova we have been challenged, you make yours and then I'll show off mine.
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bev
67271click & enjoy!
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