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by spendlove 09 Aug 2015 ( edited Aug 10'15 15:04 )
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I've acquired some more jeans to recycle, they are supposed to be for a rag rug, but I couldn't resist doing something more interesting! The bag is my own design, made in the 230mm x 300mm hoop, but I have added the decorative design from the Urban Threads Folk Art set.

The lining was a chambray shirt. Isn't it a pity we can't recycle thread?
The fastener is magnetic.

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Comments (23)
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by robinbird 09 Aug 2015
+11
This purse you've made looks lovely &really enjoy both the upcycling as well as the bird design on it. Wondered where this design might be found. Thanks for sharing your work. :~D
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by robinbird 09 Aug 2015
Okay just noticed the design info. :~D
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by rosemaymay 09 Aug 2015
+12
Just gorgeous!!!
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by pennyhal2 09 Aug 2015
+12
I like the shape of this bag and the way the bottom of the flap curves a little. Nicely done!
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by dragonflyer 09 Aug 2015
+11
Nice job!
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by noah 09 Aug 2015
+10
Love it great sew out hugs
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by decojo 09 Aug 2015
+10
Great bag!
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by carolpountney 09 Aug 2015
+10
Great bag love the shape and the birds
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by sonjapotgieter 09 Aug 2015
+10
Such a Gorgeous bag...Well done!!!
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by graceandham 09 Aug 2015
+9
Very nice, Sue. I'm an upcycler,too, from way back!
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by lbrow 09 Aug 2015
+7
Extremely nice job Sue /Lillian
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by pldc 09 Aug 2015
+7
good job, this is really pretty Sue! ~hugs~
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by pennifold 09 Aug 2015
+7
It looks fabulous Sue, well done. Love Chris
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by Leaha 09 Aug 2015
+6
Like you up cycling style, the design sets it off.
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by highlandermom 10 Aug 2015
+5
Love your up cycle really sharp looking with the design you chose.
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by shirley124 10 Aug 2015
+3
I love your recycled bag. Hugs
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by loriziegler 10 Aug 2015
+3
Really cute bags!! I throw my balled up old thread outside and it doesn't take long to see it in a lot of my birdies homes .
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by spendlove 10 Aug 2015
I must try that!
by seamssewcreative 10 Aug 2015
My grand-daughter just told me that when she brushed the winter hair out of her dog she left it in a corner on her lawn. Later she saw bird nests in the bushes that were cozily lined with that hair! This is not sewing related but went with the bird nest theme. I, too, leave very small pieces of fabric and thread in one corner of my yard each spring. It seems to disappear!! :-)
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by bemara 10 Aug 2015
+3
it looks very good,well done! :-))
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by mariagiannina 10 Aug 2015
+3
Pretty bag Sue!!
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by lidiad 10 Aug 2015
+3
Love that bag and the bird design!
Hugs, Lidia
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by judyoake 10 Aug 2015
+3
looks so well done!! Very practical - can be worn with jeans or for dress up !!Beautiful!
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by airyfairy 10 Aug 2015
+4
Fantastic Sue and so inventive
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by sewdeb 10 Aug 2015
+2
This is gorgeous, as are all you up-cycle projects!
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by mops 10 Aug 2015
+1
Looks lovely. Outstanding recycling.
Luckily we can recycle knitting yarn - not that I need it with my stash, but when shove comes to push there are those outdated jumpers :)