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Some of the jeans bags I have been making

Old 10-30-2012, 01:29 PM
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You are so clever and industrious. Hope your sale goes great.
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Old 10-30-2012, 03:11 PM
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Such cute bags.
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Old 10-30-2012, 08:29 PM
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Beautiful purses! Good luck with the sale.
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Old 10-31-2012, 06:40 AM
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So where was is the pattern available at...
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Old 10-31-2012, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by shirsh View Post
So where was is the pattern available at...
There are some available on the Internet for free, which I printed out ages ago and never got around to trying them. But, each pair of jeans is different, so a little creativity is needed. I make them two ways, cutting off the legs just below the roach, then stitching across to form the bottom. However, this makes for a shallower bag if you use smaller size jeans or hip huggers. I usually cut the legs off at least 6 inches or so below the crotch and cut out the thick crotch seam, then pin the front together in the center and stitch, making sure it is flat as possible, then flip it over and do the same for th back. Now, I have a skirt, so I just stitch across the bottom front and back to close. I saw this in a demo video on the Internet. Then, start on the lining. I use the legs for the straps and line them with the matching fabric from the tie and lining. As you make a few, you learn little tricks to customize them. Part of the charm is picking the right pair of jeans!
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Old 10-31-2012, 08:07 AM
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Nice job. They are adorable.
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Old 10-31-2012, 08:11 AM
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Wow, your goodwill is a lot higher than ours! Those are cute!!
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Old 10-31-2012, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by sewnsewer2 View Post
Wow, your goodwill is a lot higher than ours! Those are cute!!
Yes, it is more like a boutique. In fact, the front part of the store looks like a clothing boutique, and has the more expensive stuff. I just hope it stays nice. It only opened a few weeks ago, so I imagine that is when thy got the best stuff. I have been in twice now, and last time, walked out with 8 pairs of jeans and a jeans skirt (all for making bags). I love picking through them to find the jeans with the best bling and decoration, and usually try to pair it with a fabric I have for the ties an lining. I think I am hooked on these bags!
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Very pretty. You have been very busy. Great job.
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Old 10-31-2012, 08:26 PM
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They are adorable!!teenagers will love them
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