Some of the jeans bags I have been making

Reply Subscribe

Page 8 of 10

« First

Thread Tools

10-31-2012, 08:33 PM

#71

icon17

Super Member

Join Date: May 2010

Location: Washington,State

Posts: 1,602

Jean Purse's

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanuatu Jill

Wish you luck, too! I don't have any advice, as this is my first, too!! I have nearly 60 purses finished, along with 50 tissue covers and a few other bits and pieces, and most of my purses are all priced at $35.00 for the jeans bags, and $45.00 for most of the others. I'm a bit nervous, as I have a lot invested in these and really need to sell them to justify the expense, plus, what will I do with all of them of they do not sell???

Hi, If you Don't Sell them All at the Craft fair Try to Sell them on 'Itsy' bet you could do well there.

11-01-2012, 02:13 PM

#72

miniqlt

Member

Join Date: Jan 2011

Posts: 6

I love these bags! They are awesome looking. I would love to make some for Christmas presents. What pattern did you use?

11-01-2012, 02:32 PM

#73

gigi4419

Super Member

Join Date: Jun 2011

Location: Texas

Posts: 3,017

Cute idea! Do you make little girls size purse also?

11-01-2012, 02:40 PM

#74

Vanuatu Jill

Super Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Ramona, California

Posts: 2,999

Quote:

Originally Posted by miniqlt

I love these bags! They are awesome looking. I would love to make some for Christmas presents. What pattern did you use?

Actually, after seeing a video on the Internet and a free pattern I printed off a while ago, each one is custom made due to the fact each pair of jeans are a bit different. I made straps from one leg, and just cut lining, fuse it with fusible fleece, add pockets, and sew the lining together. Add matching fabric to the straps insert the lining and sew up Rund the top. Make a tie and that's about it. It is a bit tricky, but once you get the hang of it, measuring correctly, etc, they go together nicely. You don't really need a pattern.

11-01-2012, 02:42 PM

#75

Vanuatu Jill

Super Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Ramona, California

Posts: 2,999

Quote:

Originally Posted by gigi4419

Cute idea! Do you make little girls size purse also?

Yes, I buy children's size jeans, usually with embroidery on legs and pockets when I can, and then pick a youthful print for lining, tie, and strap lining. I have made a few children's bags with jeans so far.

11-01-2012, 02:50 PM

#76

wildyard

Super Member

Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Upstate NY, north of Syracuse Area

Posts: 6,003

Jill, those are wonderful!!! Are they open at the top or do they close in some way? Do they have pockets, etc inside? Just curious. You have done a great job on them!!! Good luck at your sale. Hugs and smiles!

11-01-2012, 02:55 PM

#77

Vanuatu Jill

Super Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Ramona, California

Posts: 2,999

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildyard

Thanks, Linda! they are opened at the top. Haven't figured out how to add magnetic snap yet and really don't like Velcro. They have pockets inside, key clip, and matching tissue packet cover.