Simple And Easy Jean Bag Instructions
Things are getting more expesive and your wallet is being squeezed. save pounds by using your craft skills by making things from items you might have lying about the house. Making this bag is practically effortless, can make a brilliant present and you probably own all that you need already.
This bag is fashionable and a friend or relative would be happy to recieve it as a gift, so lets get started.
All that is needed to create the bagUnwanted jeans. you can get an old pair of from a thrift shop but most people have an old pair they can’t quite bring themselve to throw away.Some cotten. Use a colour to compliment your jeans, this needs to be strong.
- A neck scarf. You might need two of these if you are using large jeans for a big bag.
- A machine for sewing. any brand will do. Visit Craft Uk for more details on sewing machines.
Stage 1.
Take the legs off with scissors removing the crotch without damaging the zip then steam iron them and lay them turn into a bag.
2turn the jeans inside out sew straight accross the bottom. Repeat until the bag is strong.Then return the bag the right way round, making a denim pouch ready to be turned into a bag.
3Cut two 20 x 4 inch strips out the trouser legs that you cut off previously and set them on a workstation with the rough side facing the other. Fold in the long side and iron them smooth then stitch on the long side. It’s important that you chose an attractive thread as it will be visible. repeat on the other long sideStage 4
Fix the strap to either side of the bag ensuring the strap is fixed tight with at least a double stitch.
Step 5Add the neck scarf through the belt loops and tie in an attractive bow.
Your bag is now complete. Craft UK details all things craft in the uk so visit Craft UK for more craft inspirations.