No Sew Lined Denim Bag

I recently made a denim bowl out of hubby's jeans and had lots of fabric scraps left over. The left over denim fabric was perfect to make a small shoulder bag for our Craft Room De-Stash Challenge. Who doesn't love using up scraps to make a project!

And I had everything else I used to make it in my stash, too!

And it's not just any denim bag, either! But a no-sew lined denim bag with an outside pocket!

Materials:

Denim Scraps

Scissors/Ruler/Clips/Pliers

Fat Quarter Fabric 18"x 22"

Fabri-Tac Glue

Metal or D-rings

Magnetic Snap
Lanyard clips

Instructions:

Measure and cut out an area around one of the jeans back pockets large enough for a small bag. (9" x 9 1/2")

Then line up that piece with part of the pant's leg to cut out for the back.

Next, place both pieces separately on the fat quarter material, edge to edge. 

Run a generous amount of Fabri-Tac fabric glue along the tops of both pieces and seal together.

While the glue is drying, cut off two denim belt loops, smoothing them out .  .  .

then pushing the fabric loop through metal rings, folding over and gluing ends together, in place.

Spread the fabric and denim out, right sides up and glue loops down along edges at top denim side and clip in place until glue dries.

Then place right sides together, and run a generous amount of fabric glue 1/4" around the edges, leaving an opening to turn the fabric inside out. Be sure to smooth-out all of the glued edges and let dry.

Turn the piece inside out once the glue is no longer tacky and is completely dry. Then close the opening used for turning with additional glue and let dry.

Straighten seams and corners of the bag and check for any areas that might need additional glue.

Attach a magnetic snap for closing by inserting prongs into lining fabric and then closing prongs with pliers

I had a couple of old neck lanyards that I removed the end clip-ons and attached them to a cut off pants seam for the shoulder strap for a cool look!

Just perfect to carry an iphone, keys and wallet!

"What crafty creations could you make today from YOUR craft stash?

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Quick and Easy Hand Sewn Upcycled Denim Storage Basket & Flowers

While getting a bag of old clothes together to donate,  I had an aha moment when I came across a pair of denim jeans and remembered a couple of projects I could make out of them.  I've been stuck in the house during this extremely cold, snowy and icy weather we're having looking for creative things to do.  It's always fun to recycle/upcycle things we have around the house instead of giving them away, don't you think!

First off is the quick and easy hand sewn denim storage baskets made with just three seams.

All you have to do is cut off about twelve inches of the bottom portion legs.

 Turn inside out.

 Then hand stitch a seam about half inch from cut off edge with needle and thread.

Once done, pull open leg and match center seams together, flatten, creating a triangular shape and hand stitch across about two inches from pointed end. Stitch opposite side, making sure the triangles are even.

There you have it .  .  . just three seams!

Turn right side out  .  .  .

and fold down outside hem.   Ta Da!

Add embellishments, if you want!

Here's how to make denim flowers: 

First, we need to make the denim stiff and fray free by brushing scraps with mod podge and allow to dry.

Next, cut out two circles and at least 32 free-hand petals to make two flowers.

Hot glue six petals onto denim circle.

Hot glue additional six petals on top between first layer and continue adding another layer of four petals.  Using a thin pen or stick, roll petals under while pushing up.  Cut a 1/4 inch wide strip about two inches long and roll up, gluing the ends.  Hot glue to center of flower.  Use your fingers to fluff up the petals.

Glue finished flower onto cuff of basket.

Now, enjoy using your denim storage baskets!

 

Take a little time to enjoy

and

Happy Crafting!