What do they use for the lining and how do you measure to get it to fit.
2006-09-06 03:39:45 · 4 answers · asked by shortansassy 4 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
The ones I've seen are pretty easy to make. You can use any fabric you want for the lining, but cotton is best and make sure you wash it first.
1-Cut the legs off and sew them up from the inside. The seam should be along the same line as the crotch.
2- Flatten and measure the distance across at the top. (should be 1/2 the waist measurement) Measure the distance from the top of the waistband to the seam you made in step 1 Add 1/2 inch. Cut 2 squares of lining fabric using these measurements. Sew the sides of the squares together (right sides together) at the sides and bottom.
3-Make a strap from the length of the leg of the jeans. Decide how wide you want the strap and double that width. Cut a strip that wide from the jeans. Fold the edges to the wrong side and press, fold the strip in half, sew the open edges together, press, and sew down the folded edge the same distance as the seam on the other side.
4- 2 ways to do this- If you want a flat bottom, line the side and bottom seams up and sew across the seams on the wrong side1-2 inches in to form a triangle on both sides. This will make the bottom a rectangle. If you want to, you can skip this, but I recomend doing it. Repeat with the lining fabric.
5- Pin the strap to the outside on both sides to decide how long you want the strap to be. Cut the strap 2 inches longer than you want it. If you want an adjustable strap, you will need a slide and you'll have to figure that out on your own as I don't have space here.
6- this is the tricky bit. With the denim wrong side out, pin the ends of the strap at the desired length to the wrong side of the bag. The ends will be on the outside. Put the rest of the strap on the inside (right side) of the bag. With the lining right side out, put the denim inside the lining. Pin the edges to the top edge of the denim lining up the seams on the sides at the edge of the denim but folding 1/2 inch in from the edge on the lining. Sew as close to the edge of the denim as possible. Ensure that the ends of the strap are under the lining.
7- Flip the whole lot so the denim is right side out. Push the lining into place. Press. If desired, tack the lining to the corners inside the bag. You're done!
2006-09-06 16:17:39 · answer #1 · answered by Beth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try HGTV.com/Carol Duvall
Lots of purse printable instructions with pictures for recycled jeans.
2006-09-07 11:29:02 · answer #2 · answered by Sewnmemaw60 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i am sorry i don't wish i could. My suggestion is to go to a flea market and purchase one, most purse venders have them and look to see how it is done really does not look to difficult. They are the cutest darn things.
2006-09-06 10:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by vivib 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can purchase a pattern at the fabric store.
2006-09-06 23:57:09 · answer #4 · answered by C R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋