Recycled Purse; Make a purse from a jacket!
(Repost): The other day I cleaned out my closet.
I found a brown velvet jacket that I never wear,
but I still loved the embroidery on it,
so I made a purse out of it and had to share
the pictures of the process and final product.
I love it so much! ( I used an old belt for the strap)
I found a brown velvet jacket that I never wear,
but I still loved the embroidery on it,
so I made a purse out of it and had to share
the pictures of the process and final product.
I love it so much! ( I used an old belt for the strap)
The Jacket
Cutting it apart, very carefully!
The pattern I made, I drew the pattern on it so I would know the proper size.
I had to get creative with what I had to use. The top of the purse is the edging of the sleeves.
The detail on the back used to be the pleats on the jacket so I outlined the seams with more seams.
I had to get creative with what I had to use. The top of the purse is the edging of the sleeves.
The detail on the back used to be the pleats on the jacket so I outlined the seams with more seams.
Back of the purse
Front of purse!
What do you think?
>Holy Cow. You are a genius. My jaw chipped off a corner of the desk I am sitting at when I saw how creative you are. I love, love, love it.
>Yeah, you can do ANYTHING!
>Oh wow! I love,love, love your idea! I have been wanting to make stocking for my family 2 years and haven't thought of an idea!I just keep using the store bought ones. I am definitely making the sweater stockings! I also want to try my hand at making the purse from the jacket-so adorable.Keep up the good work- I just discovered your blog today! Im glad I did.
>oh. my. awesome.
>Love it! You are so creative!
Tania
>That is so stinkin cute Cassidy! Very impressive!
>Ahh – that is too cute! I wish I could sew….
>I have been wanting to try this. I bought a purse made from an old leather jacket. I have a few but am a little scared cutting right into it. Yours looks fabulous.
>WOW! You are amazing! When are you coming to my place to teach me all your skills? hehe. Hugs from Conroe, TX!
>So cool. Am really impressed Cassity – you are not only the most inspired remodeler, but also a talented handbag designer and seamstress. Really nice result!
>I love this! I never would've guessed it was a jacket before if I didn't see it.
>Wow. Your eye is amazing, you can look at something and see a whole new something!
Thanks for linking up at "Anti-Procrastination Tuesdays!"
>nice job!
>this is such a neat bag. what a clever idea.
>Wow, so beautiful!
>You did a great job. I love to reconstruct thing to. I don't know if I could pull anything off like this though.
>The embroidery was definitely worth saving. Great Job, super cute.
>Amazing! I love it! Be blessed. Cindy
>Okay, now that is fabulous! (Wondering if I have anything to cut up)
>Wow, you've done it again. You are a wizard. I don't want to think about how much that bag would cost in someplace like London. Handmade and all. Hope you'll drop by and see our fantasy bath. — Jane F.