#151 Challenge: Creative Repurposing: "Turning an Old Denim overall Into a Trendy Tote/Sling Bag"
Hello there Hivers! How are you all today? We have unpredictable weather nowadays. It's hot in the morning and it rains in the afternoon. As of writing, it's beginning to grow dark and rolling thunder is going on so I better stay put and do my DIY for this segment!
From an old overall to trendy Tote bag
You know guys, believe it or not, I have been keeping this old overall for decades and I still kept it in my "treasury box". I have departed more than half of my remnants when we relocated yet this one remains.
It's because the fiber is thick and durable and I like the pockets. The sling will automatically be used as the handle, right?
All you need to do is fold the overall from the center.
Draw a line for the base or bottom part.
Then close it.
You need to make another angle at the end corner for the base.
There it is! But that's not yet finished guys, I still need to make a lining to make it look neat inside and authentic.
The Lining
The lining will prevent the bag from tearing easily and it looks more presentable.
I dug on my scraps again and looked for a thin cloth for the lining because the denim looked heavy already.
The patching. I need to sew it in double to make it durable because it might get easily get torn when you put more stuffs in there since it's a big one.
We girls always carry along our "little beauty secrets" when we go to school, to the office or go malling so I don't forget to make a pocket for these items when I make bags to make the inside look orderly and organised.
The finishing touches.:)
That's now my finished product. From decades of hoarding, it's now out in the open at last!
Thank you dropping by my page. This is my entry for today and I hope you like it and make your own tote bag too. Thank you @JustineParke and family for keeping this awesome community active.
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wow very creative. it was so nice. I like it. thanks for sharing it here. i was thinking of repurposing my old and unused clothes then hehehe
Yes dear, recycling those old clothes would be more useful than storing it being out of fashion. Omitting this and that will be great. Try it! Thanks for dropping by.
Wow galing. Who would have thought that you can create a nice tote bag out of that old overall.
Thanks dear that's what I do especially when the fabric is good. I keep it for future use.
Great job repurposing the old denim into a stylish tote sling bag. The transformation is epic. well done.
Thank you! I hope you will sponsor a DIY challenge about Recycling by DIY. It would be lots of fun and excitement.
WOOOW ! You've got the skills. The bag looks pretty cute. It is one of my desires and interests to sew. I hope to buy a sewing machine for myself. Ours is old and already broken.
Hi there! Yes, you can buy a new sewing machine if it's beyond repair. To have is a necessity especially if you have kids and you don't need to go to the shop for simple repairs. Actually, the old sewing machines are more durable compared to the new products. My sewing machine is still in good condition to date. Hubby brought this Brother sewing when the kids were still in their elementary grade and now they have already a family of their own.
See that. It looked worn out because I changed its color into brown and it's not a steel paint. Lol so it started to peel off. Anyways, it is a tough one. I guess I've already made millions since I got this doing all stuffs just to let both ends meet especially when hubby was on standby while awaiting for his next ship. I've made bags, school uniforms, curtains & drapes, gowns, band uniforms (package deals), etc. From the office, I sit on my sewing machine to receive orders like wallets and bags. Being self sufficient and not only relying on hubby's is a crown on my head.
Recycling is my forte too. Try it!
woww! that's one old bur gold. It's a vintage. There is a lot of history and memories about your sewing machine. It made lots for clothes. What a legend!
I agree with you. Wives must find ways to earn to help the family. Marriage is a team. I am a recycling person as well. I don't like wasting.
We have singer sewing machine before. I used it many times but my father gave it to his friend who owns a tailor shop. I also borrowed from my cousin which she isn't using anymore but i already returned it. I will definitely buy one soon.
There's nothing impossible if you're into it. I liked needlework since I was a kid you know then I was more inclined in sewing when we had sewing in our Home Economics subject in Grades 5 & 6 in elementary. The rest is history.
Ohh, sewing is really your talent. Yeah, Home Economics using manila paper and first cloth we sewed was an apron.
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Wow, the sling bag is beautifully made! We have a lot of jeans that my mom stored from her younger days, I may try to learn sewing soon. :D
Yes dear, that's a good idea! Use the upper part as your shorts then use the lower part as your bag. I used to do that too. Timing uso din ang mini skirt non Kaya ginawa KO sya mini skirt with lots of embroidery stitches. Lol! Sometimes I would make a sack bag for my tennis racket too. Pag may sobra ginagawan KO pot holder
Noted! Kulang nalang ang sewing machine. 😁 Di na nagana yung sa lola ko. Iba talaga nagagawa ng sewing machine wala talaga masasayang sa inyo 😄 lahat recycled 👍🏻
I love bags in denims you made a really good bag very hippie style 😍
Yes dear, it comes handy when you don't need to be so formal with all your stuffs inside. My granddaughter used it this afternoon in going to school with her lappy
ang her small bag. She said it's a bag within a bag. The tote bag is big enough to accommodate her belongings. 😂
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