I recently had to throw away one of my favorite bags because it was too damaged (or should I say well used and loved).
But as nothing goes to waste here in my art/craft world, I completely took it apart, saving the zippers and other good bits. Then I crocheted a fun and colorful cotton bag, about the same size as the old one, and used the old zipper for closure, as well as the inside pocket (the zippered one) that I sewed into the lining.
And because it’s a summer bag, why not adding some flowers to it? 🙂
I also needed another inside pocket because I am a pocket person. 🙂 And because I didn’t have any more of that blue fabric or recycled pockets, I crocheted it.
Now I have a wonderful, colorful, fun and unique bag! I’m happy! 🙂
You absolutely amaze me with each and every item you make. Mnogo je vesela tasna. Somehow, “happy purse” does not translate well in English.
Ljubac,
Julka
Hvala Julka! 🙂 Kisses for you and the dogs!
How fun and summery this new bag is. Very bright and colorful. I love it.
Thank you Deb! 🙂
hello! what a lovely post!
i also have a diy post that involves sewing today: http://helloscarlettblog.com/2013/07/05/favorite-fridays-3/.
be sure to give me a like/follow for more!
see you around, fellow wordpress-er. 🙂
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Thanks Scarlett! 🙂
Clever cogs! It screams summer doesn’t it? Beautiful bright colours…another beauty from you.
Thank you so much Bonnie! I do like how it turned out, and now I’m thinking about another bag, maybe in Autumn colors? :))
A wonderful bag. Looks like summer! I like the flowers you added.
Thank you Terri! 🙂
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this bag, Sonja!
Thanks Kristine! 🙂
That’s awesome! That bag is absolutely amazing! Crochet is such a beautiful art (wish I knew it). And those colors are so fun!
I’ve recently taken to sewing bags out of old cargo pants with all the pockets already built in. Made myself an over-the-shoulder bag and one for a friend of mine, and made a bag to hang on the side of my dad’s bike rack so he can carry things around with him.
That is a great idea! And it feels so rewarding to have something lovely and useful that is handmade, especially when it’s a recycling project! 🙂
So clever! Nicely done! chris
Thank you Chris! 🙂