I decided to work on something for myself. For several years I have been hording old blue jeans as if all world governments were going to ban the production of blue jeans. I have stacks! So, I decided to cut them into 4x4 blocks and start sewing them together into a blue jean toddler quilt for my nephew for Christmas.
With good intentions I started sewing Saturday night while listening to Beyond Reality radio. I managed to get 5 strips of 16 squares sewn together when I got inspired. I laid out the resulting 5 strips and decided they would make a great deconstructed blue jean tote bag! As usual, one unfinished project led into another one. I sewed 4 squares of blue jean together into strips. Then I sewed three strips together. The sides were made sewing three blocks together, joined sideways. A long piece of denim was added for the bottom. Viola!
The seams were made on the outside and clipped so they can later be frayed.
And that is about as far as I have gotten on that project. I know the results are going to be great...once it is finished. In my defense, I don't have any interfacing yet and I'm still trying to decide on handles.
On to the next project!
8 comments:
Your pics are gorgeous, very crisp and clear. Your work is coming along too, nice!
I love recycling blue jeans! And there's always a steady supply of them at my house! Nice blog!
I bet this will be really cute when you are done. I love the rag technique! And how great that you are making something for yourself. I finally made myself something last week and it was wonderful!
I found your blog on the Etsy forums! Congrats on your new endeavor - you're off to a great start.
Yay for recycled blue jeans! I have a blue jeans quilt my mom made me, and I love it!
Would fabric that thick really need interfacing?
I cant wait to see this when its done! I love denim.
Thanks for all the great comments and words of encouragement. The bag has turned out great.
Great work.
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