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denim messenger bag from pair of jeans

comments (2) March 25th, 2009 in gallery     

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I made this messenger bag for my friend Christina. They were her favorite jeans that had worn out. The flap lining is one of her finance's old silk ties.

Blogged about here:
http://kundhicreative.com/lincolnblog/?p=851


Pattern or design used: My own design
posted in: gallery, fabric, blue, handbag, purse, navy, recycled, silk, tie, upcycled, denim, jeans, tan, messenger bag
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jkundhi writes: What kind of needle are you using in your machine? I've found that using a heavy duty needle helps. There are ones specifically for denim. It also helps to change it out after a particularly dulling project. Hope this helps!
Posted: 9:47 am on March 26th
arosebyanyothername writes: Well done! i've made a "jeans bag" before and it didn't turn out quite as nice. I'm assuming you used a machine? I don't think mine likes thick or heavier fabrics so much. do you know of anything i can swap out to change that, perhaps?
Posted: 7:53 pm on March 25th
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