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upcycled ecochic felt tote

July 31st, 2008 in gallery
spinsterknits spinsterknits, member
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front of tote.  This panel was formerly a poncho that I made from my handspun yarn.  I decided I didnt like it as a poncho and felted it.
back of bag.  This was part of the same poncho as front.  Did I mention that I also hand dyed that poncho?
The button is a very chunky spiral made from 3 felted cashmere sweaters.  They had moth holes and were not wearable.  The loop closure is made of the same material as the bags gusset (upcycled suede).
Bags gusset.  Made from upcycled miniskirt.  The skirt was a beautiful patchwork of red-toned suede pieces.  It was a size 1/2...I am not.
The lining.  I used fabric salvaged from a grass green skirt.  I love the shock of a green interior.  Seems appropriate for such an upcycled piece!  The interior boasts a pocket of suede.
front of tote.  This panel was formerly a poncho that I made from my handspun yarn.  I decided I didnt like it as a poncho and felted it.

front of tote.  This panel was formerly a poncho that I made from my handspun yarn.  I decided I didn't like it as a poncho and felted it.
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I love to recycle and this bag is totally ecofriendly...with a green heart, you might say!  All of my materials were salvaged with the exception of the little embellishments on the interior pocket.

The felt was made from a poncho that I knit out of my own handspun, hand dyed yarn.  It consists of wool and mohair.  The mohair gives it a really nice texture.  the button was made from 3 felted cashmere sweaters, so it feels as nice as it looks.  The bag's gusset was made from salvaged suede patchwork as was the interior pocket and closure loop.  The lining and the handles were made from salvaged skirt fabric (faux suede for the handles).

Purchasing info at www.1spinsterknits.etsy.com.

posted in: gallery, tote, felt, pink, alternative, trendy, red, green, suede, purple, ecochic, fuchsia
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Comments (8)

Carmenas writes: What a gorgeous bag. A great way to reincarnate your old treasures! Posted: 5:41 pm on October 18th
baerjill writes: What a great bag. It would be a pleasure to use it with it's sturdy sensibility, and luxurious mohair fluff. Great design and size. Posted: 12:31 pm on August 7th
Jonny_D writes:
What I like are the little curls which you can see if you look at the detail of the funky button. How does that work? It looks like a fleece!

I am a science nerd, so it makes me wonder how the hairs are interacting: you take hair from a goat, spin it, knit it, felt it, and get back the curls from the original goat!

Nice colors, shapes, and textures in this bag. Posted: 9:23 pm on August 4th
millersola writes: Your bag is beautiful! I love that it gives new life to material that had formerly been a poncho. The detail really makes the bag, along with the unusual and fun shape. Posted: 10:01 pm on August 3rd
bekefam writes: Another great bag! I love mine. Posted: 1:35 pm on August 2nd
Xine writes: Excellent Tote...I love the suede and the pocket inside the bag. The outside looks amazing..I wish I could touch it. Great color combinations too. Posted: 10:28 pm on August 1st
LadyLin writes: Your colors are fantastic! And the wonderful texures make another interesting element. The best of upcycle chic.
Posted: 6:49 pm on August 1st
Reta writes: Very unique tote. I love the vibrant colors. Posted: 4:52 pm on August 1st
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