Tuesday 8 June 2010



Jenny of Elefantz set a challenge for July to make something out of a pair of old denim jeans. Well, I had a pair put to one side waiting for me to grow into (shrink into would perhaps be more accurate!) and I reckon I'm getting too old to need more than one pair of denim jeans for the garden now. So this was the perfect challenge for me. 

I used some of the stitch patterns to decorate it, and then set up the embroidery module to embroider the tulips on the top of the bag. I had a few problems, because the thread kept getting snarled up underneath, but that's probably something I'm doing wrong rather than a problem with the machine. The lining might have been better in blue, but I don't have any fabric large enough for that, so the green and purple stripe and spot will be just fine. I've put a zip pocket, a key pocket and a mobile phone pocket inside.

And now, since it's pouring with rain, and I'm in the mood, I'm off to finish quilting a quilt.


9 comments:

Amelia said...

The embroidery work of the tulips is so colorful and pretty....recycling in using old jeans is an interesting project.

Heckety said...

I just LOVE this bag! The embroidery sets it off so beautifully you'd not think its recycled jeans! And d'you know I like this lining better than a blue one I think, it really adds character, especially the way you've done the sort of piping around the top edges.

Jo-Anne said...

Very lovely bag! That's a fun challenge....maybe I will go see what i can do with an old pair of jeans.
Take care-
Jo-Anne

scraphappy said...

What a pretty bag! Hard to believe it came from a pair of jeans yo didn't wear anymore. The embroidery on it is a nice touch. So glad you are getting used to using the new machine.

Joy said...

Oh you did a fabulous job .... that's a t'riffic bag!!!
hugs,
Joy :o)

Bec said...

It looks fantastic! Great work Amanda! How is your new sewing machine going????

Jo in TAS said...

Gorgeous bag! I think I might have to upcycle some old jeans too as I've seen some wonderful projects in the blogosphere!

mimi'sdarlins said...

Love your bag! Isn't this a fun challenge! I'm trying to use up every square inch of my husband's old blue jeans...love what you've done :-)

Kay said...

Absolutely beautiful! Your machine is working like a charm, I see.