Ankara Fabric Wrapped Bangle Bracelets

Ankara Wrapped Bracelets

Upcycled Scrap Fabric 

I threw some frayed denim in there!

The #KiddiePack BackPack

The Kool #KiddiePack 

I made a #Kiddiepack for my Granddaughter and a matching Zipper Pouch for school.  I used Denim(s) I had in my Denim and Leather Stash Box.  If I'm not mistaken this denim was thrifted and/or Gifted.  

See my review of the #HoodyPack Here: 

#HoodyPack Review

Kwik Sew #4185 Laundry Bag

My Daughter's Laundry Bag

Fabrics: 

Shopkins Print Cotton Fabric 44"-45"

Heavy 14 oz Denim (Bottom)

Pink Cotton Bag Lining

Pink Canvas Bottom Lining

Notions: 

Heavy Interfacing

56" of 3/4" Wide Cotton Cording

Pattern: 

Kwik Sew #4185

Pattern instructions were easy to follow and sewing it up was easy peezy.  I will be making another bag for my son in Comic book print cotton fabric.  Now they can sort and do their own laundry!!  I may just make them a mesh bag to put the socks in.  I never can find the matching socks once they get washed and dried......

Denim Corset Simplicity #8129

Denim Corset Simplicity 8129 View D

Simplicity 8129 View D

The lining was not part of the pattern, but I had a small piece of African Print fabric so I added a lining to my corset.

Hand made bias binding made on my 

Simplicity Bias Tape Maker

Ride side binding added to corset.

Last few steps is to add binding to the entire corset.

Pattern: Simplicity #8129 View D

Fabric: Denim from my stash

Lining: African print fabric from my stash

Threads: Denim and Gutermann Top Stitch (Heavy Duty)

Machines: I used my Bernina 1008 for the top-stitching and my Bernina Artista 200E to sew the corset and lining.

Pattern Alterations/Changes: I did not use boning as called for in the pattern. The denim is a nice weight with no stretch (Approx. 5-7 Oz).  I used a heavy interfacing instead which worked well. The back will be laced but I added leather band/trim with grommets and 1/8" leather lacing. I purchased the notions from Joann a while ago and had them in my stash for some time-see links below:

1/2" Leather Band with Grommets

1/8" Leather/Suede Lacing

What to Do with Old Denim-Up-Cycled Denim Tote Bag

Denim Tote Bag!!!!

Front-Wham!!!!

7-For-All-Mankind Jeans Pocket

 Back-Kapow!!!!!

Inside-Bam!!!!!

Machine:

Bernina 1008 with #8 (OS) Jeans Presser Foot

My Bernina 1008 is a mechanical machine and sewed through the thickness of the fabric and cording/belting easily-smooth like butta baby!!!

Link to Machine Review Below:

Bernina 1008 Review

Materials:

Up-Cycled Denim Squares (8X8)

Comic Book Cotton fabric for Lining

White Cotton Cording/Belting for Handles

Gutermann Gold Top Stitch Thread (Upper) and Denim Thread (Bobbin)

Denim Crazy Quilt

My Son's Denim Crazy Quilt

Materials Used:

• My son's old jeans
• Embroidery & Sewing Machine
• Old Coach handbag
• Vintage Leather jackets

I took all of my son's old jeans he did not fit or want and cut 9X9 inch blocks and sewed them in strips.  Some have embroidery images (Tupac/Mad Basketball/Angry Birds etc.).

DIY Re-Purposed & Up-Cycled Marilyn Monroe Pillows

Black & Red 

Marilyn Monroe Pillow

Black recycled denim jeans for back

Pink Bubblegum

Marilyn Monroe Pillow

Pink Suede for back of pillow

20" Zipper installed

Materials
20" Square Pillow Hancock Fabrics
Pink Upholstery Suede Remnant
Custom Print Marilyn Fabric
20" Zipper

Re-purposed Marilyn Monroe Denim & Vintage Crochet Lace

Up-cycled Denim with Lace & 

Swarovski Crystals

Marilyn Monroe Pink Bubblegum

 Light colored denim with crochet lace

Marilyn Monroe 

Futuristic Funk Vogue 8548 (OOP)

Vogue 8548 (OOP)

Fabric: 100% Fushia Wool (eBay Store)

Lining: Zebra Print Simply Silky (JoAnn)

Buttons: Natural Zebra Stripe (JoAnn)

Pattern: Vogue 8548 (OOP) 

I purchased mine from eBay of course!

Other Sewers Coats

Erica Bunker

Sew Tessutti

My next attempt with this coat pattern is with denim.

Example:

Blinged Put Peasant Blouse and DIY Jeans

Vogue 8581 (OOP)

The sequin fabric I had in my stash for some time has a camoflauge look.

I hand-sewed the sequin fabric to the jeans and that was a B.I.! NEVER Again!!  I attached a piece of the sequin fabric to one of the pockets on the back (forgot to take a snapshot of that-my bad).

William Rast Jeans by Justin Timberlake: Thrifted

Fabric: Camo Sequin-JoAnn (No longer available)

I cut the size 12 no alterations, easy to follow directions and a breeze to sew.  I will make another sequin top, different color. I would like an ombre' colored sequin top.  Link to Sequin Fabrics Here: Michael Levine Fabrics

Vogue 8581 (OOP) Pattern Here:

Vogue 8581 Peasant Blouse (OOP)

You may be able to got eBay and find the pattern there.

Fringe is All the Rage 1970s

Denim Peplum Jacket & Skirt

Skirt McCalls #6361

Skirt Tutorial Here: McCalls #6361 Mimi G Tut

Fringe Suede Clutch DIY

Clutch DIY Tutorial Here: That Black Chic DIY Fringe Clutch Tut

Patchwork is Sew Sew 70s

Denim Patchwork Bodycon Dress

Materials: Denim Jeans and leather jackets

I cut 9X9" squares from old jeans I had lying around the house.  I also had a few old leather jackets that I cut and tossed in for good measure.

I measured the circumference of my upper chest, breast and hips.

I then sewed the squares across in strips using quilters 1/4".

I attached the strips by row the length I desired using the same 1/4" seam allowance.

I added a "22 inch metal zipper (exposed) in the back.

I didn't hem the top or bottom so the dress has a slight frayed look.

Tutu Bag

Tutu Denim Skirt

Serape Upcycled Denim Jacket

Serape & Denim

Lime Green Cowboy Boots and Levi's Denim Jacket

4 Yards of Serape' Fabric

All Thrifted-Goodwill Total Purchase $10.00