DIY - Denim skirt to Bag

It's been some time since my last project. The reason for this is that I just can't seem to figure out how to thread my new sewing machine. I even dragged my Mum over to my house, since she's had the machine herself for the last decade, and she doesn't know how to thread it either! So, it's back to sewing by hand; for now at least.

This project makes use of a few things that no longer fit; namely a denim skirt, a belt, and a vest top (but a tshirt would also work).

You will also need some ribbon, scissors, pins, and a needle and thread (or a sewing machine if you are more fortunate than I).

Step 1: Turn the skirt inside out, line up the waistband, and pin it closed. This stops it from moving around during your project.

Step 2: cut off the hem from your skirt to make it even on both sides; then sew it closed.

Step 3: Open up the vest top (or tshirt. if that is what you are using), and lay the skirt inside. Pin the bottom edge of the vest to the bottom edge of the skirt waistband.

Step 4: Using the skirt as a guide, cut the vest to the same size.

Step 5: Unpin the vest so that it is seperate from the skirt, turn it inside out, and sew up the raw edges.

Step 6: Turn the skirt the right way out, push the vest inside, and once again pin to the bottom of the waistband. Sew in place all of the way around.

Step 7: Sew the belt on to serve as a strap. Sew on to both sides, making sure it isn't twisted before you stitch it down.

Step 8: Run your ribbon through the belt loops, pull tight and tie to serve as a draw string.

All done!

Total cost: £0.00
Total time spent: 2 hours, due to hand sewing.