#upcycling

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How to Create a Chic Handbag with a Pair of Boots

A free video DIY from Niler Taylor Niler Taylor shows us how she creates a fantastic chic handbag using pleather that she carefully...

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How to Upcycle a Tweed Skirt into a Handbag + Draft a Basic Harris Tweed Coin Purse Pattern

A free sewing and upcycling tutorial from Vicky Myers transforming a tweed skirt into a lovely handbag for winter. A beautiful blue plaid...

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The Upcycled Ruby Jacket Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

by Vicky Myers Creations + Jenash Designs ✄ You must go see how Vicky Myers sews this sweet ruby-red purse together using a recycled...

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EcoVest Converts to a Bag – Free Photo Collage and Guide – Sewing Inspiration?!

+ How to install a zipper without using a zipper foot by Laura Termini of Chicanol This project from Laura Termini of Chicanol is one of...

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Coat-sleeve Clutch – Free Tutorial

I thought this was a very clever recycling project. I love tweeds, velvet, and brocades so this is very inspiring to me! Linda of...

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Make a Knitted Handbag without the Knitting – Free Tutorial

Using a nice chunky sweater and your sewing machine – sew up this chic handbag for fall. Autumn colors and some plastic or bamboo...

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How to Sew a Men’s Suit Jacket into a Backpack

Rob and Corinne are showing you how to take an old men’s suit jacket and transform it into a backpack. So now is the time to raid uncle...

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Upcycled Nylon Lined Folding Shopper Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

Isn’t this smart! I thought this was a rather clever idea. Karen took a plain nylon shopper and turned it into a very useful bag you can...

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Upcycle a Man’s Shirt into A Messenger Bag – Free Sewing Tutorial

upcycling a man’s extra large button-down shirt to create a very practical messenger-style bag to carry anywhere. Alternatively you...