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Denim Pocket Purses


by Twila Lenoir

A Trash to Treasure craft project! Recycle your old jeans into miniature denim pocket purses. Best selling bazaar craft!

I made these for my daughter's Christmas bazaar at school and they sold them all.

Denim Pocket Purses


Supplies:

Old pair of jeans, childrens or adult

Pretty lace

small silk flowers

Ribbon

String of beads

Hot glue gun

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Blue Jean Pocket Purses


Instructions:

Cut out the pocket from the jeans, front and back so when its cut out it has an opening at the top.

Glue lace all around top of pocket make sure you don't glue opening shut.

Glue ribbon all around front and back side.

Put the silk flowers on top of corners.

Glue the stringed beads onto the inside of pocket. Done!

Variations:

This project lends itself to individual creativity, as the photos at right clearly illustrate.

They were contributed by Cindy, a member of the WasteNothing Yahoo group, who kindly consented to share these photos.

These lovely denim pocket purses are just two of the many variations possible with different trimmings, embroidery or embellishments.

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1-10 of 20 Comments
savanna lee – South Africa
Jul 17, 2010 - 06:48

hi what a great idea its so easy im using this for my school project its such a cool way to use old jeans from savanna

Millie – Bayou Country (Louisiana)
Feb 11, 2010 - 18:54

Just the thing for my craft-loving 11-yr.-old granddaughter. I'm always looking for things to keep her occupied/entertained when she's visiting her grandmother (me) in the country. Thanks for posting this.

Mary – San Jose CA
Sep 21, 2009 - 22:11

What do you use for the back of the pocket, one it's cut out

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robin – buffalo, ny
Sep 22, 2009 - 19:34

I believe when you cut the pocket, youcut the back out at the same time....it will still be sewn together. unfortunately, I cut a butch off my jeans, but just cut the pocket. I guess I will pick up some jean material or girly cotton fabric for the front and have to sew it together.

emily – GA
Sep 19, 2009 - 18:58

i luv it !! when my friends see the purse they will said OMG!!! it so cute
Thanks
Emily

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stacey – az
Apr 20, 2010 - 14:40

hi you are my new friend

youss – france
Sep 19, 2009 - 05:31

i think its too girly. If i play with the steps a bit i can make it suite me.
Thanks anyways

Diane – Missouri
Sep 08, 2009 - 22:16

How much did you sell them for? I would like to make some for my craft show coming up in Nov. I have gotten a lot of jeans just for this. Thanks, very cute!!!

Izzy – fl
Jun 01, 2009 - 22:23

casual and cute style

hannah middaugh – Shade Gap
May 19, 2009 - 16:17

I needed an idea for a project! this looks easy!

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How to make unique home and fashion items from new and used denim! Step by step how-to's with photos for a many different projects such as purses, pillows, frames, bags and containers.