October 9, 2011

Upcycled purse

Round 2 of Crafting with the Stars Wallflowers and Crafting from the Sidelines:


Round 2 button


So because I was cooking all weekend and only had today to do the upcycled project, I had to look around the house for some inspiration. Here it goes:

3 old wool sweaters + old belt + old sheet = Purse?

No way!

Way!!












Not only FUN but FUNctional!
And it is washable, just remove knotted straps and agitate on the delicate cycle

This is how it got did:
I felted the sweaters
Cut off the arms (ouch!) and neck to make the body
Cut out a lining and added pockets from the old sheet
Used an old braided belt for the straps
Sewed the bottom using sleeve section and a blanket stitch to make it look flirty and flared
Used the neck of the felted brown sweater to make a rosette and the cuff of the green felted sweater to make the leaves.


Upcycled...Way up!

I'm linking up to Round 2 of Crafting from The Sidelines being hosted at b3designs , the voting poll is on the right sidebar.

I get votes by clicking on my link so the more clicks the more votes.

Thanks so much for all of your support. IT has been great fun so far!

A vote for my purse is a vote for the earth! (Get it recycling!?!)



The Shabby Nest
Always being renewed,

2 comments:

  1. So cute! The inside is the best part!

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  2. Oh my... this is so adorable! I'd proudly tote that sweetheart anywhere! Nicely done, Kim. :)

    Donna

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