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Jean me up!
I didnt want to through my jeans away but it was time. My friend ripped my jeans up so i had no other choice. So i turned them into a purse.

Posted by cai-cai from Lawndale, California, United States • Published See cai-cai's 17 projects »
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  • How to sew a denim bag. Diy Boho Jean Purse - Step 1
    Step 1

    Find a pair of old jeans and cut up the back pockets.

  • How to sew a denim bag. Diy Boho Jean Purse - Step 2
    Step 2

    You can also cut the top part of your jeans for your purse.

  • How to sew a denim bag. Diy Boho Jean Purse - Step 3
    Step 3

    Then place pockets together. Make sure the darkest side is facing inside.Only sew the sides.Leave the top and bottom open for later.

  • How to sew a denim bag. Diy Boho Jean Purse - Step 4
    Step 4

    Once the sides are closed cut a piece of the jean fabric off a leg and place it on the bottom side of the pockets. After it is sewed on feel free to cut the fabric as you like.

  • How to sew a denim bag. Diy Boho Jean Purse - Step 5
    Step 5

    Then sew on the top of the jean cutout on both sides.

  • How to sew a denim bag. Diy Boho Jean Purse - Step 6
    Step 6

    After everything is put together you are done. I used a sewing machine after just to reinforce the purse. If you are interested you maye also add colorful beads at the ends.

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Neisha V.
Neisha V.
cute purse! I am going to try making this as a bigger sized purse.
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Jessie O.
Jessie O. · Decatur, Tennessee, US
Buckle is charging 24.50 for something like this. I started laughing when I saw it in a store. I can't believe they would charge that much for something someone could make for free. http://www.buckle.com/affliction-american-customs-satchel/prd-10400ACGWPBAG/sku-5409710000
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