Cut Out + Keep

Recycled Top Bag

Worn out favourite top becomes new bag!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/recycled-top-bag • Posted by Jacqueline C.

I couldn't bear to throw out my favourite old red velvet Moschino top which had badly frayed edges. So I made it into a bucket style shoulder bag, lined with fabric from an old black t-shirt. I used a lightweight iron-on interfacing to make the material easier to sew and to strengthen it. The sleeves became the shoulder strap and I used curtain rings and velvet ribbon to fasten the strap to the bag. I made it a couple of years ago and it's definitely become my favourite bag!

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Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

4 h 00

Difficulty

So-so
Medium craft stuff 035 1226699699

Description

I couldn't bear to throw out my favourite old red velvet Moschino top which had badly frayed edges. So I made it into a bucket style shoulder bag, lined with fabric from an old black t-shirt. I used a lightweight iron-on interfacing to make the material easier to sew and to strengthen it. The sleeves became the shoulder strap and I used curtain rings and velvet ribbon to fasten the strap to the bag. I made it a couple of years ago and it's definitely become my favourite bag!

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