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Make a tote bag from a skirt.
My friends had a clothes swap and I got this pretty a-line skirt. It was too small for me, but I was in love with the embroidered flower. So, I decided to make it into a simple tote bag.

Posted by Ansley B. from Los Angeles, California, United States • Published See Ansley B.'s 12 projects »
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  • How to make a recycled tote. Recycled Tote Bag - Step 1
    Step 1

    I trimmed off the bottom and top of the skirt.

  • How to make a recycled tote. Recycled Tote Bag - Step 2
    Step 2

    I sewed the bottom closed, then folded in the corners to create an "I" seam. I removed the back zipper and sewed up the back seam.

  • How to make a recycled tote. Recycled Tote Bag - Step 3
    Step 3

    I then used a wide grosgrain ribbon for the top binding and handles.

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katy w.
katy w.
cool i dont have skirts so i cant make it but it looks cool!!
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