Recycled Tote Bag

Make a tote bag from a skirt.

Posted by Ansley B.

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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.

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You Will Need (7 things)

  • 3 yd Ribbon
  • Thread
  • Skirt
  • Sewing Machine
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • Rotary Cutter

Steps (3 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    I trimmed off the bottom and top of the skirt.

  2. 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.

  3. 3

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