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**Project:** Upcycling an old pair of jeans into a unique tote bag
**Materials:**
* Old pair of jeans (denim)
* Contrasting fabric (cotton with a stripy pattern, from an old shirt)
**Summary of Steps:**
1. Prepare denim by cutting off the bottom hem and opening the crotch seam.
2. Cut the contrasting fabric into stripes for later decoration.
3. Mark and sew the denim to create the bag's shape, working around the zip fly.
4. Turn the bag inside out and merge the side seams.
5. Add depth to the bag by creating a triangular shape at the bottom and sewing in place.
6. Create handle strips using the contrasting fabric and denim, then attach them to the bag with an edge stitch, intentionally leaving room for a trendy frayed effect.
**Next Steps (implied for Part 2 of the video):**
* Decorate the bag with a ribbon
* possibly add other embellishments or finalize the handle attachments.
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1. **Project Overview**: The project involves upcycling an old pair of jeans into a bag.
2. **Materials Needed**:
* A pair of denims (with the bottom hem cut off and no open seams)
* An old shirt or skirt (cotton, preferably with a simple pattern, e.g., stripes)
3. **Project Length**: The project is divided into two video parts.
4. **Upcoming Workshop**: The creator will be in India for a workshop on new wedding dress designs next month.
5. **Bag Size Options**:
* Fashion bag (short, for small items like purse and lipsticks)
* Shoulder bag (longer, for more items)
6. **Sewing Guidance**:
* Always start and finish with a backstitch.
* For beginners, using cotton fabric is advised over polyester.
7. **Denim Characteristics**:
* The back of denim is usually bigger than the front.
* Some denims may have double stitching, creating a bulky seam.
8. **Bag Shape Creation**:
* The bag will initially be a plain tote bag shape.
* Adding depth to make it sit like a handbag involves creating a triangle shape.
9. **Handle Creation**:
* Handles will be made from the sleeve area of the contrasting fabric.
* Denim strips (slightly wider than contrasting strips) will also be used for the back.
10. **Decorative Effect**:
* Edge stitching on handles with a quarter-inch seam allowance creates a trendy, frayed effect after washing.