Yes, its my 2010 thing. I read that while we stress about wasting a litre of water while we run the tap cleaning teeth (which we should stress about) if we throw away cottons/denims etc which are not finished their useful life we waste around 1000 Litres! So far I have painted s set of hideous cork placements - look amazing - made bunting from damaged antique lace, cut up a mans jacket for a doll and today got some curtain scrim for making produce bags to leave those supermarket bags behind (but they can still see the vegie inside and so washable). I have about 50 projects to go.... oh and hardly spent a cent.
Huge repurposer here! While not an environmentalist, I consider myself a conservationist and shop our Goodwill stores for gently used clothing for our family. I also am collecting vintage/retro sheets to make quilts, pillows, etc. Recently I took a waffle weave pillow sham that had seen better days and was able to use it to make a new pillow with a Dresden Plate on the front! Your bag is too cute and ther're quite popular here in the states! I appreciate your thinking and living so creatively!
Great Job. I have hung on to so many pairs of jeans with the idea of turning them into bags. You make it look super easy! Might just dig them out! Thanks. Michelle
In-jean-eous. I reckon I might have a denim mini sonewhere that, well, lets say, will never be required again.
ReplyDeleteFantastic!! I re-pourpose my really unuseful strips of fabric into plant ties. Not quite the same thing though.
ReplyDeleteoooh I like this one :)
ReplyDeleteYes, its my 2010 thing. I read that while we stress about wasting a litre of water while we run the tap cleaning teeth (which we should stress about) if we throw away cottons/denims etc which are not finished their useful life we waste around 1000 Litres!
ReplyDeleteSo far I have painted s set of hideous cork placements - look amazing - made bunting from damaged antique lace, cut up a mans jacket for a doll and today got some curtain scrim for making produce bags to leave those supermarket bags behind (but they can still see the vegie inside and so washable). I have about 50 projects to go.... oh and hardly spent a cent.
Huge repurposer here! While not an environmentalist, I consider myself a conservationist and shop our Goodwill stores for gently used clothing for our family. I also am collecting vintage/retro sheets to make quilts, pillows, etc. Recently I took a waffle weave pillow sham that had seen better days and was able to use it to make a new pillow with a Dresden Plate on the front!
ReplyDeleteYour bag is too cute and ther're quite popular here in the states!
I appreciate your thinking and living so creatively!
Love it! I really love the extra wide shoulder strap too. X
ReplyDeleteOoh it's cute! And I love the contrast of the faded denim & the pink strap. Yay!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job.
ReplyDeleteI have hung on to so many pairs of jeans with the idea of turning them into bags. You make it look super easy! Might just dig them out! Thanks. Michelle
It's very cute! I love how big it is.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea - the mini that you can put on and never have to worry about what your legs look like. That's my kind of bag!
ReplyDeleteLove the prints you have used for the lining and strap, too.
This is a cute and quirky bag- I love it! Nice to stop by your blog too. Bec
ReplyDeleteWhat a hot looking bag Andi! The only re-purposing going on here is giving stuff to the op shop! LOL
ReplyDeleteGood work on the bag, looks great, what a terrific idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat bag and what a great idea! Better not wear it together with your denim mini though, it might clash..
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