Old Jean New Bag...

Jojo always has 2 bags for school

One backpack for the text and stationeries

and one tote for the exercise books.

The totally weight plus the water bottle ....

I think it heavier than Mei Mei body weight

Anyway...last week Jojo complaint about her shoulder getting painful

caused by the shoulder straps of the tote bag 

(it's a non woven tote bag given by the school)

Well... When I was searching around to buy her a new one...

her sweet daddy throw out a few old jeans from the closet...

they are declared as 'out of measurement' on the waist line...

Just my luck... another great chance for new adventure...

I never sewn a bag before...and this is the perfect chance.

Sorry, I didn't prepare the tutorial...

I've no plan, no paper pattern, no measurement...and just cut and paste and sew by 'heart'...

After an hour ...

This is it...

I 'dismantle' one old jean...

Using the 'trunk' for body and reuse the pockets

At first, I was thinking to use the top part with zip and pocket...

but I guess it will to 'weird' to see Jojo 'wear' her father jean on the shoulder?

I match some blue check cotton for the shoulder strap just to add a little color

I know I should have add some lace or ribbon,

but the school don't welcome something too fancy...

So, I just leave it plain and simple...

Spice up a bit with an old hang tag...

with some stickers for some love...

Yes... Jojo's current favorite cartoon character - The Winx Club

This side I add another pocket I salvage from an old jump suit.
Extra pocket is always useful.

Now, time for school.

See you again.

Have a fabulous day!

Reuse, REcycle, RE-purposed, Relax and Craft!

Love

PC