Baby Denim Makeover

I took a little 18 Month sized pair of denim jeans I found yesterday at Goodwill for $1.99 and turned it in to a cute little girl's purse.  I didn't have a pattern so I just had to 'wing' it.  I had everything I needed on hand except for the little pink handles, but a quick trip to Joanne Fabric took care of that.

First I cut the legs off at the crotch and then opened the mid-seam.

 

I turned the jeans inside out and stitched straight across, and then on the outer edges I stitched a triangle to make the bottom flat.

Thank goodness I have the habit of saving my larger scrap fabrics because I had just enough to make the lining of the purse.

I laid the stitched denim on top of the lining fabric to cut out the shape.  I added an extra inch on each side for the seams.  I placed the lining inside the purse with the right side showing and just folded down the raw edges to make a ruffle and stitched along the existing top-stitch of the jeans. 

I just happened to have the little flower petal in my sewing box.  Who knew it would come in handy someday?

I had this pink polka-dot ribbon on hand as well to make a 'belt' for the purse.

Next I cut off the bottom hem of the discarded leg portion of the jeans that I had already cut off, to make the  2" loops to hold the purse handles. This was an after-thought because I wasn't sure how to attach the handles until I came up with this idea.

 

I used my E Z Glitzer tool to put some little pink stones on the edge of the front and back pockets.  This is a really great tool for adding bling to your craft projects.

Here's a closeup of the handles attached with the loops.

Here's the finished purse.  I'm happy with the way it turned out and it was a nice lazy Sunday afternoon project. 

I absolutely love transforming things.  If you have an idea or suggestion, please add a comment to this blog and I'll take the challenge.  :)