Welcome to my stop on the Ruffles blog hop tour – if you are a regular visitor you will know I have a bit of a passion for upcycling, and bags. So it will be no surprise to you that I have created a bag out of my brothers former jumper. Very sadly this high quality, rather large but extremely useful pass me down jumper accidentally went in the wash!
The jumper felted in the washing machine. I paired it with a vibrant turquoise scarf from the local jumble sale, no expense spared for this bag (20p)
I added medium weight interfacing (from my stash) to the rather flimsy scarf, and added an internal pocket, to create the bags lining.
Adding the lining and turning round the corners was a little trickier than I anticipated, whether this was because it was the first time I had turned in lining round corners, or because of the fabric I don’t know.
The black ruffle is made from one of the sleeves hand stitched on, with a longer piece of scarf ruffled in the middle.
I followed the directions over at Not dabbling in normal for creating the bag, I have to admit I must have pinned this project well over a year ago. I am delighted the ruffle hop finally meant I made the bag. I am looking forward to using the bag to take supplies to my local craft group, it’s surprising just how roomy a jumper bag is:)
Please do stop by the other blogs taking part, todays stops are:
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Helen @ Peakle Pie
Friday 21st of March 2014
I think pairing up the dark jumper with the vibrant scarf was a brilliant design idea. Love this bag - I might even dig out my sewing machine and have a go myself!
Franglaise Mummy
Sunday 16th of March 2014
I love the ruffles on the bag, and I love the colours with that splash of colour from the scarf. Really beautiful.
Shell Louise
Saturday 15th of March 2014
I pin loads of things to make using upcycled materials but I never seem to get round to any of them. You've inspired me to get creating. That bag is lovely and it's great that it cost so little!
Sarah from mila+cuatro
Friday 14th of March 2014
The bag looks great, fantastic upcycling project!
MoeWest
Thursday 13th of March 2014
Your bag looks great! The turquoise really makes it pop.