Upcycle those old ties just hangin' around!

 For a lot of us our wardrobe has changed in the last few years.  Most places we go are more casual in the dress code.  In the workplace employees are now able to wear business casual attire all week.  Years ago it was only on Friday that you did not have to wear a suit and tie.

So, if you have a closet full of ties just hangin' around taking up precious closet space grab them and let's make something useful and fun.  This tutorial will show you how to take 2 ties and create a super cute purse that is perfect to grab and go with only the essentials.  It is also great for those teenagers in your life that love that upcycled unique fashion statement.

Don't worry if you have already cleared out all the old ties from your home.  Thrift stores, garage and estate sales have an abundance to choose from.  

Sew, let's get started!

Danna

Bag Handle Cover

 Learn how to make this Bag Handle Cover.  It is great for luggage, backpacks and more.  You only need a few supplies.  These make great gifts for all ages.  

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Keep sewing!

Danna

Repurposing a Skirt

One thing I love is shopping at thrift stores.  There is one near me that is the thrift store of all thrift stores.  Each day of the week everything in the store is a set price.  On Tuesdays everything is 50 cents.  A few months ago I found this purple suede skirt.  It was not my size but I thought it would make a great handbag.  Here is the before picture.

 

 

The skirt was a medium weight suede.  It also had a nice lacing detail down the front.  I removed the zipper from the back center and stitched up the seam.  The top of the skirt became the top of the handbag.  The skirt did not have a waistband which allowed for a clean look.   The skirt was lined already, this became the lining of the bag.  I used the bottom portion I cut off to form the straps and embellishments.  The straps even have some of the lacing detail which I left in place.  I attached a magnetic closure to finish.  The whole process took about an hour to complete. 

Here is the finished handbag.

 

 

So the next time you are in a thrift store and find a really cute skirt that is not your size.  Think -- handbag instead.

 

Danna