You’ll need two pairs of jeans that are about the same size. You’ll need a good sharp pair of scissors, some pins, and some heavy needles for your sewing machine. Learn how to make a tote bag fromrecycled jeans in this free fashion video. Expert: Karen Weisman Contact: www.kitchenandcrafts.com Bio: Karen Weisman graduated from Boston [...]
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Making Handbags & Carryalls From Recycled Jeans : Make a Jeans Tote Bag: Sewing Up Bottom & Making Straps
It’s fine, if the side seams don’t end up at the side. Learn how to make a tote bag from recycled jeans in this free fashion video.
Read the rest of this entry »How to Sew Handmade Purses : Pinning the Sides for Handmade Purses
Learn how to pin the sides of a handmade purse with expert tips on hip, fashionable, and modern purse styles in this free sewing video clip. Expert: Melina Piroso Contact: www.melinapiroso.com Bio: Melina Piroso studied fine arts at Florida International University in Miami, Florida and fashion design at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Filmmaker: [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Making Handbags & Carryalls From Recycled Jeans : Make a Jeans Handbag: Alternate Way to Make Bottom
Turn the pants inside out like that, and sew straight across the bottom.Learn how to make a handbag from recycled jeans in this free fashion video. Expert: Karen Weisman Contact: www.kitchenandcrafts.com Bio: Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. She teaches cooking, baking, cake decorating, and various crafts. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »How to Sew Handmade Purses : How to Pick Fabric for Handmade Purses
Learn how to pick fabric in order to make handmade purses with expert tips on hip, fashionable, and modern purse styles in this free sewing video clip. Expert: Melina Piroso Contact: www.melinapiroso.com Bio: Melina Piroso studied fine arts at Florida International University in Miami, Florida and fashion design at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »How to Sew Handmade Purses : Preparing Fabric for Handmade Purses
Learn how to prepare fabric in order to make handmade purses with expert tips on hip, fashionable, and modern purse styles in this free sewing video clip. Expert: Melina Piroso Contact: www.melinapiroso.com Bio: Melina Piroso studied fine arts at Florida International University in Miami, Florida and fashion design at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »How to Sew Handmade Purses : Cutting the Liner for Handmade Purses
Learn how to cut the liner of a handmade purse with expert tips on hip, fashionable, and modern purse styles in this free sewing video clip. Expert: Melina Piroso Contact: www.melinapiroso.com Bio: Melina Piroso studied fine arts at Florida International University in Miami, Florida and fashion design at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Filmmaker: [...]
Read the rest of this entry »How to Sew Handmade Purses : How to Pick Strap Fabric for Handmade Purses
Learn how to pick appropriate strap fabric for a handmade purse with expert tips on hip, fashionable, and modern purse styles in this free sewing video clip. Expert: Melina Piroso Contact: www.melinapiroso.com Bio: Melina Piroso studied fine arts at Florida International University in Miami, Florida and fashion design at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »How to Sew Handmade Purses : How to Decorate Handmade Purses
Learn how to accentuate a handmade purse with decorations with expert tips on hip, fashionable, and modern purse styles in this free sewing video clip. Expert: Melina Piroso Contact: www.melinapiroso.com Bio: Melina Piroso studied fine arts at Florida International University in Miami, Florida and fashion design at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Filmmaker: Patrick [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Making Handbags & Carryalls From Recycled Jeans : Make a Jeans Pocket Purse: Sew in Lining
Trim off some of the excess fabric. You can trim it down to about a quarter inch if you like. Learn how to make a pocket purse fromrecycled jeans in this free fashion video. Expert: Karen Weisman Contact: www.kitchenandcrafts.com Bio: Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. She [...]
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