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#1: Wine or Champagne Bag
This wine or champagne bag is made from jean legs. It is an easy, fun, and creative way to upcycle denim into a practical and ethical bag for gifting wine or champagne: washable, durable, reusable, and extends the life of denim.
Detailed instructions and photos will show you how to customize your denim bag for most wine and champagne bottle sizes. Dozens of additional ideas, photos, and icons are included as creative tips for many gift-giving occasions like holidays, graduations, birthdays, new baby, retirement, etc.
This is free so please write me and request the pattern. It is a PDF download so it will be delivered quickly
#2: Small Denim Gift Bag
What a beautifully creative and ecologically friendly way to give a small-sized gift! This packaging is reusable, washable, and helps keep jeans out of landfills.
These simple instructions (just 3 steps) are for any small gift that is less than about 16” in circumference and up to about 10” tall.
The instructions are in a PDF format of 5 pages with 11 photos. Just write and request this free gift from me to you. And yes, help keep jeans out of landfills, too!
#3: Easy One Pattern Piece Blouse
This blouse was a big surprise hit when I posted it on my Facebook page! It was a simple pattern that I drew for myself, but I am happy to share it. Granted, this pattern is quite rustic and for sizes 12 – 16. It is not available in PDF format, so use the drawing below as your guide.
It is only one pattern piece but the front neckline must be cut 2 inches lower than the back neckline. The length can be made according to your desire, but remember to factor in your hip measurements if it is a longer blouse.
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#3: Upcycled Jean Pocket Angels
1. Cut the back pocket loose from the jeans and very close to the seams.
2. Fold in half, down the center of the pocket.
3. Fold again in the middle, on either side of the center fold.
4. Fold once again on either side.
5. Secure the folds together. (stitch, staple, or string)
6. Fold down the top to resemble the wings and secure.
You can use a stapler to fold and hold down seam to look like a collar.
5. Attach a wooden ball (or Styrofoam) with wire or glue.
6. Add a wire hangar to hang from tree.
Optional: paint a face, add hair, a hem, or other decorations.
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