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Nifty Thrifty:  Purse from old wool pants  |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 2:15:51 PM
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I had an old pair of wool menswear-style black and white plaid pants that had seen better days, the lining was torn and there were a few small holes from wear or snags.
I put them through the washer, hoping to make felt, but that didn't happen.
Then I got the brilliant idea that if cut into smaller pieces, and bonded to some heavy interfacing, it would make a terrific purse if paired with some black vinyl, very classic-looking.
I salvaged the pockets. It is still a work in process but, I'm getting closer.
Inspired by MJF's current issue, I have some black, white and yellow Mary Engelbright bee fabric I'm thinking of using for the lining, do you think it would be too whimsical to mix with the plaid?
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 3:15:04 PM
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Brenda - as far as I'm concerned it is never too whimsical:) That sounds like a great project!!
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 3:44:32 PM
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Ohh that sounds adorable! I would definitly use it together. Too cute! I hope you can post pics when you are all done.:)
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
Life should NOT be a jounrey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, latte in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming. "WOOHOO, what a ride!"
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2875 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Jan 24 2009 : 4:10:03 PM
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| I, too, tried felting some sweaters I got at Goodwill following the instructions from COuntry Living mag to wash in hot water & then dry in dryer. They didn't felt, just shrunk. I will try on more time with boiling water & then, I guess give to my friends 7 yo daughter..They will fit her now. |
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rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
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jumpingjuliet
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
becky
oroville
CA
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 4:43:46 PM
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Lisa,
I had the same problem with 2 sweaters I tried to felt. Are we missing something. Probably if we didn't try to felt it then it would. I am going to keep trying. I want to make all of my friends sweater purses for Christmas this year. Let me know if you figure it out.
Toodles,
Becky
WOOOOHOOO!
Farmgirl #429
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4737 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 8:16:36 PM
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Of course we'll want pictures when you are done! Have fun making your new purse!
Dawn in IL |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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janiee
True Blue Farmgirl
820 Posts
Janie
Shawnee
Oklahoma
USA
820 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2009 : 06:37:50 AM
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Brenda, it sounds wonderful! I would use them together for sure....please post pics if possible..would love to see it
janiee
farmgirl #390 |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Feb 05 2009 : 11:27:25 AM
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It sounds like it would be cool! I'd surely love to see it when you get finished.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
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