A tote bag made only with reused materials

For those who think that doing creative sewing is expensive, here is an example of how you can get original pieces without spending money, just reuse what you already have. This bag was made with reused materials.

Sling Backpack (C30)

After the sling backpack I made a few weeks ago, I decided to try making one without using the bias binding, and it went well.

Small 3 way bag

I was asked to make a small bag, similar to one I had already made before, but without the need for so many pockets. The original bag has a zippered pocket on the back, a double flap pocket on the front, an intermediate pocket and an interior divider.

Foldable and reusable grocery bag / Ecobag (C31)

This week's project is a reusable and foldable grocery bag, it takes up little space, allowing you to always carry one in your pocket or bag and thus avoiding the use of plastic bags.

2 in 1 Sling bag

Another 2 in 1 project, a sling backpack with the option to use it either left or right and that can also be used as a traditional backpack, just by changing the position of the strap.

Mobile Phone Waist Bag

In the winter when I go for my morning walks, I put my cell phone and keys in my jacket or pants pockets, but in summer I wear clothes without pockets, and although I carry my backpack, I don't think it's practical to put my cell phone or keys there, I prefer to have them easily accessible.

Beach bag / weekend bag

I was asked to make a beach bag, the only requirement was the size, I was given the dimensions that the bag should have to be when finished.

This is the result, as always it has a lot of pockets because I am unable to do simple things.

From overalls to bags #3 (C21)

This is the third and last bag in the set inspired by dungarees, in this one I was also inspired by the pockets of jeans.

It was made by reusing jeans and has four pockets o the outside, two of them where made with the back of the overalls and are ideal for keeping your mobile phone, the other four pockets are from jeans. It also has two jeans pockets inside and is padded and quite light.

 

From overalls to bags #2 (C18)

This is the second bag in the set inspired by dungarees, in this one I was also inspired by the pockets of jeans.  

This bag was made by reusing jeans and has two pockets, the small pocket was made with the front of the overalls and is ideal for keeping keys and a large pocket inspired by the pockets of jeans.

Reversible bag (C19)

To make the first bag of the set inspired by the overalls, I used a shirt whose color matched perfectly with the fabric I chose to use along with the overalls. As it is a color that I really like I decided to try to make a reversible bag and this was the result.

The bag can be used either with the patterned side out or with the plain side, and since all sides are different it is practically a 4-in-1 bag.

From overalls to bags

Today I share a set of three bags whose inspiration came from some children's overalls.  

Initially I was going to use the overalls just to cut some strips of fabric for another project, but after taking them apart I thought the legs had a shape that would look good in an outside pocket in a bag, and on closer inspection I ended up separating three parts of the pants to use as a starting point for bags.

3 in 1 bag

Small bag / purse

Yet another versatile project with several different uses, this time a three-in-one bag. It's a shoulder bag that transforms into an ecobag or backpack and completely made with reused materials, all the elements used were taken from other pieces.

An old T-shirt turned bag

I've been wanting to try to transform a t-shirt into a bag for some time, and I finally did it, my idea was to make a unisex and reversible bag, I started with a tshirt that had a print on the front and for the other side I used some jeans.

Denim bag with flowers

It shows that I like to make bags, here is another one.

It's a  shoulder bag made with denim from old jeans and cotton fabric and it's padded and lined with cotton fabric.

One side has three flowers sewn to it and the other has two pockets, one with a snap button.

The bag closes with a magnetic button and has a double pocket inside.

Orange Stripes bag

Another bag with reused materials, this time the fabric that was left over from a curtain and jeans from a pair of pants, also the zippers were reused from a bag that was ruined.

Patchwork denim bag

Last week's piece was a shoulder / crossbody patchwork bag made with small strips of denim cut from several jeans. This is a way of using the small denim scraps that are left over from the larger projects. 

Extendable supermaket bag

This time I’m sharing my solution to end a situation that you have certainly been through. How many times did you go to the supermarket and when you were in line at the checkout you remember that you left the bags at home?

It was to avoid this that I created this model where I keep all the bags I use when I go to do my supermarket shopping, and which still has pockets to store other things so I don't have to carry a bag.

 

Two in one backpack

This design was created for me to take on my walks, I needed a small lightweight backpack with enough space for a small water bottle, wallet, phone and keys, but I also wanted something that could be transformed and allowed me to store more things.

A basic bag with yellow flowers

  On those days when you just have to go out to do an errand and you don't feel like taking a bag but you can't carry everything in your hand either because between your cell phone, keys and wallet there are more things than hands, I made a basic bag to take the essentials, and maybe allows you to carry something back from your errands. And because being basic doesn't mean boring, I applied some denim flowers to it.

 

A tablecloth that turned into a bag

Another project with reutilization of materials, this time jeans and a strip of fabric from the tablecloth used to make this bag. The flowers were cut from the fabric of the towel and applied to the body of the bag.