- One pair of old jeans - clean with holes is fine.
- A 12" pocketbook zipper
- Embroidery or appliqués of choice.
- Trims of choice
- Thread
- Scissors
- A 90/14 or stronger sewing machine needle is strongly recommended to sew through the many denim layers.
Sew a Pocketbook from Old Jeans
By Debbie Colgrove, About.com
Materials:
Prev
- Materials
- Prepare the Jeans
- Prepare the Pocketbook Strap
- The Zipper
- Attach the Zipper Section
- The Bottom of the bag
- Attach the Strap
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