Sew a Pocketbook from Old Jeans

Attach the Strap

Attach the Strap

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• Apply trim through the belt loops if desired.
• Find an area on the sides just below the side belt loop and sew the end of the strap to the bag.
• Bring the strap up the side of the bag to the top of the bag.
• Tack the strap to the top edge of the bag.

• Materials
• Prepare the Jeans
• Prepare the Pocketbook Strap
• The Zipper
• Attach the Zipper Section
• The Bottom of the bag
• Attach the Strap