Zipped slouchy bag with pockets

Transfer a pair of funky jeans into a slouchy bag with zipper

How to make a denim bag from old jeans

This slouchy zipped bag with pockets is very stylish in the way how it keeps all the character of the original jeans. It has a zipper too to keep all your belongings safe!

And it takes only one pair of jeans to make! How cool is that?

Slouchy zipped denim bag in two sizes

Some jeans are so great-looking (but don’t fit for instance), then it’s really fun to turn them into a bag, something that you can still use and enjoy! This is an awesome eco-friendly jeans recycling project!

The pattern for this slouchy zipped bag with pockets provides two sizes – to make a small or a large bag. The pages can be printed on A4 paper and joined per instructions.

Slouchy zipped bag with pockets

The instructions are full of photos and fun to follow. The difficulty level I’d say medium, as you do need some sewing experience, but nothing crazy. You also will need a rather strong sewing machine for this project, some places will be tough.

You will also learn this awesome method of inserting a strap into a bag.

How to insert a shoulder strap
Learn to sew the handles in!
Sewing pattern and tutorial

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