If you have a pair of well-loved jeans you have not been able to part with and a soft shirt waiting in the mending pile, this is going to be such a satisfying watch. In her latest tutorial the teacher at EasyToSew turns a length of old denim and a single old shirt into a beautiful patchwork shoulder bag with a flap, and the whole project unfolds at such a calm, friendly pace.
Here is why this one is worth watching:
- A genuinely useful upcycling project. The bag is sturdy enough for everyday wear, and it is a sweet way to give a second life to denim that has earned its retirement from the wardrobe.
- Patchwork basics, gently done. The patchwork on the front is approachable and looks lovely even with imperfectly matched pieces, which makes this a kind project for confident beginners and a relaxing sew for everyone else.
- A really wearable finished piece. The shape, the flap, and the strap together make a bag you will actually use, and the materials cost almost nothing because they come straight from your mending pile.
Do you have a pair of jeans or an old shirt waiting for the right project? We would love to hear in the comments how you tend to use up worn-in fabrics in your sewing.
