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Friday, June 10

Denim upcycled - A tote for the farmer's market

I found some fun fabric at Joan's a couple of weeks ago: apples and oranges. The minute I saw them I knew just that I wanted to make a tote to go to the farmer's market that is held 2 blocks from our house on Sundays from May to October. I needed something sturdy to resist the weight but instead of canvas, used more denim reclaimed from Old jeans. 


It's roomy but low profile with a wide base to tuck in the groceries without piling them too much. I added a big pocket in the front for my cell phone and sunglasses,

 

a strap for closure with a really big button, a padded strap for comfort.



Inside I added a pocket with a snap to tuck in my wallet.


I'm out of Jeans for now but no matter: more upcycling to come

31 comments:

  1. This bag is gorgeous. I love the fabrics you used.
    xoxo,
    Amy

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  2. That bag is so cute! Perfect for the market.

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  3. Awesome as usual! And if you need/want for denim, I have two huge rubber maid containers full of them from TDHD. Let me know today and I'll send them back with Joan.

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  4. super cute! I love the citrus fabric!

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  5. VERY cute! I love the fabric choice... very summer-y! :) Thanks for linking up at Sassy Sites for our ffa party! Have a wonderful weekend! xoxo!!

    -Marni

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  6. I absolutely love this bag! The fruit fabrics are awesome! Great project.

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  7. Love the bag!

    New follower from the Relax & Surf Hop! Hope you can stop by and return the follow :)

    Cristi
    http://thekingscourt4.blogspot.com/

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  8. Great upcycle! And how fortunate to have a market so closeby!

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  9. What fantastic fabrics for market shopping!

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  10. This is beautiful! The fruit fabric is just perfect for market!Great job!
    Calling from creative bloggers party...hope to see you on my blog:)

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  11. Great use for old jeans - and that fabric is super funky and just perfect for a market bag!

    I would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at:
    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
    Have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success

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  12. Super neat-o! You chose the perfect fabrics! What a cheerful fun bag!

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  13. What a great idea to use jeans...I *love* that fabric, how perfect for the Farmers Market

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  14. Great idea - lining it with demin for added strength. What a great bag.

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  15. This is great! I'm going through my husband's huge pile of jeans and see if there are any he won't miss. lol ;-)

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  16. What a clever use for old jeans!! Would love for you to stop by and share it at the Tuesday To Do Party! http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2011/06/tuesday-to-do-14-and-13-list-makers.html

    Smiles!
    Jami

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  17. Those fruit prints are perfect! I love to upcycle, too, and I have quite the stash of jeans. I never thought of using them as a base for something like this. Thanks for the idea!

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  18. Your bag is really energetic and so fresh! Fabrics are fabulous :)

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  19. Very cute. You did a great job. Hope you have time to check out mine at http://loreen-kniftyknits.blogspot.com/ Have a great week.

    Loreen

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  20. The jeans as liner looks so great - and such a good idea, a nice STURDY lining that can take lots of abuse!

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  21. That's super cute. The fabric's perfect for the farmer's market. Awesome job!

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  22. Cute! Come and join our link party: http://fabricbowsandmore.blogspot.com/2011/06/link-party-no9-will-see-it-wednesday.html

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  23. What fun and colorful fabric, and what a wonderful idea to make a market tote with it. Perfect !
    Hugs, cindy

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  24. Love it! thanks for sharing this to TSWL!

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  25. Hi!

    I am your new follower!
    I came across ur blog on Simply Designing's Linky Party.
    I loved your tote!
    Could you visit my blog too and follow back please?

    Alia
    http://aliascreativelife.blogspot.com/

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  26. I LOVE THIS!! I love it so much I featured it this week at my Hookin' Up with HoH party!

    Stop by and grab a button if you'd like!

    Allison @ House of Hepworths

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  27. I think this is such a great idea. I would love to feature this on Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button.
    Thanks!

    http://reuseandupcycle.blogspot.com

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