This week's project has been some more small items. Sunglasses cases this time, from this book:
Yes, I got two new bag books in a week. Both are fantastic - lots of patterns and ideas, good instructions, some different things. I just loved the sunglasses pouch in this one and knew I would have to make it. So I did - or, more accurately, I made it 5 times:
I really had fun with choosing interesting pieces of denim for this. How about the back of this one - what a cute flower from these little girl jeans:
And I loved the decorative stitching on this one too:
I had great fun choosing lining fabric too. I used more of the curtain samples I was given. There were some gorgeous fabrics - and the pieces were not large enough to line bags, but there was plenty to line these cases:
I'm thinking of making more lined pouches - some by adapting this pattern, and some using the various other patterns I have. Small items are often bought by people who won't spend the money on a large bag - and these were very satisfying to make.
I have to say though, on my wish list is a press to add studs! Sewing poppers is really tedious...!
I'm sharing this on the following link parties:
Creation Corner
Sew Darn Crafty
This blog shows my recycled denim creations, along with tutorials for items I have designed myself. I collect old jeans (a strange collection, I know!) and cut them up to make bags of varying sizes and shapes. I then sell these to raise money for The Sure Foundation, which feeds starving children in the village of Utange, near Mombasa, in Kenya.





I love recycling denim too! Thanks so much for leaving a comment on my blog, but I was unable to reply directly because you are showing as a 'non-reply comment blogger'. You may want to change the settings on your blog so that folks can reply directly to your lovely comments. Jxo
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