What do you do with your Husbands worn out Pendleton shirt? you make a purse..yep, I made a purse with Gary's old worn out Pendleton for our daughter Bernadette. I salvaged the good material and reused the pockets.
I purchased the 100% dark gray fabric to make the outside and straps and added some braided trim.
Embroidered our daughters Bernadette's initials on the pocket flap.
I was able to reclaim enough pendelton fabric to line the purse and re-use a pocket for the inside as well.
And there you have it.. A recycled shirt made into a purse. I made up my own purse pattern for this design.
I love being able to reuse and re-purpose something old into something new again. It just makes me feel good. As the saying goes "Waste not, Want not!".
Have a sweet week!
I am join in with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch
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22 comments:
Hi Elizabeth:
I think your repurpose of your husband's shirt into a purse for your daughter is great. Love the fabric...recycling a Pendleton, no less...and a perfect bag inside and out. Very clever!
Have a great week!
xoxo
Donna
Love it!! I'm sure Bernadette will treasure it. I always have ideas for repurposing....but somehow when I am starting a quilt I don't make the leap to actually use the repurposed stuff!! Ugh. I think soooooo in the box. :)
Hi Elizabeth!
Aren't you so clever? The purse is beautiful and I love the design. That old Pendlton has a new life...cool!
Hugs & Blesses, Chris
Dearest Elizabeth, You are so creative! I love, love, love that purse! I so wish we were neighbors, maybe your creativity could rub off on me.
Love and hugs, Cindy
Well, alls I can say is that it must be nice to be so talented in the sewing department!! That is a blessing!
HOW CUTE!! Ok, you are going to have to publish your patterns now! :) Great job! Bernadette will LOVE it!
xoxo
becky
What a cute purse--very creative on your part!
She'll love it.
Melinda
Hi you two,
What a creative way to re-use a shirt. I know your daughter will adore it.
That little trip to France- I won't be going (unless I win the lottery) but I hope Kit takes lots of pics.
big hugs,
Barb
Brilliant gal! Bernadette's purse is more than just a purse this way...
Now that's recycling!
Brenda
That is adorable! It is so cute, you did a great job, and how sweet she has her dad's shirt with her...love it!
oh wow! Elizabeth that purse is awesome...your so creative... your daughter is going to love it! Have a super day! Hugs, Jennifer
G'eve Elizabeth ~ What a cute creation! I would've NEVAH thought of this. I remember when White Stag & Pendleton were the IN fashion & cost an arm & leg & now they are in Wal Mart ... guess I can afford them now, chuckle.
Hope you had a lovely Tsgiving holiday celebration, my friend.
Have a beautiful week ~
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
How clever! You sew (and design) really well. Good job
You are so clever, Elizabeth! I LOVE it!!!
You asked about the little snowman in hot chocolate... it is 3 balls made from almond paste on a wood skewer, decorated with sugar beads. Isn't it cute? :)
Hope all is cozy & happy at your house,
~ Zuzu
I adore wooooool.....and love to make anything out of it... This is a splendid idea.. My dad passed away when my daughter was seven. She was the apple of his eye.... I saved his very favorite red Pendleton shirt for years and when my grandson was born I made his Christmas stocking out of it. I put a little silk bag inside full of little trinkets to signify special things that I prayed for his life......and a little note about how much he meant to me.... My daughter loves bringing it out every year.
Warm blessings,
Spencer
Wow...how perfect. You did an awesome job! I love it!
I love recyled items,especially something as cool as that!
What a lovely idea and great design! Besides recycling the shirt it's a great way to make a sentimental gift!
What a beautiful job you did! That is a great re-purpose!
Hi Elizabeth! I thought I recognized your blog after coming over from Dawn's listing of CA blogs. We are two weeks new in Fremont. So fun to see "familiar" faces here. I have participated in Met Mon while staging our home in Vermont to sell. Love the purse idea. I am book marking it.
Hello Elizabeth,
you have a very lovly home.
greatings send you Conny
We have reanig to!!1:-(
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