Visual guides using photos within a collage demonstrate how recycled jeans are awesome for these nautical style totes.  The fresh blue and white stripes get me every time.  I was not able to source this sewing project any further than this Chinese Micro-Blog here called RZ Designs by Robin.  (I would not attempt to use this free sewing tutorial unless I had some bag-making experience under my belt as it would end up in the corner in a heap.)  I notice that the handles are cor

What a beautiful bag and the sewing tutorial by Havalah from Sisters, Sisters is FREE. I adore the leather and stripes and how Havalah  coordinated that extra splash of color with the great fabric inside. Get the Tutorial Sewing Machine Techniques : Leather Sewing Tips When sewing leather, always use a chisel-tip leather needle, which cuts the material instead of separating the weave, and use a heavy-weight upholstery thread. Gather the right materials for sewing leather with

Sifting through a pile of clothing put aside for donations, Stephanie Saul came across this nautical polo shirt that belonged to her husband and recalled a bag she saw online earlier.  Inspired by the fresh blue stripes, she created a fresh navy blue striped hobo bag that she carried as a cross-body purse.  The Polo Shirt Hobo bag turned out to be a nice size and Stephanie admits she simply “eyeballed” cutting the shape of her upcycled hobo bag based on the size of the shirt