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Step 2The Vision
Its good to have a basic idea of what you are going to create so you dont end up wasting materials. This step is mostly for my sanity so you can skip it if you dont need to know the logic behind the design.
The zipper:
the zipper for this jacket is 23 inches long and has a double pull. Since I want to use this as a closure for the bag, I am going to remove it IN TACT and plan my dimensions around the length of the zipper.
My dimensions will be 15in wide x 12in tall x 4in deep.
23(zipper) - 15(average size laptop) = 8.
Divide 8 by half is 4in.
All of these dimensions are variable to the jacket you have.
The pockets:
the pockets on this style of jacket arent removed easily, they are part of the jacket not a floating liner inside the coat. I am going to plan to use the pockets in the design of the tote. Since the pockets enter inward toward the zipper, I am removing that part of the jacket in tact as well. LOGIC
The third pocket:
there is a third pocket on the sleeve, will be great for a cell phone. I am going to cut off the sleeves and fashion the one with the pocket into the carrying strap, utilizing the pocket. CREATIVE
The picture frame:
I will inset a picture frame using my sewing machine and some clear plastic salvaged from the recycle bin. INNOVATIVE
The bling:
with my fabric paints, I am adding some of the wonderful things my mother gave me, painted all over the tote, using the green accent bits to add some extra color. RESOURCEFUL
The zipper:
the zipper for this jacket is 23 inches long and has a double pull. Since I want to use this as a closure for the bag, I am going to remove it IN TACT and plan my dimensions around the length of the zipper.
My dimensions will be 15in wide x 12in tall x 4in deep.
23(zipper) - 15(average size laptop) = 8.
Divide 8 by half is 4in.
All of these dimensions are variable to the jacket you have.
The pockets:
the pockets on this style of jacket arent removed easily, they are part of the jacket not a floating liner inside the coat. I am going to plan to use the pockets in the design of the tote. Since the pockets enter inward toward the zipper, I am removing that part of the jacket in tact as well. LOGIC
The third pocket:
there is a third pocket on the sleeve, will be great for a cell phone. I am going to cut off the sleeves and fashion the one with the pocket into the carrying strap, utilizing the pocket. CREATIVE
The picture frame:
I will inset a picture frame using my sewing machine and some clear plastic salvaged from the recycle bin. INNOVATIVE
The bling:
with my fabric paints, I am adding some of the wonderful things my mother gave me, painted all over the tote, using the green accent bits to add some extra color. RESOURCEFUL
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