Recycled Tote Bag

 by ansleybleu
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My friends had a clothes swap and I got this pretty a-line skirt. It was too small for me, but I was in love with the embroidered flower. So, I decided to make it into a simple tote bag.
 
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Step 1: Trim the skirt.

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I trimmed off the bottom and top of the skirt using a ruler with guide marks and a rotary cutter.
Nikki5150 says: Aug 14, 2011. 9:30 PM
Thought I recognized that Leia hat from Etsy! Between that place and here, my butt only leaves the computer chair when I just have to stop clicking for ideas and craft! Great idea!
Mauigerbil says: Aug 5, 2011. 9:24 PM
Cool! NOBODY luvs recycling more than MEEEEE!!!!!!!!
amnesia92 says: Aug 28, 2009. 7:16 AM
this is a good idea, and great job!
cutekitten says: Feb 13, 2009. 8:10 PM
nice job
thricecursed says: Jan 16, 2009. 9:45 AM
That's a great idea! I am always looking for a new way to use old clothes. :) Thanks!
canida says: Aug 19, 2008. 12:03 PM
Looks great! If you'll be using it as a purse/tote I'd probably consider adding a lining as well; finding a lined skirt would make it dead easy.
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