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Recycled Tote Bag

Recycled Tote Bag
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 1Trim the skirt.

Trim the skirt.
I trimmed off the bottom and top of the skirt using a ruler with guide marks and a rotary cutter.
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6 comments
Aug 14, 2011. 9:30 PMNikki5150 says:
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!
Aug 5, 2011. 9:24 PMMauigerbil says:
Cool! NOBODY luvs recycling more than MEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Aug 28, 2009. 7:16 AMamnesia92 says:
this is a good idea, and great job!
Feb 13, 2009. 8:10 PMcutekitten says:
nice job
Jan 16, 2009. 9:45 AMthricecursed says:
That's a great idea! I am always looking for a new way to use old clothes. :) Thanks!
Aug 19, 2008. 12:03 PMcanida says:
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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