Recycled denim draw string bags

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These bags were first thought of years ago when needed something for tent stakes. So taking ripped or out of useable jeans and cutting the legs off them.

We found a slightly bigger at top bag could be made for them.

This also is a good project to do when finding out what a new sewing machine you get to use does. Stitching and size of stitch.

{no not that Stitch}

Also how well it tolerates you using it.

We do these in a flat style of design. And are doubled run stitched with a 'heart beat' path of thread. Also double strung with shoe lace and wooden beads or cinch when available. A basic design but also handy for many things. These when done are listed by bottom flat wide and top wide with the height of them. Will see if can get some starting pictures as we do one or two as well because some have asked us for how we do things.

The reason of the used paint leg for the taper is because of the hook on the top of the tent stake takes up more room then the bottom point. Also we leave an amount of material in the bottom as well to help prevent them from poking through. Though many times we just hook the stakes over the edge of the bag then tie it shut for easy removal and carrying around site.

Then again once you have bought the bag you can use it for what ever however you wish to do so.

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this one was made out of a pair of overalls and had an extra 2 pocket on the side which was kept as well. this one is not available was given to the Lady who is letting me molest her machine.

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And for the starting of things two fresh cut off jean legs to make more of these into.

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First turn inside out and sew the bottom togetherthen 45 the top corners so the lace can be strung.

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A line of stitch two or three below the 'v' ensures it will not rip down the side as is used.fold over first one side and sew flap making a place for the draw string to slide through.then do the other side. You will end up with a place on the edges like this where the draw string is threaded through.

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Now to double string these, no not pull right side out till done. It is easier this way. First I made an eye on a brass rod to help with the process.Using shoe laces you first string one direction.then the other.

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I then use wooden beads this time for a slide cinch. You could also use plastic spring cinches as well.ClosedOpened

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three more larger sized bags