FREE PATTERN ~ Learn How to turn a pair of Old Jeans into a stylish Tote Bag.

Finished size of the bag: 13'' wide on bottom x 11'' tall x 5'' deep
To make this classy Tote Bag you will need:
1 - pair of old jeans
2 - 19'' x 15'' (48cm x 38cm) panels of canvas for the lining
2 - 19'' x 15'' (48cm x 38cm) panels of medium weight interfacing (Pellon SF101 is my favorite)
2 - 25'' (64cm) long webbing for the handles
I'm using my Juki TL2200 QVP Mini sewing machine.
Use 1/2'' seam allowance when making this bag.
Check out my blog post for more progress photos + info: www.sotakco.nl/
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SUPPLIES:
- Thread: Guttermann universal polyester thread for piecing
Dual Duty Heavy thread for topstiching (use standard thread in your bobbin)
- 100/16 sewing machine needle
- Sharp fabric sheers, mine are Gingher brand
- Chalk or Fabric marking pen, I'm using Clover Chaco Liner: amzn.to/40J6pDR
- Sharp Seam Ripper
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[@melindafisher1584]

My sister-in-law just gave me a pair my brother’s jeans and asked to make some project bags from them. He passed away in December 2023, and I had offered to make her some keepsake items from some of his clothing. I had watched this video a year ago and it is the perfect pattern to make her a tote bag. Your instructions are so clear, and easy to follow. Thank you!!

[@MidIronMoni]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!! I LOVE my bag and would love to show it to you. It was a lot of fun to make and I appreciate you taking the time to work out the measurements and cutting method and sharing all of this. Hugs.

[@lindah1522]

Made one last night and I love it. I added one of the front jeans pocket to the lining so I could have an inside pocket. ❤ 14:36

[@lynnpasteris4362]

I made several of these bags and gave them to all the ladies in my family last Christmas.

[@yoitskate6086]

Thankyou for sharing such a great tutorial and for the free pattern. I have so many of your patterns and they are always a favorite and turn out fabulous. So happy to recycle jeans and keep them out of the landfill. Plus they will last a lifetime ✨🥰✨

[@marianb2826]

Love the sound of scissors ❤️✂️🪡🧵. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@sotakhandmade]

Thanks for watching!

[@lenorerhodes8110]

I have just finished this bag for my 22 year old niece for Christmas. Thank you so much for sharing. It was a fabulous make. ❤️❤️❤️🌺

[@sotakhandmade]

You are so welcome!

[@stitchgirl25]

I loved making this bag so much! It was fun to put together and I'm so happy with the way it turned out. When I saw this video, I knew I finally had a use for my "dream jeans" (jeans I've been saving and hoping to fit into again. 😂🤣). Thank you for the wonderful, detailed tutorial!!

[@sotakhandmade]

Great job!

[@sharonmaue6812]

Thank you Svetlana! I have so many of your patterns and love your designs and tutorials! You are so talented and inspirational! ❤️

[@sotakhandmade]

Thank you so much!

[@susiewilson3943]

Thanks so much! I've been wanting to repurpose denim into bags and I wasn't sure how to go about it. Your tutorial is excellent. 💙

[@sotakhandmade]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rachelperkins1373]

I made this bag today. Thank you so much. I had a sewing success with your clear instructions. Happy Dance ❤

[@sotakhandmade]

Great job!

[@lenorerhodes8110]

Fabulous tutorial, thank you so much for sharing. I think I will make one for my 22 year old niece for Christmas. She will love it. ❤️🌺

[@sotakhandmade]

Lucky niece :)

[@mariondieleman5926]

I just purchased my first pattern from you! Now I see this! I am hooked. Thank you for your excellent tutorial and your excellent patterns!

[@sotakhandmade]

that means a lot, thank you :)

[@paulharbour6153]

😁 I love this tutorial. It's so simple and easy to follow.

[@sotakhandmade]

Glad you think so!

[@carolynnapperr3494]

I love watching your videos. I’ve made so many of your bags and containers. Keep sewing girl!

[@sotakhandmade]

Thank you! Will do!

[@IMOO1896]

Hey, I’ve been missing you! All your projects are very well done!

[@sotakhandmade]

Oh thank you!

[@MsElementals]

I sure wish I could cut as straight as you do!

[@patriciamurphy7368]

Thank you for a great project...have a load of old jeans stashed..you have made my evening..i love seeing your great tutorials..thank you

[@sotakhandmade]

You are so welcome!

[@annblachly8068]

Very meticulous and professionally done. Thank you for sharing.

[@sotakhandmade]

Thank you very much!

[@lindajoyce5322]

Love love love your channel!!!!!

[@sotakhandmade]

Thank you so much!!

[@tinahogg20]

Thank you! What a great recycling idea!

[@sotakhandmade]

Glad you like it!

[@kiara524]

Very nice! Thank you😊❤️❤️❤️

[@sotakhandmade]

Welcome 😊

[@cmdc7116]

love this bag, I'm going to thrift some jeans and make it. You are great at showing how to do it, thank you~!!

[@sotakhandmade]

Have fun!

[@marionmathews9852]

I love this bag! I’m definitely going to try this. Thank you.

[@sotakhandmade]

Have fun!

[@lindagg8451]

Great design and tutorial-as always!! Thank you.

[@sotakhandmade]

Happy to hear that, thanks :)

[@Siobhanmac1964]

Great video , it always good to know what to do with old jeans , thank you for the inspiration ❤

[@sotakhandmade]

You are so welcome!

[@GloriaHasberry]

Lovely bag and great techniques to recycle!!

[@sotakhandmade]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TheCatlady63]

Just the video I wanted . I have some scrap denim and some old pairs of jeans to make into bags.

[@sotakhandmade]

yay, have fun!

[@joanhukezalie832]

Wow! Excellent demonstration! I’m going to try this! Thank you!

[@sotakhandmade]

Have fun!

[@gammaray4689]

I love the bag. Ill have to make one. And this video reminds me a little bit of Don Kim.

[@Sewing4ever]

Love your videos. Great instructions, and the finish projects are all beautiful. Making a denim bag for an upcoming Christmas gift. Can’t wait to see what you do next.❤❤

[@sotakhandmade]

Have fun!

[@lynnpasteris4362]

Love this video! I wish I saved some of my old jeans!

[@sotakhandmade]

Oh no!

[@EthelDuffy-su4wz]

so easy to follow. awesome tutorial

[@sotakhandmade]

Glad you think so!

[@eduardachi2571]

i love it u make it look so easy many colors of canvas snd even have webbing of nice colors i will be making this

[@sotakhandmade]

Thanks so much 😊

[@gloriabass3579]

Great tutorial with "clear" step by step progression. I would love to see how to add rivets on handles and at what point to add them. Should it be done at the end? And is it necessary to use D-rings for an attachment? Thanks for another great tutorial . . . I'm new at this!!

[@lyndabenner1634]

Excellent, thank you. Love your tutorials.

[@sotakhandmade]

Thanks for watching!

[@carolcoleman8485]

Thank you! Just finished my bag.

[@sotakhandmade]

Wonderful!

[@peggyweatherford4048]

As always…perfection! ❤

[@sotakhandmade]

Thank you! 😊

[@VeronicaB10]

Excellent video, I found you through Craftsy! New subscriber, I love the way you teach and your videos are easy to follow, thanks!

[@sotakhandmade]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@naimeaydogdu9538]

Yine her zamanki gibi harika 👏👏🙋‍♀️🇹🇷🇹🇷🧿🧿

[@virginiascott3290]

Love the classic look. About what size jeans did you use? Women’s or men’s? 100% cotton or some spandex? Thank you for sharing.

[@sonialovesewing2396]

Another great pattern. Thank u and the tutorial

[@sotakhandmade]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sandravols4268]

Awesome

[@judyyoung6969]

What a perfect tote. Thank you. I cant find you pattern on your sire.

[@CaroleeWinstanley]

Thank you. Great bag to make

[@sotakhandmade]

Glad you like it!

[@havvaeyi5132]

Böyle güzel yararlı bir paylaşım da Bulunduğunuz için çok teşekkür ederim Aynısını ben de çalıştım sizden ögrendim herkes tarafından beğenildi Ellerinize emeğinize sağlık❤❤❤❤

[@conniel.4601]

Thanks! Perfect size.

[@sotakhandmade]

Glad you like it!

[@Светлана-б1х7т]

Очень красивая модель сумки...ничего лишнего, а смотрится хорошо...спасибо, что даёте размера в см.

[@lorainejones2375]

Fantastic tutorial! Thank you!

[@sotakhandmade]

You're very welcome!

[@joannevanderwoude208]

Does it matter if there is stretch in the fabric or does the interfacing take care of that?

[@glynneblaik5767]

Just made one, I love it!!

[@sotakhandmade]

How exciting!

[@AnneMarie2308]

Lovely idea!

[@sotakhandmade]

Glad you like it!

[@busysewingbee3819]

This is amazing. ❤ Thank you for sharing!

[@sotakhandmade]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ceciliaohman185]

Beautiful

[@sotakhandmade]

Thank you

[@yacehenfm6032]

Magnifique ❤

[@lindajoyce5322]

Love it!!!!

[@marlene6024]

Hi Svetlana. At 3:08 you are ripping stitches along the top edge of the panel.just before you trim off the top. Is there a reason for this?

[@outofwackk]

Thank you for sharing this is GREAT

[@sotakhandmade]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ninaferolo5084]

Amazing - what kind of needle do you use for this project?

[@sotakhandmade]

size 100/16

[@priscillasepulveda2845]

Muchas gracias ha sido de gran ayuda 👌👏👏👏👏👏❤️🥰🌹

[@joannevanderwoude208]

And what size were the jeans you cut up?

[@user-gq2lm8kv1f]

Does this work on men’s jeans too please ?

[@paulalukas5585]

I am making one for my son. What is the marking tool you used? I have a bin of old jeans in many colors, a great way to use them. THANKS for the free tutorial!!!

[@sotakhandmade]

it's Clover Chaco liner

[@paulalukas5585]

Thank you!@@sotakhandmade

[@gjbowens13]

Very nice ❤

[@sotakhandmade]

Thanks 🤗

[@faedrakelly1195]

Vou tenta fazer só olhando porque não entendo sua língua

[@kimberlysmith2688]

Hi Svetlana! That tote is beautiful. What are the seam allowances? At one point it looked to be 1/4 inch but when you were putting the panels together the size looked larger?

[@sotakhandmade]

1/2” seam allowance

[@kimberlysmith2688]

@@sotakhandmade thank you.

[@MadeByTriniLena]

Good morning dear, appreciate this video🧵💼

[@sotakhandmade]

You are so welcome

[@pamdavis1613]

Why did you choose juki as your machine?

[@pamdavis1613]

I am trying to decide what machine I need for making bags quilts things to sell would love a Bernina but so pricey

[@sylviabrown6617]

Nice

[@sotakhandmade]

Thanks

[@jackienadler4648]

Great.

[@elhogue1641]

At marker 15:20 what is that you sew on? A name tag?

[@elhogue1641]

I meant 8:31 marker..

[@sotakhandmade]

It’s a belt loop I removed from the original jeans

[@anaisabelpovedapaya4855]

👏👏👏😘😘😘☘️☘️☘️

[@denisehosner3405]

🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

[@davidcharles8899]

Thank you so much. Your videos are so easy to follow. A lovely bag❤

[@sotakhandmade]

Glad you like them!