Thursday 21 July 2011

Bee happy ..... recycle!

Mr Happy was going to give a pair of cargo trousers to the charity shop when I had a good idea!

I thought I would try and make a bag using them and this is the finished product.  Because the fabric is heavy cotton it is great for a bag, hard wearing and soft.



The bag is made of one leg.

It has a pocket on each side of the bag.


This pocket is from the leg of the trousers.


This pocket is from the backside :)

I used ribbon to hide where I had cut the pockets out and to help hold them onto the bag.

I decided it needed a little something else so I used some of my button stash to add
something fancy.  The handle is hessian fabric.

I am going to put this cute bag on Etsy or Folksy me thinks.

Hope you like :)

Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!

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20 comments:

  1. salty pebble21 July 2011 at 12:29

    looks really great- re-cycling as well;0)xx

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  2. Gem21 July 2011 at 12:31

    How very thrifty of you, it looks great xxx

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  3. PoetessWug21 July 2011 at 12:39

    Very cute!...And very crafty and resourceful of you too! :-)

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  4. gillyflower21 July 2011 at 12:41

    Brilliant idea, well done!

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  5. Dotty21 July 2011 at 12:41

    Wow- that is great. Practical and cute

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  6. ♥ Miss Tea21 July 2011 at 12:42

    you're so resourceful and creative!! love how you recycle your hubby's cargo pants into a bag, love those buttons and ribbon, they're cute! xx Susan

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  7. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms21 July 2011 at 13:03

    Genius. Love it.

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  8. VintageVicki21 July 2011 at 13:18

    That is a great idea - can just imagine all the men in blogland wondering where their favourite trousers/shorts have gone ;)

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  9. somewhere on the avenue21 July 2011 at 14:57

    Luverly, and I bet you sell it fast! xx

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  10. Tina21 July 2011 at 16:33

    That i a cute little bag!! Really lovely!
    xx

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  11. Kandi21 July 2011 at 17:16

    What a nice idea, I do like things made from other things.
    Kandi x

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  12. Polly Dolly21 July 2011 at 17:33

    Thats is so clever and pretty xx

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  13. bellaboo21 July 2011 at 18:34

    10 out of 10 for creativity! :0)

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  14. lemonade kitty21 July 2011 at 20:56

    How very stylish!! I can see a trend for "cargo bags" coming on, Lucey x

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  15. BeautifulDees22 July 2011 at 05:40

    Really you are so talented...I love your blog and your post's. Thank you for being so supportive of me.
    Love,Debbie

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  16. ALISON22 July 2011 at 13:52

    Another great idea......I don't throw anything away.......if I think I can use it in another way.I have made a cute bag out of a red gingham shirt ...I'll show it in a couple of days.....ciao Alison

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  17. Little Blue Mouse22 July 2011 at 23:58

    It looks great and I love your idea with the ribbon.

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  18. Angie - Bumble Bee's Craft Den25 July 2011 at 16:15

    Oooh what a fab idea - the fabric really looks good as well!

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  19. Anonymous26 July 2011 at 03:38

    What a fantastic idea!! Found your blog through Tea Diary, and I'm so glad I did. Will Bee back for more!

    Blessings,
    Marianne

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  20. Connys Cottage2 August 2011 at 11:44

    thats great


    Greatings send you Conny

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