Plaid Shorts Purse

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  Step 1

  So this is what I used to make this bag. I started by cutting the legs and crotch off the shorts.

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  Step 2

  I cut up the seam a bit in the front and back, and sewed them together. Basically made a skirt.

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  Step 3

  Then I cut off the button, and put it aside for later. I also sewed up the front, from the bottom of the zipper to the top, and across the top of the zipper.

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  Step 4

  I turned it inside out, and cut out the piece of fabric that was behind the buttonhole.

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  Step 5

  Then I pinned and sewed the bottom of the bag closed.

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  Step 6

  I laid out my lining shirt, and luckily, it was just the right width!! I cut it above the top of the bag, for seam allowance.

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  Step 7

  I turned the lining inside out, and pinned and sewed the shirt seam closed.

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  Step 8

  I turned the lining right side out, and put the still-inside-out bag inside it. I folded down the raw edge to line up with the bottom of the waistband.

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  Step 9

  This particular pair of shorts had this little extra seam thingie sticking out, so i pinned my lining to it and secured it with a whipstitch.

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  Step 10

  I turned my bag right side out, poked out my corners, and stuck my fabric marker through the buttonhole. I marked where the button would go, then I attached it.

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  Step 11

  For the straps, I removed and unfolded one of the cuffs on the shorts. Then I cut it in half and ironed it flat. I then attached the two pieces together to form one long strip.

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  Step 12

  I also cut strips from the lining shirt to the same width and length. I connected them together.

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  Step 13

  I put both strips right sides together, and sewed along the longer edges. Then I turned the strap right side out and ironed it flat.

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  Step 14

  I realized that I'd need to make sure the strap wouldn't roll, so I sewed along the outside. When I got to the open ends, I tucked them in a bit and sewed them closed.

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  Step 15

  I connected the straps with a square and X stitch (does that have a name?).

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  Step 16

  And now I have a neat unique new bag!!

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Dar's Doodles · Johnstown, Pennsylvania, US · 3 projects 1st September 2011

Absolutely adorable! I've been thinking of making purses out of old shorts, skirts, etc. You've given me some ideas. Love the matching lining and handle.

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