Monday 27 February 2012

An Experiment in Upcycling

I've been reading Mollie Makes again. I know, it can be dangerous...
This time I was inspired to take a couple of vintage tea towels and turn them into a messenger bag. I'm all about upcycling these days!
I'm not so sure about the Scenic Cornwall one now though, I think it will make me feel like a tourist when I use it. I may have another go using just the loud 70s floral design (I've got tons of them, they came from my Aunt's house). I think I'll adapt it so it has a fold over flap as well.
And shorten the straps, this one hangs somewhere near my knees. Mind you, so do a lot of things these days ;(

16 comments:

  1. Kate27 February 2012 at 02:16

    Great make - look forward to seeing the adapted version.

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  2. cucki27 February 2012 at 03:00

    wow it is so beautiful..i love it so much,,
    hugs and love xx

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  3. Clare-Aimetu27 February 2012 at 03:25

    Great idea resulting in a fab bag - I'm all for using things in new ways

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  4. Clare-Aimetu27 February 2012 at 03:25

    Great idea resulting in a fab bag - I'm all for using things in new ways

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  5. Linda27 February 2012 at 05:02

    An excellent use of the tea towels. It looks very useful. At under 5 feet, a lot of things are too long for me too. :-D

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  6. Mylene27 February 2012 at 06:24

    wow! it turns out Great!!

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  7. DebbieSFL27 February 2012 at 13:48

    very cute!!

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  8. Ranae27 February 2012 at 18:05

    Super cool!!!

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  9. Kathryn27 February 2012 at 20:43

    Wow! When my tea towels are done, they're done - good for rags only.
    I laughed out loud at that last observation of yours. Too funny!

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  10. Dani - tkdchick28 February 2012 at 11:20

    Great bag, but must agree the fabbies need to be a little more matchy-matchy! They're too different for my tastes.

    I do enjoy the creative things you come up with!

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  11. Mouse28 February 2012 at 14:29

    heheheheh still giggling at the last comment ... and cooo great idea and thing the bright fabrics will work better and a fold over flap will be far more practical :) love mouse xxxxx

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  12. Julie29 February 2012 at 05:02

    LOL scaffolding required here too!!!

    Great bag, saw the latest Mollie Makes in the shop, cuties reminded me of the Tilda bunnies,

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  13. Heidi29 February 2012 at 05:04

    LOL! You are too funny Christine! Love the bag though. I love using things for something else especially things that would otherwise just sit in a closet or drawer.

    Hugs from Holland ~
    Heidi

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  14. Sally29 February 2012 at 05:44

    You certainly made me giggle with that last comment!

    The bag is a brilliant idea!

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  15. Nicola29 February 2012 at 23:02

    LOL.

    I love how you "upcycle". I always look forward to your knitting ones.

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  16. Barb1 March 2012 at 08:00

    Christine I quite agree with the "gravity" problem I have it too. Like the idea of the bag,but not as much as my brooch!!!

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