by kkcogle 30 Jan 2011

Earlier this week, I went into Goodwill looking for a scarf to use in my next project. I hit the jackpot! Not only did I find a scarf...but a skirt to match! Today I started cutting...and this is what I came up with! I have made other purses with this "kangaroo" pouch pocket front...and simply LOVE them! I used a placemat that I had, under the front pouch pocket. The straps form the "belt-loops" to hold the tie in place. I was pretty happy with the results...and would possibly make this style again. Do you suppose the lady who donated the skirt - will recognize it when I walk down the street with it over my shoulder? I put a smilebox together to show some close-up shots...click the link & enjoy!

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by robinbird 04 Feb 2011

Such an adorable purse you've done& how fun to search out something from Goodwill.I have a pair of pants that this would match.Could you please tell the author of the purse book? Thanks for sharing your project& God's blessings.:~D

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kkcogle by kkcogle 04 Feb 2011

I think it was bevintex that said something about a book she had...maybe she will see this and post the author. I don't use patterns for my purses...make them up as I go...:)

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by spanishpeach 04 Feb 2011

Asolutely love this bag, design, colours and love that it is recycled.Here in Spain we can't get many nice fabrics or they are very expensive.I recycle as much as I can, it is great fun and means I can save the pennies for something really good like silk.LOL.Would be proud to strut my stuff with that on my shoulder.Well Done !!!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 04 Feb 2011

thank you! It was nice to read a little bit about your recylcing!

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by pldc 01 Feb 2011

recycling cute & pratical my fav...........orite things! *4U Hugs Loralye

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kkcogle by kkcogle 01 Feb 2011

thanks!

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by pldc 01 Feb 2011

recycling cute & pratical my fav...........orite things! *4U Hugs Loralye

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by sandralochran 01 Feb 2011

Love it

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kkcogle by kkcogle 01 Feb 2011

thank you!

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by gerryvb 01 Feb 2011

wow, you sure are creative!!lovely!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 01 Feb 2011

thanks... it was a fun project!

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by gerryvb 01 Feb 2011

wow, you sure are creative!!lovely!

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by liza727272 01 Feb 2011

adorable - done the same thing with my old jeans - love u

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kkcogle by kkcogle 01 Feb 2011

thanks...let's see a picture of yours!

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by dlonnahawkins 01 Feb 2011

That is great - we need to recycle a little more.

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kkcogle by kkcogle 01 Feb 2011

yes...recycling makes for some fun projects!

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by clawton 01 Feb 2011

Oh that turned our great!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 01 Feb 2011

thanks!

kkcogle by kkcogle 01 Feb 2011

thanks!

kkcogle by kkcogle 01 Feb 2011

thanks!

kkcogle by kkcogle 01 Feb 2011

oh my...

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by shuede 31 Jan 2011

Very creative to see a purse in that skirt. It's amazing how much you get done - right down to the professional presentation - impressive!!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 31 Jan 2011

Thank you! What a nice compliment! :)

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by keeponsewing 31 Jan 2011

Ingenious! I love recycling things like that. I can see why that skirt was "speaking to you"... Love the fabric print and the way you used the everything. Thank you for showing us this.

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kkcogle by kkcogle 31 Jan 2011

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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by softhearted1 31 Jan 2011

From skirt to purse....amazing. Very nice work :)

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kkcogle by kkcogle 31 Jan 2011

thanks!

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by lulu07 31 Jan 2011

Great job, love your new purse.

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kkcogle by kkcogle 31 Jan 2011

thank you!

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by stickmuster 31 Jan 2011

it´s a very good idea & a fantastic work *********

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kkcogle by kkcogle 31 Jan 2011

thank you, too!

kkcogle by kkcogle 31 Jan 2011

thank you, too!

kkcogle by kkcogle 31 Jan 2011

thank you, too!

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by quilter124 31 Jan 2011

very resourceful....and I love "Goodwill" also for lots of things....especially silk men's ties....I use those to make cute silk tie purses....with embroidery, but some don't get it as the tie is so interesting.....great recycling project....thanks for sharing....

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kkcogle by kkcogle 31 Jan 2011

I would sure like to see one of those purses you make...I've seen some made from neckties...but I'd like to see yours!

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by workbecky 31 Jan 2011

If that lady see this gorgeous purse, she will say "I used to have the perfect skirt to go with that purse" and you will just smile and say "you did?". Beautiful work. I bought some shirts at Goodwill to make into adult bibs. My father has Alzhemiers and sometimes eating is messy. I don't want them to "look" like a bib. My niece-in-law helped me design a fake shirt pattern but I haven't done it yet. Been busy with the new grandson coming and making paper dolls for the granddaughters. Becky

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kkcogle by kkcogle 31 Jan 2011

you will have to post pictures of your bibs when you finish them..I bet they will be cute...or should I say "handsome"!

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by rmj8939 31 Jan 2011

Nice work!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 31 Jan 2011

thank you!

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by castelyn 31 Jan 2011

Kim this turned out great. Well done *4u Hugs Yvonne

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kkcogle by kkcogle 31 Jan 2011

thanks Yvonne!

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by mops Moderator 31 Jan 2011

Great work! What do you use as interlining to keep the shape so nicely?

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kkcogle by kkcogle 31 Jan 2011

I actually use some of my med weight stabilizer and a thin batting. It depends on the style purse, as to what or how much of each I use. I like them on the thicker side.

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by shirlener88 31 Jan 2011

Adorable work Kim!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 31 Jan 2011

Thanks, Shirlene! It was another fun one to make!

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by april22 31 Jan 2011

You are very creatif.Love it!!**

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kkcogle by kkcogle 31 Jan 2011

thanks!

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by sukiray 31 Jan 2011

Ladies! Just dawned on me, watch what you are buying in the thrift store these days. I don't mean to be negative, but you may be coming home with more than you bargained for, like bed bugs.
BE CAREFUL!
Sukiray

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bevintex by bevintex 31 Jan 2011

Yuck.

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by suzettebritz 30 Jan 2011

Absolutely amazing!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 30 Jan 2011

thanks!

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by leenova54 30 Jan 2011

The purse is wonderful! The way I love purses I really should learn to make some for myself! You do a great job on yours! I have a beautiful red dress from Goodwill I bought several years ago that would never fit me but I loved the fabric and still have not made it into a purse!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 30 Jan 2011

then, GET BUSY! ha ha...I want to see it done this week...ok?

bevintex by bevintex 30 Jan 2011

I have the perfect book of patterns for this. The perfect handmade bag is the title and it's 35 totes, purses and more from recycled items. Gotta look through and see what i can find.

leenova54 by leenova54 31 Jan 2011

Not going to happen this week, lol. Our son is staying here most of the week and then 2-3 nights a week till he finds a job in the area he moved to this weekend, it's 60 miles away. He's on my computer the entire time he is here and that is where my machine is too. Need to find a good design for the purse too, love the one someone else made but I forget who, done in black and white....gotta search projects.

bevintex by bevintex 01 Feb 2011

It's funny, I like to make them but don't actually carry one.

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by mysew1325 30 Jan 2011

your bags are the greatest...

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kkcogle by kkcogle 30 Jan 2011

thank you...I have fun with them.

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by sukiray 30 Jan 2011

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! You are very talented. It is a one of a kind work of art. The woman that donated the skirt will be very jealous.
Sukiray

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kkcogle by kkcogle 30 Jan 2011

she will probably want it back!

bevintex by bevintex 30 Jan 2011

Just say What skirt? I don't see any skirts.

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by noah 30 Jan 2011

These are allstunning you should be very proud of yourself!!!carolyn

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kkcogle by kkcogle 30 Jan 2011

thank you, Carolyn!

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by embroderymom 30 Jan 2011

great idea very nice

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kkcogle by kkcogle 30 Jan 2011

thank you!

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by bevintex 30 Jan 2011

Wow, wouldn't that be a great challenge, pick up a trift store item and reinvent it into something totally different. You have inspired me to check out the Goodwill store in town that just opened. Thanks
Bev

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bevintex by bevintex 30 Jan 2011

http://shopgoodwill.com/ if you don't have one in your town. The money goes to a good cause

kkcogle by kkcogle 30 Jan 2011

yes, that would be a fun challenge! the best part, I would have my project already done! I am glad to inspire you...check out your new store and go home and whip something up...then show us, ok??

bevintex by bevintex 30 Jan 2011

OK! Will get right on it. Deborah-leenova we have been challenged, you make yours and then I'll show off mine.
LOL
bev

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by kkcogle 30 Jan 2011

click & enjoy!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 30 Jan 2011

ttt

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