Animegirlie
March 23, 2022, 2:49am
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I bought a shirt 10 years ago at a thrift shop near my office. It was a custom made dress shirt made from a lovely Liberty of London cotton print.
The shirt, sadly, no longer fit me. It sat in my stash for many, many years because 1) I love the pattern but didn’t want to “ruin” it. 2) could never decide what to do since it wasn’t big enough to wear.
In a “use up the good stuff” or “stop being a
ETA - handle inspiration was this video → 三角パッチワークで作るA4トートバッグ ハギレ活用 - YouTube
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Magpie
March 23, 2022, 2:51am
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It’s a really lovely print, I can see how you fell in love with it & didn’t want to give it up. It will surely make you happy every time you use the bag.
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Animegirlie
March 23, 2022, 2:52am
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Yep! I was thinking much the same thing!
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It makes an amazing tote bag! And I love that you kept the button placket!
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endymion
March 23, 2022, 3:49am
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Nice! I’m so happy you’ll get a chance to enjoy the print now, instead of it being hidden in stash. Including the button placket was genius!
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steiconi
March 23, 2022, 2:46pm
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great idea, lovely bag!
I have a hawaiian shirt that I never wear, but can’t let go of the fabric. Maybe a tote is in its future.
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MistressJennie
March 23, 2022, 3:28pm
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Animegirlie
March 23, 2022, 11:42pm
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Tote in action!
That is a gallon jug of cow juice!
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bethntim
March 24, 2022, 1:58pm
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Changing it into something practical was a great idea!
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AntBee
March 24, 2022, 3:36pm
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It really is a great fabric. What a cool thing you had the skill to make it useful. I love it!
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Riechan
March 24, 2022, 6:52pm
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I love these kind of projects! It’s really pretty!
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madebyBeaG
March 24, 2022, 7:05pm
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It’s awesome!
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gozer
March 29, 2022, 2:57pm
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Great use for a fabric that you love. This way you can see it more often! Also, love the way you did those handles!
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Animegirlie
March 29, 2022, 3:35pm
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Inspired by Hanako Handicraft on you tube!
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I love this project because it allowed you to take something you like and turn it into something that will bring you joy whenever you use it!
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Animegirlie
March 29, 2022, 7:51pm
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I just figured put why its still making krinkling sounds!! I didn’t take the backing layer off the wunderunder!!
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Animegirlie
March 30, 2022, 10:49pm
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added a link to the post for handle inspiration → https://youtu.be/UT-dG4SE3fs
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and cut it already” mania, I made a tote bag. It still has the button placket on the front to pay homage to its past life. Used some wonder under to give it body, which I hope will stop krinkling as soon as it gets washed again.
Your awesome upcycled craft is one of this week’s Featured Projects! Congratulations! 