Blue Jeans Denim Bootie Bag Purse

Awesome purse...just finished for xmas gift for friend..so easy and turned out great, used hot glue instead of craft glue or sewing. Total time about 10 minutes to make. Thanks so much for the terrific pattern. going to try the duct tape card purse next.

i made some of these a few years back i sewed them though and at the bottom of the seams i added beads that dangled they looked so cute and matching wallet with the legs i cut off i used them for the straps then covered them with cute fabric. I am going to start these up again and i cant wait :):):)..

THIS IS A GREAT IDEA
We are having a Farmers Market thingy at school so looking at this is sooooo helping me.
And also finishing my homework. :D

We will be selling OVER 100!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To the lady who had ball point ink on her bag....
HAIRSPRAY.... saturate the ink with hairspray, let it sit for a short while, then wash as per normal in the washing machine.
I have NO idea why it works, but it does.

I made a jeans purse years ago. One problem...
It never wears out! LOL!!!

Coolness!!! HEE HEE!!!

I had made these purse a couple years back before I saw this website. The jeans that, I had used where my son old jeans that he had grown out of. The handle I did differently. I had sew the handle on the side on the side of the purse.. Is easy to make & I love how it turn out.

i loved it. It is easy, fun, and the finished product is great!

I have made two of these and everyone loves them. I made mine before I looked at this website and I made a strap from the legs and braided it together and added it to the sides by cutting a slit in the side and then made a knot so that it stays instead of sewing them to the bag. I also used a contrasting material for the lining and extended it past the waist for an embelishment then added a contrasting belt through the belt loops. It is really cute. They are so easy to make. I made them from my husbands old jeans.

Great! When I saw this I got right to work and made 2 of them. They are so cute! Thanks for sharing. I have seen people with these, but I had NO idea you could glue them!

Wow! This sounds really neat. I have 2 old blue jeans...I'm gonna go try this out on them! Thanks :)

umm ok... i do how-ever got a hard time understaning the directions.... so maybe the site can have pictures of the step by step.

I made one and lined it with a complimenting fabric....thanks for the great idea!!

i made it, COMPLETE SUCSESS!
what i want to know, how do you get pen out of it? i drew a skull on it (for diamond things) then it went wrong HELP

This is the cutest bag idea!!! Thank you so much for posting the pattern for free. =) I've got to hurry up and grow out of my jeans so I can make this!!!

My favorite embellishment for these bags is to put a cute belt into the loops! Or even use a belt for the handles!

I love this type of bag because it already has lot's of pockets, you're recycling, and you can embellish it however you want it!

AWESOMESAUCE!! ive already made 4 XD

LUV IT!!! the amount of other things you can add to make this unique is ridiculous. thanks for posting!

this rocks
its so super cute
i am gonna make it tommorow
its awsome

i made one and everybody loves it!

i love this idea my friend's gma made for her i thought it looked very cute!Will you people stop thinking about the butt for crying out loud!!!!!!

wow what a beautiful idea......i can use my brother's old jeans. Thanx for posting this idea

this is really good for the enviroment it saves you chucking things away in the rubbish

Sounds easy. You could also add a bandana through the belt loops and iron ons for decoration.

This is awesome! A friend paid $30 for hers and I'm gonna get one FREE!!! WoOT!!!

why would you put that on the website- if I made one people would see how big my butt is-pathetic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you! My daughter has a project at school where she has to make something she can use from an old pair of jeans ...This will be perfect!!!

its really good i am going to use that idea for school

I think this is a great idea.

it's a really great idea. so ingenious!!

really i love it it is so cool i can make one too but with shorts

you could used the leg portions as well...glue or sew a hem with some elastic and use them to store grocery bags and such.

thisz idea rite hear istha best cause imma bout to make a bag out of old jeans

this seems really cool

I love it. It is so original, everybody always have something to say. Thanks

I LOVE THE PURSE!!!!! s***y

I made one and now all my friends are wanting one and saying i should sell them

i really love this craft i hope i can make it!!!!!!!!!!

wow very nice craft!

it would look really cute but really hard to make.^_^

yah whooo im making one of these for a demonstration speesch

cool

I made one for my great granddaughter and made the handle out of one leg fused to some organza ribbon with red, green, yellow and blue stripes. I think it is beautiful. Hope she thinks so also.

I mean I expected something a little bigger, but it's just a purse.

I made one a few years back to use as a knitting bag. They are the perfect length for knitting needles.

When I made mine back in the 70's I found out it works better if you put a rectangular piece in the bottom for more room. It also sits better.

this is good. I would have never thought of cutting the inside seams of the pants leg to make the handles for the purse. Thanks for the idea.

I love this site. Try something differnt with blue jeans. I'd love it.
Keep the good work going. Quinn A.Matthews

i will definitely make one for me... thnks for this

I am sooo glad happy to see this, I have seen these bags everywhere and they are usually fairly expensive. I didn't really think of making one myself. Ha Ha

This was so cute and easy, I used a mini-skirt, and I put embelishments, lining, and a cute belt around it too. I can't wait to take it to school so everyone can see it.

Thanks so much for the free and wonderful pattern.

<3

love it!

Wow. I have never seen anything so craft and upcycle-ish. I look everywhere but I always have to buy the patterns :\. I outgrow my jeans too fast anyway. Thank you so much!

I like how this project recycles old jeens into a very stylish bag.

This inspried me to make one and well I ended up making 6 over the last 3 days! I used my daughters skirts she had outgrown and lined them with vairous fabric, added handles of the same lining fabric... The are sturdy but done with an iron & hot glue gun

I love my jean purse.I bought mine at a boutique for $115. I get so many compliments.

love the pattern!

Thanks to all who like my bag!It is lined with a pink bandana that I did not take pic of, it looks big in pic but from a size 5 jean. I used hot glue *very sturdy* but now have a sewing machine so will try it again with an old rock t-shirt for liner.

I have one of my own and get tons of compliments on it. It is easy an way too cute

SO CUTE!!! KEPP UP THE GREAT IDEAS!

this is awsome, i make these also.. except i make it more colorful and put things to personalize it!!!

I love a purse made out of jean material but it doesnt look that great...

its nice

Its so cutee :))

Oh for a more funky bag i put they liek ribbon/trim? w/ sequens at the bottom for trim & as handles

im a teenager & I made these for a craft show they sold like crazy! this was so quick!

I don't know if I would use it or not, but my neice finds it adorable!

yoyoyo!!!!!Awesome cute purse!!!!Lovin it

This is a great project but I don't have a pair of old jeans. I could get some fron the second hand shop for $3

i made one like this when I was in high school... *in 1974*. I was the only one with one... and ended up making them for others... and making a few bucks... nice to see they are popular today!

that was soooo stupid

I think that this idea is great although i would like to see the bag made easier for children to make and what would happen if people didn't have a glue gun? i think that it is a good idea for you to make it a bit easier. Thanks x

Have you ever heard of a sewing machine. Good Grief Glue !

yeah way to be green people! keep up the great ideas!

I really like the idea of using warn out pats to make a bag!!!!!!

great project ,but i will sew instead of glue

this is cool but i heard you can make a travel size bag out of jeans

it looks hidious!!!its SOOOOOOO UGLY

I have known about this for years though! In the 4th grade my teacher made one of these for each desk in the classroom. that is a lot of jeans. about 20 give or take a few. Anyway she had these hanging on the side of the desk to help organize our stuff.

I've made bootie bags as gifts, adding pretty fabric lining, decorative beaded fringe at the bottom and bead, embroidery, buttons, etc. for decorative embelishments. For the sash I made or purchased cheap but fancy ones. People seemed to really like them.

I think it's cool even if it does look like a bum. Wouldn't you want something that makes people smile? :) Great Idea, I'm definitely going to make one. Its stylish, and practical, now i know what to do with thoes old jeans lying around!!!

THanks!

I've been making jean purses for some time only I sew them together. The sky's the limit with this project.Just use your imagination.

I love the simplicity of this. Thanks so much.

Too cute! My daughter is making these for Mini-Society for school

I have an old pair of jeans of my Mom's & have bee searching for a pattern to make a purse. I may go "wild" and use the sewing machine!!! THANKS

Thank you for your help.

Very slick.

Love it! Great idea!

Thanks-we had to do a textiles project using a recycled garment at school- i know just what im doing now!

looks likes someones butt.

They should give some ideas on decorating

I use the little girl mini denim skirt because you will have the straight line across (for jean, the bottom of zipper kinda flare out). For hobo bag, use the adult jean. I don't like boy/man jeans, they don't look hip enough.

this is a good project but i do not suggest gluing it. Sewing is the only way to go.

thanks!

GOOD JOB!!! That is so cute!

That is pretty cool. Nice job! It is so cute!!

very helpful...thanks!

Just what I was looking for!

the idea was great.my friend has one and i can't wait to make my own!!

its okay

I use cute material for the lining and make the straps with the jean legs wider and also line them with my material

This is a good craft. I would suggest if not lining the bag that the front pockets need to be sewed down, glued or fusable webbing used. They seem to get in the way otherwise.
(Sewed) Larger jeans can be used for a book bag or even a tote for shopping.

Excellent.thanks

I've made purses like this since the 70's,but I fully line mine.I also have other styles that are my own designs, no two alike.

I did this craft before I even saw it! Mine was a bit nicer because I added a belt too.

You are all CRAZY! MY bag looks waaaaaaY BETTER!
applications make the bag way more awesome! Try using young girls jeans or womens size 0 or 1. It makes it look better than using a size 4 or higher. Then it doesn't look like you are carrying a bum! lol

I loved this idea! :) I am going to try a belt for a strap. :)

I make these purses all the time and the hot glue holds very well so try it, you will be glad you did

I like it! It's awesome but won't people think it's weird?
anyways, good job!

This is a good idea, but I have seen other patterns and pictures on the internet that are easier to understand.

I just started to making purses out of jeans and everyone liked them!~! They wanted me to make them one. They said that they'll pay me at least $30-$40.I like your ideas.

very good

so cute! i am going to make one, i have been wanting to for a while!

Putting in the lining is more difficult than indicated.
I traced an outline of the cut jeans to fashion a lining and sewed the bottoms.

I used child sized jeans & if you think it looks like a butt, turn it so the butt is facing your body!

I did this back in the 70's in school. We embroidered the jeans ourselves and did the sewing option with a fringy bottom. Loved it and used it a long time.

thank you i now havemy own booty bag.

I love it, and going to make one of my own!

Great Idea!!

i love this it is great

Me and my girlfriend love making these.Enough glue works just as good as sewing!!!

I just priced one of these and it was
$35.00. Now I can do my own!

it's a cute bag for just about everyone! i use it all the time!

it is the best

i want to see dark blue jean purses

i thought this was kool!

just what i was looking for.

carrying around someones butt is funny! one of my friends had a bootie bag and it was so popular and they liked her bag. once my brother outgrows his ill make some! with my mums permission of course :)

twas a great idea! i love denims...and i love it more because of this! Thanks!=)

I think that it is an awesome idea that has been re-made from 25 years ago! My daughter and I went searching the garage for old jeans.Thanks sooo much!

cool :]

Great idea I love it

its a cute bag. i luv it.

I just made a bag using this style (sorta) and I think it looks rad. I just have to test it to see how long it lasts for. Thanks!

This purse is cool. My friend Jorden, uses every day.

id rather sew it together cuz then you will be sure it wont come undone

if you don't want em to look like it come from a fattie, remove the back pockets and re-sew them so that they are parellel to the bottom--instead of slightly slanted like that...get it?

nice and now everyone will now my booty

Awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i love it! it looks so professional. i wanna do one like this! i already cut up old jeans, but i didn't know what to do from there. will definitely try this soon!

I just did it and it's ADORABLE. I added a bunch of stuff to decorate it also...I'd definately wear them.

i have made several of these bags and they are so cute..try putting sparkley pins or ribbons around the top..everyone asks where i found my jean purses

Pockets for phones, keys, etc., as far as the legs, make little pillows or sew different shades of jeans together for a bigger pillow! Love this one...

i loved it! it was easy to make and so cute!

I too have to agree with Katie's comment. Not using my jeans, but I have 3 boys, that forever seem to be tearing the knees out. And with some paint, glitz and beading...I don't think anyone will care that I used boys jeans!

I work with Adults that have disabilities and plan on using this greatt idea by first using No Sew and then getting them to sew as well as they can by hand.

GREAT way to use up all of my 7 yr old daughter's jeans that have a tiny hole in the knee. I made 5 of them for my nieces for Easter. I sewed a lining in and used ribbons for belts. They were adorable.

Looks like a great idea!!! i can't wait to try! i do think that sewing it would be better and longer lasting.

nice instrutions easy to understand

sorri 4 mulitple submissions...but i agree with the guest that told the chikk who wanted 2 patent it(referred as a brat...:] lol) to give us a break...seriously..u have NO RIGHT to patent this since pplz have been making this 4 long time....so get real!<3

this craft is the coolest!

love it when i made it poeple where asking me were had i gotten it and i said i had made it!

I like the front of the purse. If I decide to try this, I might replace the back of the pants with another type of fabric. Great idea and presentation. Diana

Thank you so much. It's just what I was looking for. J. B.

I made some of these many, many years ago. You can go crazy customizing them. But you should see the ones at originaldeb.com

very nice

the jean purse needs more stuff on it

I feel that the purse would come apart becasue of all the things i must carry

I think this is a great idea! You can change it up and us different parts of the jeans to your liking so stop complaining about you don't like the way it looks. And to the brat that is upset she didn't patent it, give us all a break u have no claims to it

i loved it i made one in 30 minutes with the sewing its really cool i love the idea

SIMPLY LOVED THIS IDEA. THANX SO MUCH. SORRY THERE ARE SO MANY UNHAPPY PEOPLE OUT THERE WANTING TO SPREAD THEIR EMOTIONAL POISON. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

I created my own designs, sewed my own hand original sequins and embridiery work and made them look like shorts.Hand stitched the purse to make it hold ...worked geat poeple like it no butt look.:)

I loved this idea .

sorry but i gotta laugh, why would you carry a butt around??

As for the legs, separate seams, sew legs together, fill with styrofoam peanuts, instant bean bag for kids.

i thought it would be more complex and dressier than this. i think i could make one without this and it would probably look so much better than the picture.if i made this it would be a great purse for friends and family. i was not happy with this craft.

I have always loved this idea. I would get an older pair of jeans from a thrift store. And so what if people were making these 30 years ago? Now people who have never seen it before can make them! Very Cute, and fun to make!

Interesting idea but maybe you could have an idea that is a little more complicated.

It looks a little tacky... ive done it wth putting in a bottom section..it looks a lot better... glue wont hold as well as sewing.. VERY TIME CONSUMING!!

i luv this but im so mad ppl keep calling them butt purses

i like how fun and easy it is

This is an awesome idea.

great idea.
perfict 4 chistmas.

Not a new idea!Was making these over 30 years ago as a teenager.Still cute though.

Having just lost 65 pounds and not wanting to give away my "beloved" pair of jeans...this is the best idea ever!

cute

I think I'll use my boyfriends jeans. He weighs about 280, so I'll have a nice big bag.

great scrap craft idea for when you want to make a quick gift, or you're just bored

Great Idea! I Love It--off to the goodwill store I go to buy my jeans.

I would rather sew than glue because glue is all sticky, and I don't really like the handle.

Not only do I like this craft idea, but I love the entire web site. Keep up the great ideas for recyclers like me!!! from mariaspotts@yahoo.com

guest who said that u dont know what to do wit the legs: use them to make the straps,or make a small bag wit them and if u dont like the look of this bag,then use the legs,or dont make it all itz as simple as that!i love it but have been makin it 4 4eva!!

This is a very simple project for young girls to sew as well as glue. I like the sewing better because it seams to be a lost craft for young girls.

wholy moly totally AWSOME lol sick man u gus ROKK ##

This craft is wonderful for adolecents like me!

If you use glue you can re-enforce the bottom and the straps by sewing around the seam, by hand, with an embroidery needle and some dental floss. I also sewed the straps on using different colored buttons and dental floss.

I tried this and it is so cute!!!!!! I don't get why people say it is ugly. They probably just haven't tried it yet. (p.s. I was pretty stupid and used a regular sewing needle on my machine,((i'm kinda a noob)) so i would recommend a denim needle for a NB

This is definatley not a very helpful search becuse it show no good pictures and has not descriptive instructions after i had made the purse i was dissapointed and confused about why u think this would work for any reason.

very cute, easy, and supplies are in everyone's closet. I will try this one real soon.

Excellent. I've had this idea for awhile. Now I know how to put it together.

not as many pics to help.

very super smart

smart,yes but i think what to do with the legs

THE STRAPS LOOK CHEAP AND TOO FLIMSY. I HAVE MADE 794 BLUE JEAN PURSE WITHIN THE LAST 2 YEARS AND SELL THEM TO FRIENDS AND GO TO ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOWS. THE HANDLES ARE MADE FROM THE FLAT FELT SIDE SEAMS APPROX. 3" WIDE. I ALSO SQUARE OFF THE CORNERS.

This is so cool,I will so try it and this is a great idea,because I can finally do something with those REALLY old jeans of mine!JUST PERFECT!Thank you!!!:)

fab purse

its cute,but ive been making these since i was NINE and everyone loved the ones i made and i sold about 20 of them..and for the ppl who said:''thatz gross'' and :''it looks like ur carrying around a butt'' and stuff like that then use the legs instead...

OMIGOSH! THESE ROCK! EVERYONE NOW AT MY SCHOOL (EVEN 8TH GRADERS ;) WANT ONE! THEY TOTALLY MADE A FASHION STATMENT!

My friend & I started making purses 3 yrs ago. We get $35 + each. We add fabric inside, fringe on the bottom, handles are quilted fabric & the sashes match. We get TONS of compliments. You can see them at www.kindredspiritsoriginals.com for more ideas

thanks 4 the idea! do u think if I used infant(baby) sized jeans I could make a walet?

was wondering how to mke this, thanks =)

Great craft!! Easy to do and a nice gift for a teen or young girl!!! Love it!! You can do so much with the concept!!!

thanks i love it ,its easy n once its done its great.mayra

For those of you that don't like the "butt" look, try using a mini denim skirt instead, just sew up the ends and it doesn't have the curves of the "butt" like jeans do. Also, try using a cool belt or scarf for the handles. Just a few ideas.

I have never gotten so many compliments on my crafts!! LOVE IT

i would only use it or wear it if it had more designs and if they were shaped better. because whos gonna wanna wear a butt (only a guy)lol? but i think it should have a better design if you want people to buy it?

i would also like to see the pants.

it's cute but i think people would look funny carrying it around with them

good usage of old jeans and stylish also

seems really cool!

My girls made this & they love it

it was kool but a bit ugly. it also looks like you are carrying a big ladie's butt.

I love this, I made this once but sewed the bottom together, I like the glueing better
thanksJenn

i LOVE this idea, its so unique, and you can go anywhere with it!!!

I'd like to see pictures of the cut jeans before they are glued to see how the crotch is cut exactly.

Before I found this, i had made one of my own, and it's soooo popular, everyone wants one like mine, jiji

I Love your Idea It's Like So COOl
OMG!!! LOL

I've been looking for instructions of how to do the legs, I was thrilled to find this, so thanks a million. I've had a pair of my son's jeans waiting foe this.

Sorry about the multiple submissions. Wanted to add that we sold 30 of them at the Relay for Life in our town an $12 each.

We put out a company voice mail for used jeans that no one wanted and got quite a few. I DID sew them and added iron on appliques (pink poodles and cadillacs, flamingoes and palm trees, whatever. Used fabric to go with the design for the belt and handle.

Thank you! I've been looking for a simple way to make a denim bag. This seems very quick and simple. Although I am going to sew it for longer duration.

thats awesome; im gonna go do that. right about now (: haha. <3

ok just needs a little patching up in parts

I am making one right now with a pair of white shorts. It looks amazing!!1

I love it! And peoples who complain, if caring something that looks like a set of boobs (aka corset purses that companies make) is "in", why not jean & bra purses?

I'm with whoever said that so and so should get a grip. This idea is totally cute! And if you don't think so, something is wrong.

Awesome! This idea is extremely creative!

it is so cute my friend is making me one right now and i keep checking for it in my mailbox

I can't wait to make this, especially since I love lots of pockets, and I can still use all the jeans pockets. And as for the fat people comment- get a grip.

I had an idea similar to this, but didn't have a plan.

I am using shorts with rhinestones in them, or you could glue rhinestones to it and add a funky belt! You could add your intial in rhinestones on one of the back pockets.

I think you did an excellent job!!!!

Members of the Red Hat Society can add a big red or purple flower and some rhinestones! This is a great idea. I'm digging in my closet for jeans that no longer fit me. Thanks for the pattern.

So Cute!! So Trendy!! Thanx!!

Very good idea. I was looking for something to do with my old dont fit anymore jeans!!Thanks!

i dont like how big the pockets are on the back of the purse, it makes it look like they came from a fat person

I am a senior citizen and have made many of these purses for friend. The person who said it looks like you are carrying around someone's butt.(wrong)

This a fun thing and very practical as you cannot wear it out. You can match the belts with what you

A great way to use old jeans. And for everyone complaining that the glue won't hold, just sew it.

I'm wondering, could you do this with pants other than jeans?

Good idea! Hmmm, looks like carrying a butt though!You could use only the leg as well nad make a sling bag instead!

I have a friend who did this & it looked great, but when i tried it, it looked pathetic. I think it was because of the poor quality of that pair of old jeans. But I think this is really cool & very innovative.

HAVE DONE THIS WAS LOT OF FUNWITH 12 YEAR OLD GIRLS

I like the idea with the back loop. Sewing will make it last longer, also undoo front and back seam & overlap seams to lay flat

I have made this purse for many years although I sew the botton shut. It works great and lasts forever, I made my first one for my daughter when she was 8, she is now 39 yrs. old. As I said this is one of my favorites, buy smaller jeans if you want to.

I love people are starting to do this again, as some said I did this 20 years ago. It is best to sew it if you hand stitch it it would be stronger. I like to use child size jeans and decrate with paint or and appl. I put a bandand thur the belt loops.

Can we please stop discussing why this item should be sewn rather than glued. It is clearly stated in the instructions the advantages of sewing

it's a good idea but it won't hold to the average purse usage. and it won't hold long enough after what i put it though. so i would say sewing is the best way to go for this kind of project.

Fantastic design. Been doing this ever since this was on TV.It's very easy to make even if you sew it!

My jeans = suitcase, LOL. I'd rather sew than glue but this does remind me how easy and cool they are.

Great idea!

so amazing thankx

This is and has been a very "HOT" way to recycle and jazz up a cool carry-all- Sewing will give anything more strength (sewing correctly that is) But... If you use Fabric-Tac it holds a great deal!

Now I can recycle some old jeans!

i made this for my friends birthday- she loved

I have alredy been doin this for two years now and i hate tht ppl are going to start doing it and im only a teenager so i cant patent it!

i've done something similar to this about 25 years ago, but i used the legs and plaited them to make handles. i loved it

nice! for more strength, you could tie the handles to the belt loops or attach them with large jump rings. No sew is fun but I would take a tapestry needle and some button and carpet thread, do a backstitch across the bottom and then add hot glue to make

This is the "IN" thing with all school age kids even high schoolers.. The glue isn't the best idea for someone who will use this alot but it's a good craft for my girl scout troop.. They love it.. Now everyone in school has one..

If you use a hot melt it would definetly with stand the weight, I know I tried it

It looks like you're carrying around a butt. And, the glue is likely to not hold. Sewing it would be better.

Excellent, though I dont think I will use the my jeans or everyone will know how big my butt is