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Tutorial: Upcycled jeans tote bag

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Tutorial: Upcycled jeans tote bagMarta from 2nd Funniest Thing shows how to make a denim tote bag out of an old pair of jeans.  It has a flat bottom with rounded corners, and a plastic insert to help it keep its shape.  She also gives it a lining so the inside looks nice and neat.  She repurposes the jeans pockets, putting one on the outside of the bag and one on the inside.  Webbing makes an easy handle.  Go to 2nd Funniest Thing for a tute.

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