Tutorial: Upcycled denim and leather fold over clutch

Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can create a fold over clutch out of upcycled denim and leather. Her fold over clutch has strips of denim pieced for the top and for the strap. You can find a fairly wide range of shades of blue on just one pair of jeans. Play with the different shades and fades of the old denim to create ombre or striped effects.

Click the link below to go to her tutorial:

Upcycled Denim Fold Over Clutch Tutorial, by Melly Sews

[photo from Melly Sews]

Looking for more re-fashion patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

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Check out this book featuring 10 other ways to use Denim jeans. or this book on making Denim Projects using upcycled denim.

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