Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
How to sew an upcycled denim zipper pouch - bag #2! Upcycling a painter's apron into a bag!
Learn how to upcycle denim into a zipper bag. This old painter's apron has both resin & acrylic paint on it. You'll see how to use a leather punch to make the fabric usable for a bag.
For this project, you'll need:
-an old denim apron, jacket, pants, etc.
-a zipper
-about 1/4 yard of liner fabric
This is another zero waste sewing project - transform something unusable into something functional again!
These are affiliate links, meaning I get a small commission at no cost to you if you decide to purchase these products :) -
Heavy duty needles: amzn.to/3uQG8lW
The machine i use with lots of bells and whistles:
Juki HZL-F600: amzn.to/3sZz063
Want to buy this pouch? Head to KathrynBeals.com to see if there are any in stock.
Want to buy another zippered pouch? Head to notraceshop.com/shop-lunch-bags *
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Links to the materials & supplies used in the video*:
My pressing/ironing mat tidd.ly/3Vd3RtH
My rotary cutter (same brand): tidd.ly/3EZ7HQq
My self-healing mat: tidd.ly/3VKgs7Y
Beginner sewing kit: tidd.ly/3UtxK8o
Organic cotton fabrics like the ones I use: tidd.ly/3VkJRWx
Sustainable cord/twine/rope: tidd.ly/3UmEaGf
Where I get my organic cotton No Trace tags: tidd.ly/3Ffa9DL
Organic cotton thread, elastic & more sustainable notions: tidd.ly/3VKAz5H
My rotary cutter (same brand): tidd.ly/3EZ7HQq
My self-healing mat: tidd.ly/3VKgs7Y
*These are affiliate links, which means if you purchase this I'll receive a small commission.* .
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If you’d rather shop on Amazon, check out these links*:
Wool ironing mat: amzn.to/3VCML9a
Rotary cutter: amzn.to/3FrCjdV
Cutting mat: amzn.to/3VX9IDS
My sewing machine: amzn.to/3F5Y2HR
My favorite sewing machine for beginners: amzn.to/3VBN445
*These are affiliate links, which means if you purchase this I'll receive a small commission.*
How to sew an upcycled denim zipper pouch - bag #2! Upcycling a painter's apron into a bag!
Learn how to upcycle denim into a zipper bag. This old painter's apron has both resin & acrylic paint on it. You'll see how to use a leather punch to make the fabric usable for a bag.
For this project, you'll need:
-an old denim apron, jacket, pants, etc.
-a zipper
-about 1/4 yard of liner fabric
This is another zero waste sewing project - transform something unusable into something functional again!
These are affiliate links, meaning I get a small commission at no cost to you if you decide to purchase these products :) -
Heavy duty needles: amzn.to/3uQG8lW
The machine i use with lots of bells and whistles:
Juki HZL-F600: amzn.to/3sZz063
Want to buy this pouch? Head to KathrynBeals.com to see if there are any in stock.
Want to buy another zippered pouch? Head to notraceshop.com/shop-lunch-bags *
*
*
*
Links to the materials & supplies used in the video*:
My pressing/ironing mat tidd.ly/3Vd3RtH
My rotary cutter (same brand): tidd.ly/3EZ7HQq
My self-healing mat: tidd.ly/3VKgs7Y
Beginner sewing kit: tidd.ly/3UtxK8o
Organic cotton fabrics like the ones I use: tidd.ly/3VkJRWx
Sustainable cord/twine/rope: tidd.ly/3UmEaGf
Where I get my organic cotton No Trace tags: tidd.ly/3Ffa9DL
Organic cotton thread, elastic & more sustainable notions: tidd.ly/3VKAz5H
My rotary cutter (same brand): tidd.ly/3EZ7HQq
My self-healing mat: tidd.ly/3VKgs7Y
*These are affiliate links, which means if you purchase this I'll receive a small commission.* .
.
.
.
.
If you’d rather shop on Amazon, check out these links*:
Wool ironing mat: amzn.to/3VCML9a
Rotary cutter: amzn.to/3FrCjdV
Cutting mat: amzn.to/3VX9IDS
My sewing machine: amzn.to/3F5Y2HR
My favorite sewing machine for beginners: amzn.to/3VBN445
*These are affiliate links, which means if you purchase this I'll receive a small commission.*
