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The Tote Bag Project Is Finished

Karen · 8 Comments

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recycled military uniform
Military Uniform Recycled Into a Tote Bag

A while back, my daughter in law asked me if I could make a tote bag for her out my son’s old Air Force uniform. I told her I would certainly try. She left the design and colors up to me. This turned out really cute! I had wanted to use the waistband from the pants around the top of  the bag, and put an orange grosgrain ribbon through it, but I couldn’t figure out how to add it without messing up the handles. Oh well, it’s still cute!

This is a large tote bag

When I received the old uniform, I cut off the pockets and the various patches, and reused them on the outside of the bag. My son’s last name on the pocket makes this a really personalized bag for Sarah.  The pattern I had did not have that fabric stripe near the bottom, but once I got the pieces cut out, it looked like it could use a touch of color, so I added it in.

military uniform tote bag
Lots of pockets inside

The bag has lots of pockets on the inside, too. And believe it or not, the whole thing is  reversible, so Sarah can have two looks out of this bag if she wants to.

air force uniform recycled as tote bag
This is a large bag!

The finished bag is very big! She will be able to carry everything she needs for her two little ones in it. The straps are long enough to wear over the body, or on the shoulder.  I am really pleased with the way this turned out. And yes, if anyone wants one, you have to send me an old uniform, and we can discuss what type of bag you want made. Price depends on what you want done.

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  1. monique says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    Like it.

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  2. Sam says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    That is really nice Karen! You must be a fast seamstress.

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  3. Laura @ GotChocolate says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    IMPRESSIVE!!! I wish I had the time to sew too. Damn day job! You rock!!! Love the fabric too. 🙂

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  4. Yasmine says

    March 3, 2011 at 10:20 pm

    That is really really nice- I wish I could sew!!

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  5. cindy says

    March 4, 2011 at 3:23 am

    Great job, you are so so imaginative. I haven’t been by lately as I have been catching up on paper work sh__ and all that but I see you have been so lots busy. Oh, I visited my local book store and sat there for oh only 4 hours and came home with a gluten free baking book. I’m starting to work on things it might be a slow haul though as I have to learn everything.

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  6. Cyndi says

    March 4, 2011 at 9:39 am

    GREAT job on the new bag and what sentiments that are attached………….You are so creative………geeze I wish I had someone near me to sew with. I too am a seamstress and actually have been known for my designing and making wedding gowns but I love to do my work with someone and I have no-one around here that does any of the crafts I do……….I am able to do my scrapping via the internet friends though. Thank you for sharing Karen, you did a wonderful job on this.

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  7. Kim ~ CraftyMamaof4 says

    March 5, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    That is so awesome! what a great idea, can I send you my hubby’s old Army uniforms? 😉

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  8. Theran Singleton says

    April 9, 2012 at 11:07 am

    I would love to order one of these. My son has been deployed three times and I have an old jacket. Please advise

    Thank you!

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