Personal Touch
If your closet has been filled with old jeans that you cherish, you may have an old pair that you hold so dear. Then why not turn them into a Blue Jeans Purse and get some more use out of them? An often-used accent in blue jeans purse designs is native American. don’t be limited to native American. have fun and be creative!
There are hundreds of embellishments in a craft store you could use to adorn your purse. There are also inexpensive paints you can use to adorn your purse. The paints come in tubes so you do not need a brush to paint and draw designs with them. It will dry to a glittering effect, and your new look will be ready with Purse Obsession.
Making the purse requires the following steps:
Use white or red paint to create the appearance of tee-pees by painting an array of upturned “V’s” on the strap. Each teepee can be topped with three sticks painted with russet colored paint. A deer stamp, wolf stamp, or coyote stamp will make a nice gift. Stomp the animals walking across the bottom front of the purse with the rubber stamp wetted with fabric paint. Make the picture of the purse’s front or background a large teepee surrounded by many smaller ones. Rub-on appliqués may also be used to make tee-pees, moccasins, feathers, and headdresses at random locations throughout the purse.
Blue jeans purses can also be decorated with American bead patterns in shades of red, turquoise, white, and black that look particularly good when sewed to denim. When you are sewing your blue jeans purse, make sure to sew it properly if you want to make it look expensive. The tiniest of beads can sometimes be found on a roll at department or craft stores, already strung and with a backing for sewing.
This is the type of bead that you can use to decorate the purse strap or a pocket. String the beads into a purse strap or pocket. If you have unused jewelry lying around, you can also use it to make a statement and add a unique touch to your ensemble. You can tack a turquoise necklace or bracelet to a pocket on a purse, setting it outside your purse, with the result being dangling on the chain. If you want to redecorate your purse, you don’t need to spend much money.
Add a Concho with leather bands hanging from behind your purse if you still want to add décor and depth. Creating zipper pulls is easy by using beads, feathers, and rawhide. Staple beads through zipper handles. Through the wooden bead, thread the rawhide half-way. After adhering the rawhide, attach it to the purse. Insert the glue inside the bead at the opposite hole. Insert the feathers afterwards.
You will find feathers, leather, and Indian decorations in the aisles of many craft stores. The leather pieces should be engraved with animal faces to be attached to the purse using fabric glue. Make the animals out of fabric paint and round them with fabric glue.
See what craft stores have to offer for more ideas. Thousands of bead and Indian decorations can be used with dozens of rubber stamps and hundreds of different paints and inks. Consider finishing your blue jeans purse with an artistic touch and a splash of wealth!
