I thought today I would post one of the sewing projects I worked on for a client this past holiday season.
I know that lately the blog has become pretty focused on cupcakes (and baking in general), but I am still doing some other craft projects and this was a great one.
I was contacted and asked to help create a special holiday gift for a client's grandmother. As you may have guessed from the photograph, grandma loves the Red Sox*. However, poor grandma's t-shirt was no longer wearable as the player (Coco Crisp) was traded.
I used the t-shirt along with coordinating colored fabric to create a one of a kind hobo bag for grandma. The back of the bag featured the numbers from the t-shirt, cut in such a way that you cannot tell they belong to an ex-Red Sox player.
The bag has an inside pocket (handy for a cell phone or other small items) and a snap closure (as requested by the client).
I think that sewing projects like this are my favorites. I know I have at least five t-shirts laying around that I don't want to toss or give away, but that I don't (or can't) really wear any more. What better way to keep them in your rotation then by up-cycling them into a cute bag.
Have a shirt you'd like up-cycled? Email me!
*Full disclosure: I am a Cleveland Indians fan, so please spare me the Yankees/Red Sox debate.
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What would it take for you to replicate this design with a long strap (so I could wear it around my shoulder comfortably - messenger bag style). I can supply the Red Sox t-shirt and would like their B logo on the back instead of a number. I've got the materials if you think you could make it happen? I am super super interested in this and I am amazed by your work!! If you could please contact me, that would be fantastic. kayla.moore(at)gmail.com
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