🌿 Community Challenge: “Using Up Leftovers & Upcycling” – 5× €10 shopping credit

Hello, dear friends! 💚

We’re inviting you to join a creative community activity: Turn your leftovers into something new, save materials from the trash, and show us your most beautiful upcycling project!
Among all valid entries, we’ll raffle off 5× €10 shopping credit for the Crazypatterns shop.

⏱️ Timeframe

• Submission deadline: Sun, 08/31/2025, 11:59 p.m. (CEST)
  
• Winners will be announced here in the thread.
  

🎯 Theme & Idea

Show us a project that is already finished or currently in progress in which you have used up leftovers or given an item a second life through upcycling (e.g., old shirt → beanie, jeans → bag, leftover yarn → patchwork). Mixed projects are great! Work completed beforehand is expressly allowed – what matters is the presentation during the activity period here in the forum.

✅ How to join in

1. Create a post with your project (see template below).
   
2. Show before/after or show your leftovers (one photo is enough – more are welcome; if they are no longer available, a short description of the leftovers/materials used is enough).
   
3. If you used a pattern: link the Crazypatterns product page (optional, but appreciated).
   
4. Be friendly & helpful – answering questions and sharing tips is expressly encouraged. 💬
   

Entry template (copy & fill in):
Project title:
Short description (What was upcycled / which leftovers?):
Materials/techniques:
Optional – pattern used (Crazypatterns link):
Before/leftovers photo(s):
After/result photo(s):
Tips/experiences for others:


🎁 Prizes

• 5× €10 Crazypatterns store credit (1 per winner)
  
• Raffle among all valid entries after the submission deadline (random drawing).
  

For your information: Store credit cannot be paid out in cash and is not transferable.

📏 Clear & friendly rules

We want a fair, respectful challenge. Please note:

What counts as an entry?

• Your own post in this or in the new thread (here in the forum) with the completed template, at least 1 before/leftovers photo and 1 result photo.
  
• Your own work & your own photos (no stock/AI images).
  
• Projects may have been started or completed beforehand – what matters is the presentation during the activity period here in the forum.
  

Allowed / not allowed

• ✅ All handmade & DIY techniques are welcome.
  
• ✅ Using patterns is okay – always name the creator, and please include a Crazypatterns link if available.
  
• ❌ No third-party/affiliate links, and no content in the post that infringes rights.
  

Netiquette

• Friendly, respectful, helpful. Constructive criticism = welcome, belittling = no.
  
• We reserve the right to report or remove posts, or exclude them from the giveaway, in case of rule violations.
  

Participation

• Participation is free. Ages 18 and up.
  
• Available worldwide; our shop terms and conditions and forum rules apply.
  
• Legal recourse is excluded.
  

Privacy

• We use your data exclusively to carry out the activity.
  
• Winners will have the store credit amount credited to their own store credit account. No personal data will be published.
  

🔎 Review & raffle – fair & transparent

• The validity of the entry counts (see rules).
  
• 5 winners will be drawn at random from all valid entries.
  
• We will publish the winners here in the thread a few days after the submission deadline.
  

❓FAQ (short & helpful)

Can I submit multiple projects?
Yes, as many entries per person as you like are allowed – you can win max. 1×.

I don’t have a perfect before photo – am I out?
No. Alternatively, show your leftovers used (e.g., leftover yarn balls, fabric pieces) – that is enough.

Do I have to use a pattern?
No. If you use one, please link the Crazypatterns product page.

May I share social media posts?
Gladly! Please post your project here first and then link your forum post externally.
Optional hashtag: #CPUpcycling.

When will I get my voucher?
Store credit will be credited to the account within 3 business days after the winners are announced.

📌 Checklist before submitting

• Template completed
  
• Before/leftovers photo and result photo included
  
• Your own work & photos
  
• (Optional) Crazypatterns pattern link included
  
• Stayed friendly 😊
  

We’re really looking forward to your ideas – small, big, wild, colorful: the main thing is saved & creative!

Have fun and good luck with your projects! ✂️🧵🧶♻️

Warm regards
Your Crazypatterns Team

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📚 Help articles on using the forum & uploading images

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• Uploading an image in the forum
  

A Great Campaign

I love turning old things into something new and am a passionate collector of vintage items, always hoping I can breathe new life into my little treasures soon.

A Little Ghost for Halloween

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Brief description (What was upcycled / which scraps?):

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I have a lot of different embroidery fabrics in my stash, but mostly the “standard” colors. For my Halloween picture, I wanted a shade of gray. So I soaked the whole thing in a water bath with black acrylic paint.

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It turned out a bit spotty, but I think it fits the theme perfectly.

Before/scraps photo(s):
I used (from left to right)

• The spine of an old book from the public swap cabinet
  
• Packaging cardboard 
  
• My daughter’s blouse
  
• Scraps of fleece
  
• well-aged embroidery fabric—from my mother’s estate—as well as the embroidery thread I chose
  

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The public book-swap cabinet contains many old books that are no longer read today. These books used to be bound with beautiful woven fabrics—they come in all colors and sizes.
I glued everything together with a hot glue gun. 

After/result photo(s):

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Tips/experiences for others:
Since these fabrics won’t be washed, you can dye the embroidery fabrics with all sorts of things. I’ve dyed them with coffee grounds and even with a slice of beetroot.

And the possibilities for book spines are endless when combined with embroidered designs.

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Project title:
Small and tiny Bobbel leftovers

Short description (What was upcycled / which leftovers?):
I used lots of different leftovers from 4-ply Bobbel yarn that my friend and I had left over from larger projects (vests, shawls). Some of them were really tiny leftovers, which I sometimes split and used double-stranded for the doll clothes.

Materials/techniques:
Here is what I made from them (most of it without a pattern, just by "trial and error"):
A bag made from crocheted granny squares, lined with fabric and with a magnetic closure
Clothes for Barbies - crocheted or knitted; I like making matching sets, and they make great gifts
A crocheted appliqué (with pattern) for my grandson’s slipover


Optional – pattern used (Crazypatterns link):
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/5699/delfin-applikation

Before/leftovers photo(s):


After/result photo(s):



Tips/experiences for others:
It’s worth using up even the very tiniest leftovers. My friends give me lots of them because they already know that I’m happy to use everything.

The scraps I used—cotton yarn—are incorporated into this crocheted summer hat:
I wear it almost every day.

Sprucing up a plain shopping bag with leftover yarn

I used an old shopping bag and 3 colors of leftover yarn from the Woll Butt brand. Size 3 crochet hook. Sewing needle, scissors.

Before:



The crochet pattern is by Ursulapetra https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/1253/haekelanleitung-granny-square

Crochet the granny square to the desired size and be sure to block it before sewing it on, so you get nice straight corners.

After:


The bag now looks much “friendlier,” and my leftover yarn box has gotten a bit smaller.

Tips/experience:

A granny square like this is quick to crochet. With a sharp sewing needle, sewing it on is easy too.
I think crochet beginners can make a pretty showpiece with gifted leftover yarn, which will then spark a desire to make more.😉👍

If you’d like to crochet my colorful leftover-yarn hat:
Crochet hat made from cotton scraps

Project Title:
Stained Wooden Tray Becomes a Colorful Storage Basket for the Sewing Room

Short Description (What was upcycled / which scraps?):
I found a discarded wooden tray with water stains on a pile of bulky trash by the roadside. Way too good to throw away! So I took it home and turned it into something new.

Materials/Techniques:
To create a clean and smooth surface, I sanded the wooden tray with fine-grit sandpaper. Then I covered it with colorful cotton fabric from my fabric scrap box using a regular glue stick. I glued soft fleece to the center. The 56 cm long tray now sits in my sewing room and holds my high-quality fabric scissors. They’re now nestled there comfortably—and the sight of the colorful tray always brings me joy whenever I happen to glance at it. 

Optional – Pattern used (Crazypatterns link):
Anyone interested can find a free pattern on my blog:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/blog/3990/als-alt-mach-neu-stoff-ohne-naehen-in-szene-setzen

Before/Scrap Photo(s):
  

After/Result photo(s):
  

Tips/Insights for Others:
Always keep your eyes peeled and discover those abandoned treasures on the side of the road. 

Fitted sheets become a bag 
I cut old jersey fitted sheets into strips. 

Before:


After:
I crocheted a bag from the strips using a size 6 hook. 
An oval base and handles long enough to carry the bag over your shoulder too. 
No pattern, just single crochet. 
The lining used to be a pillowcase. 

Dear community,

The contributions so far show how carefully you work. Your ideas, examples, and suggestions are outstanding.

The challenge provides the framework – your contributions create the added value: diverse, practical, and resource-friendly.

From our 2025 DIY survey, we also know: 40% of respondents name sustainability as an important motivation – and that is exactly what you are reflecting here with your ideas. Survey | Forum post

Thank you very much for your time, your ideas, and the constructive exchange. We look forward to more examples showing what can be made from leftovers.

Warm regards
Your Crazypatterns Team

Project title:
Memory Quilt
Brief description:
My husband died very unexpectedly in January 2023. My sister asked for some of his shirts, and I gave them to her—without suspecting anything.
A short time later, she brought me this beautiful quilt
That was exactly my idea too, and I also sewed quilts for my 3 children from my husband’s shirts.

Material and technique
Men’s cotton shirts, decide on the size of the squares and then get creative—strips, squares, even the breast pocket can be used. I cut some of the sashing strips from old jeans. The back is a fleece blanket in their favorite color.
Even the dog got one

Take heart, it really isn’t that hard, and the memory remains.

Yes, I also find these memory projects very lovely. My husband passed away in January, and I made two teddy bears out of shirts.

Title: Memory teddy bear
Before / scraps: shirts I had on hand


Materials/Technique: cotton shirts, stuffing, sewing patterns for various teddy bears

After photos:

Teddy bear made from his last favorite shirts


And a teddy bear made from the funniest shirts from themed parties or something like that
 

Project title: Family Picnic Blanket
Short description (What was upcycled / what scraps?):
the family’s old jeans and a dyed duvet cover from Grandma
an IKEA comforter as the inner layer
Materials/techniques:
Patchwork

Before/scrap photo(s):
unfortunately there aren’t any....
After/result photo(s):

Tips/experiences for others:
This was my first patchwork blanket. These days I quilt smaller pieces and then assemble them into a blanket. That way I don’t always have to feed the whole thing through the sewing machine😬.

Hello, dear community,
I think this challenge is great!
Da bekomme ich auch gerne neue Ideen zur Resteverwertung. 
I can’t even bring myself to throw away cut-off threads (e.g., as stuffing for keychains), so I’m using my yarn scraps in the project shown here. 
It’s a simple and quick charity project that gives cats at the animal shelter a little break from their mundane daily routine:

Project title: Shelter Mice 

Short description (What was upcycled / which scraps?): all kinds of yarn scraps 

Materials/techniques: crochet 

Optional – pattern used (Crazypatterns link): “Crochet Mice Pattern” (YouTube) by Wuff Erna 

Before/scraps photo(s): 

After/result photo(s): 
Tips/experiences for others:
Optionally, I poke a few holes in the Kinder Surprise egg capsules and fill them with dried, crumbled catnip (grown on my own balcony) in addition to rice/pebbles. However, the mice should then be stored airtight until they’re ready to use. 
The mice are crocheted in one piece—including the tail. I tie both the whiskers and the thread used to sew on the nose and eyes securely from the inside so that nothing can come loose during play.

Project Title: 
Empty chip can transformed into a lighthouse for storing makeup remover pads

Short Description:
Materials used: empty chip can, old CD, a small vegetable jar, leftover yarn, hot glue, LED tea light.
The chip can is covered with crocheted leftover yarn in red and white. The CD serves as the base for the lighthouse platform (balcony) and is also crocheted around. The small vegetable jar is then glued onto the platform, and the LED tea light is placed inside it. The roof of the lighthouse is also crocheted (black).
I also crocheted the makeup remover pads from leftover yarn. In keeping with the “maritime” theme, the makeup remover pads are shaped like seashells.

Pattern used (Crazypatterns link):
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/103771/haekelanleitung-leuchtturm-verpackung-fuer-geschenke-oder-abschminkpads 

Before:

After:
  

Tips/experiences for others:
Instead of a CD, you can also cut a thicker piece of cardboard into a circle.
The lighthouse also works well as gift packaging or simply as a decoration.


 

Hi everyone,
since I’ve been thinking for years about how to make my lifestyle more sustainable, upcycling is naturally always on trend for me.
It starts with buying fewer clothes and using what’s already there down to the very last thread. ;o)

Project title: From Night to Day
Brief description (What was upcycled / what scraps?):
gifted bedding (the neighbor wanted to throw it away)
Materials/techniques:
Cotton bedding from Pip, sewn pants and blouse
Optional – pattern used (Crazypatterns link):
the pants are a self-made pattern
and the blouse:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/86059/schnittmuster-bluse-damen-oversized-xs-xxxl-einfach-mit-video-anleitung
Before/scrap photo(s):

After/result photo(s):

Tips/experiences for others:
Upcycling is sustainable, eco-friendly, and usually even adds value. And: it’s soooo much fun!!!

A colleague was given a farewell as she retired, and she has family in Egypt. So the farewell gift was inspired by this fascinating country. I designed a farewell card decorated with the Eye of Horus (an ancient Egyptian symbol of luck and strength). I had some leftover embroidery canvas, craft cardstock, and embroidery thread. 


Then I sketched the Eye of Horus in pencil and embroidered it using stem stitch, chain stitch, cross-stitch, and canvas stitch. 



Finally, I folded a card out of craft cardstock and glued the embroidered Eye of Horus onto it. 





 

I want to participate because I recently made these super trendy flowers that everyone loves right now! They’re ready in just 3 minutes and really catch people’s attention.


You can use leftover yarn from other projects to make daisies and decorate any sweater or bag with them—get creative! Today I’m sharing a special post, and it’s completely free. You can even make them if you don’t actually know how to knit or crochet. Plus, there’s a 3-minute video tutorial. Good luck
Blog - https://www.crazypatterns.net/en/blog/4433/einfache-diy-gaenseblumen-kein-haekeln-oder-stricken-noetig-ideal-fuer-taschen-cardigans


 

A wonderful campaign. I love upcycling—creatively breathing new life into old things.

Project title:
🌸 From Bottle to Vase: My Crocheted Upcycled Pitcher for Fresh Flowers

Short description (What was upcycled / what scraps?):
An old PET bottle has been transformed into a decorative pitcher by crocheting around it. The best part: It’s crocheted but can still be used as a vase for fresh flowers—thanks to the sturdy bottle inside.

If you’re in the mood for some color, you can also use leftover yarn to make the pitcher colorful.

Materials/Techniques:

• 1 empty PET bottle (upcycled)
  
• Cotton yarn (I used a solid color—alternatively, leftover yarn can be combined beautifully)
  
• Crochet hook in the appropriate size
  
• Technique: single crochet in the round, worked with a tight gauge for a sturdy shape
  

Before/scraps photo(s):📸 Bottle and yarn in their initial state

After/result photo(s):
📸 Vase with flowers

Tips/experiences for others:
✨ It’s important to cast on tightly so the cover doesn’t slip.
✨ If you prefer something more colorful, you can easily use leftover yarn to create a colorful pattern.
✨ The vase looks especially beautiful with fresh flowers, since crocheted items aren’t usually waterproof and aren’t well-suited for use as vases. By upcycling a bottle, it’s now possible to arrange flowers in a crocheted cover.

I’m not sure if this is upcycling or transformation😬, but I’m showing it anyway🤗.
Project title: From Sheep to Sweater
Brief description (What was upcycled / what scraps?):
Pure new wool
Materials/techniques:
dyeing, spinning, knitting using the Fair Isle technique
Optional – pattern used
(Crazypatterns link): knitted without a pattern
Before/scrap photo(s):

After/result photo(s):

Tips/experiences for others:
From sheep to sweater is a great experience 🤗

Project title:  various dog accessories made from old jeans

Brief description (What was upcycled / what scraps?):
Two pairs of old jeans are turned into lots of different things for the dog

Materials/techniques: old jeans, scraps of decorative ribbons, scraps of cotton fabrics.
Techniques: sewing / braiding and knotting (toys)

Optional – pattern used (Crazypatterns link):
for the small summer bandana https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/83181/soscha-hunde-halstuch-halstuch-haarband-fuer-frauchen-anleitung-schnitt

Before/scraps photo(s):


After/result photo(s):

2 boho collars made from the waistband


small summer bandana


various little pouches/bags for treats or toys made from the jeans pockets or a piece of the leg

 
treat braid and tug toy braided or knotted from strips cut from the pant legs

Tips/experiences for others:
old jeans are great for making dog accessories thanks to their sturdy material

Project Title:
Colorful Craft Bucket

Brief Description (What was upcycled / what leftovers?):
A worn-out 5-liter plastic bucket + leftover yarn

Materials/Techniques:
Crochet

Optional – Pattern Used (Crazypatterns link):
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/28207/haekelanleitung-bunter-handarbeits-eimer

Before/scraps photo(s):


After/result photo(s):
   

Tips/Insights for Others:
The craft bucket is very practical. It has compartments all around for crochet hooks and other supplies. You can put your current crochet project right in the bucket. That way, everything stays together, and you can quickly move from one place to another. You can adapt the craft bucket to other bucket sizes.

Name
Bobbel Bag "Quicky"

Brief description (What was upcycled / which leftovers?
A very simple leftover skein that I once bought at Tedi for lucky worms. I made a few of them, because this way bobbels are easy to take along when you're out and about. But also at home, because the bobbel stands nicely inside. 

Designer
Nähkästchen und Meer (was provided in the group)

Sewing a Christmas stocking from lots of fabric scraps 



Brief description (What was upcycled / which scraps?):

For the stocking for our grandson, I used old jeans.
All fabric scraps work well, even smaller ones, because they are sewn together before cutting. 
Yarn 


Materials/techniques:

I sewed it and knitted the cuff

Fabric
Yarn
Vliesofix for the letters
Patchwork

Before/scraps photo(s):

Simply look through your stash of old curtains, table linens, and bed linens to find the right pieces

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After/result photo(s):

 



Tips/experiences for others:

For my stocking made of denim, I didn’t sew in any interfacing. For my pink stocking with thinner fabric, I used interfacing, so it is sturdier and the quilting seams show up nicely. 

Lantern



Whether it’s summertime or Christmas time, lanterns are always a good idea. 

Here I’m showing you how I sewed a cover with stars for mason jars. Partly with the machine, but also a lot by hand. 

I used old jeans legs, a white pillowcase, a curtain, yarn and embroidery thread, and a leftover piece of lace (a flea market find) for these lanterns. 

You can choose the size of the jar yourself; the fabric is cut accordingly. 

Material/Techniques:
Sewing and embroidery
Fabric, yarn, embroidery thread

Before/leftover photo(s):





For my denim lantern, I first sewed the individual pieces from different pairs of pants together (or, as with my white lantern, one piece of fabric the circumference of the jar + seam allowance). I pinned the curtain to the lower side of my fabric beforehand, so I had 2 layers of fabric on which to embroider the star. I embroidered the stars here with a very thin crochet thread. For the white lantern, I chose a gold thread.



Then the stars are cut out. 

 



At the bottom I hemmed the edge by hand, and at the top I added the lace with the sewing machine.



Close the back seam, and it’s done. 

After/result photo(s):





Tips/experiences for others:

Once I was ..... and now I am........

I think every little leftover should get a new chance. These lanterns are quick to sew and make a lovely little gift to bring along to your next garden party invitation. 

I also often find suitable fabrics and accessories at charity shops, as street finds, or at flea markets. Better to upcycle something than always buy new. 

I also have an upcycling idea for you
Project title: From Cat to Chili Pepper
Short description (What was upcycled / what scraps?): Cat hair was used as organic fertilizer for vegetable plants, and an old clothes drying rack was repurposed as a plant support.
Materials/Techniques: Cat hair / Clothes drying rack
Optional – Patterns used (Crazypatterns link): My own idea
Before/scrap photo(s):





After/result photo(s):




Tips/Experiences for Others:
It’s widely known that sheep’s wool makes an excellent all-natural fertilizer. But unfortunately, not everyone has their own flock of sheep or access to raw wool. That’s not necessary, though, because even the “wool” from our pets—in my case, two magnificent long-haired tomcats—is very nutrient-rich and helps retain moisture in the soil! 
So instead of throwing the combed-out hair in the trash, I collect it in an empty can (another upcycling project, by the way) and mix it into the soil of my vegetable plants or flowers as needed. I put a layer on top of the soil—that way, it doesn’t dry out as quickly in the heat, and the hair also keeps snails away.
I kept my chili peppers and other vegetable plants on the patio this year, since it rained a lot at the beginning of the season. The chili peppers, in particular, thrived in their fertilized soil and quickly produced plenty of fruit. Since the plant was threatening to tip over, but the pot was too shallow to support it with stakes, I simply placed it under an unused clothes drying rack and tied it to the poles at the top with ropes. In the meantime, I was also able to lay my rosemary on the rack to dry ☺️
​​​​​​​That one chili pepper plant has produced about 50 hot chili peppers so far, which I’ve harvested, and it’s still far from done. 

Dear community,

Thank you so much for your amazing entries! 🌟

It’s truly wonderful to see how creative you all are—there’s so much inspiration here.

We’re thrilled that you’re sharing your ideas and enriching the challenge. A heartfelt thank you to everyone! 💙

Warm regards,
Your Crazypatterns Team

Project title: Turn an old sweater into a new jacket
Brief description (What was upcycled / what leftover materials?): My coworker gave me some yarn. Among it was a pink sweater that had been started a long time ago. I unraveled it and made a new jacket out of it. I also didn’t have 8 matching buttons, so I crocheted covers for some buttons.
Materials/Techniques: pink yarn: “Davos” by GGH Garngroßhandel Hamburg, white yarn “Shetland” by Gründl. Stitches used: chain stitches, slip stitches, single crochet, relief stitches, half double crochet
Optional – pattern used (Crazypatterns link): I designed it myself
Before/leftover photo(s):
After/result photo(s):
Tips/experiences for others: Unraveling usually pays off. Yarn is pretty expensive right now

Project title: Binder for school 
Brief description (What was upcycled / what scraps were used?): A binder that was no longer needed at my workplace was going to be thrown away if no one wanted to use it privately.
Materials/techniques:
1. Binder
2. Fabric
3. Glue
Optional – pattern used (Crazypatterns link): I found the pattern in a blog post; unfortunately I don’t remember the author anymore (not on CP)
Before/scraps photo(s):

After/result photo(s):


Tips/experiences for others:
Binders with a cloud-marble finish work best, because the glue can soak in there. The solid-colored ones are coated, so the fabric may not stick as well.
My daughter wanted the “hole” closed; normally the fabric is cut here and glued to the inside.
Tablecloths with stains that won’t come out, and similar items, are also well suited for this.

Project Title: Cardigan
Short Description (What was upcycled / which leftover yarns?):
Yarn from the last century
Materials/Techniques:
Optional – pattern used (Crazypatterns link): Blume des Lebens - lang by Sylvie Rasch
Before/leftover yarn photo(s):

After/Result photo(s):



I don’t know how old the yarn actually is; I’d guess the ’90s or even the ’80s. It originally came from my mother’s yarn stash.

Various upcycling sewing projects

Materials:
Bedding, an old fleece jacket, old striped jeans, an old plaid shirt

Results:
2 baskets (I’m using one of them to collect fabric scraps again)
1 little bear
2 heart-shaped pillows (for the neck or side sleepers, between the knees or under the armpit for relief)
1 cover for the purchased support pillow

Title: Bag Wonder 

Materials:
Old work pants 
Discarded tie-down straps
Buttons and zipper from the scrap box.
Snap fasteners 

My scrap box was down to old, worn-out pants that I had worn through at work or that just didn’t look nice anymore at all.

To make room for new scraps again, the “old” scraps had to be used up first, and what does a woman always need, anywhere and everywhere when she’s out and about? Bags in different sizes 😊.

Work steps:
1. Cut the jean legs into 2 pieces of equal size.
2. Save the jeans waistband with the seat, that will be used again too.

3. Cut squares, rectangles, and so on from the leftover pieces of the cut-up jeans.
With my embroidery machine, I embroidered something cute on one piece or another to upgrade the old jeans a bit more. There are no limits to creativity.
4 Sew it together,

Please don’t be afraid of thread color; almost everything looks good on blue jeans, so there can even be a visible seam in red, green, yellow 😂 The main thing is colorful and maybe a little extravagant.
Choose a piece where you might want to have a pocket on the inside and/or outside, and sew it in/on. 
After that, the 2 pieces cut to the same size are sewn together right sides together. Either sew in a zipper beforehand, or now sew on the buttons together with the buttonhole—or would you rather use the snap fasteners? That’s up to you. 
5. Now it’s time for the straps 😀 Cut 2 pieces of the same length from the discarded tie-down straps and lightly singe the ends so they don’t fray completely, then attach them to the bag. Whether you sew the straps on the inside or outside doesn’t matter—whatever you feel like doing. 
6. Done ❣️

Scrap box empty, new bags here, and the best part: they can not only go in the washing machine, but also in the dryer.


If you did really good work, this is what’s left of a pair of jeans 😉.
It worked for me 2 times with, I think, 9 pairs of pants 😂.

Dear community,

🎉 The winners have been announced!

The drawing is complete – take a quick look to see if you’re among them:
Go to the winners list

Congratulations and thank you all for your wonderful entries!
Your Crazypatterns Team

Congratulations to the winners! There were some amazing and inspiring creations on display!

I also found the ideas and creations really exciting. And I was happy to see that even “newcomers” who’ve never posted here in the forum before dared to give it a try. Everyone is welcome to join in again! The more people participate, the more diverse and exciting the event becomes. And of course, you’ll have another chance to win in the next event.

Best regards—Ina