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Hi there!

Today I am thrilled to present Vicky, from Vicky Myers Creations. She is our second contributor to the blog and the very first post of 2015!!!!

Exciting!

I stumbled upon Vicky’s website a year ago, and I loved her work.

Why?
I was always amazed by her upcycling and recycling projects: Ideas full of creativity and ingenuity that will inspire you to start this 2015 with a new set of projects to make!

Don’t forget to visit her and say hi for me ;)Twitter https://twitter.com/vickymcreations
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Instagram http://instagram.com/vickymyerscreations/Now I leave you with Vicky’s TOP 5 FOR UPCYCLING CLOTHES INTO BAGSENJOY!

Love to sew but feeling a bit strapped for cash following Christmas? Why not upcycle some clothes into new bags – I love the challenge and creativity involved in this. It costs little, have a go:) Here are my top 5 tutorials for upcycling clothes into bags.
Loving this sweater bag from Renegade Seamstress – Taking less than an hour this tote holds your laptop, magazine, tablet – perfect for adding your brand of individuality to any outfit. The bag uses thrifted handles but you could easily replace with bought handles.

Create an upcycled denim tablet case from Instructables

Switch the fabric for some former trousers to create a denim tablet case, utilize the back pocket which is perfect for earphones. This tablet case is lined with an old shirt, with some fusible fleece for protection of the tablet. Tweed Skirt Bag from VickyMyersCreations

Utilizing the original pleats in a skirt this is a fun bag – make it as deep or as shallow as you like. Scrap Linen Patchwork Bag by mysocalledcraftylife

Use up your scrap fabrics to create this fun and stylish tote. The instructions are easy to follow including the leather strap. Thanks Daniela for hosting. If you fancy more upcycled bag ideas pop over to my bags board on pinterest, or for more tutorials visit my blog vickymyerscreations. What’s your favourite upcycle with former clothes?

Inspired by our amazing world I love to sew and create, often with a focus on recycling and upcycling – I love to explore my creativity whilst recycling:)