Jeans and cords party bunting

So… Ideally this craft project would have been finished long before posting about it, but I have to face reality — it was started 3 years ago and didn’t progress much since. Maybe this post will inspire me to finish it before the next birthday in our household?
The idea is simple: don’t just trash old (ripped) jeans and trousers, but cut them into flags instead (a simple cardboard triangle will help you cut out the shapes). I personally like to create the bunting out of two layers so there is no front or back to it (leave the top of the triangle open so that you can turn the flag right side out). Next (and last!) step will be to sew the flags to bias band. I’ll post about the finished bunting soon I hope!
What I like about the idea of using jeans and cords besides simply re-using is that the colours are really cool and stylish — so much so that maybe this bunting can be left hanging all year long. Because really, shouldn’t every day be a little party?

xxx Esther

4 COMMENTS - Add your own

1. Rozalinde | October 27, 2011 | Reply

Nice! Zie het voor me met een donkerbruin leren band. Blij dat ik de stapel jeans van Caspar nog (net) niet weggedaan heb. Succes met de finishing :-)

2. Esther in Amsterdam | October 31, 2011

I love the idea of using leather for the band! Thank you! xxx

3. madilla | October 27, 2011 | Reply

Just the much needed inspiration for my sons 1st birthday party! Colors are perfect!

4. elke | October 28, 2011 | Reply

i love it!!

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