First, chose your line of where you are going to sew the lining in.Learn how to make a handbag from recycled jeans in this free fashion video. Expert: Karen Weisman Contact: www.kitchenandcrafts.com Bio: Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. She teaches cooking, baking, cake decorating, and various crafts. Filmmaker: Karen Weisman

How to cut the lining for making your own coin purse; get expert tips on sewing methods and techniques in this free instructional video. Expert: Lenee Alexander Contact: www.LeneeAlexanderDesigns.com Bio: Lenee Alexander has been sewing since she was nine years old, and began making designer handbags at age 16. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

Picture tutorial on how I make a “designer purse” cake.

How to make the bottom of the coin purse; get expert tips on sewing methods and techniques in this free instructional video. Expert: Lenee Alexander Contact: www.LeneeAlexanderDesigns.com Bio: Lenee Alexander has been sewing since she was nine years old, and began making designer handbags at age 16. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

SUBSCRIBE to The Discount Trendsetter Show and learn this week how to go from the denim skirt to a tote bag.

Recycling is a wonderful way to make something old into something new.Learn how to make a handbag from recycled jeans in this free fashion video. Expert: Karen Weisman Contact: www.kitchenandcrafts.com Bio: Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. She teaches cooking, baking, cake decorating, and various crafts. Filmmaker: Karen Weisman

You’ll need two pockets for your pocket purse and they don’t necessarily have to be from the same pants. Learn how to make a pocket purse fromrecycled jeans in this free fashion video. Expert: Karen Weisman Contact: www.kitchenandcrafts.com Bio: Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. She teaches cooking, baking, cake decorating, and various crafts. Filmmaker: Karen Weisman

I ruined my favorite t-shirt and decided to share with you how I turned it into a purse. This video tutorial has complete step by step instructions. Enjoy!

Place the strap on the side, so it’s centered on the side seam.Learn how to make a handbag from recycled jeans in this free fashion video. Expert: Karen Weisman Contact: www.kitchenandcrafts.com Bio: Karen Weisman graduated from Boston University with a degree in Hotel and Food Management. She teaches cooking, baking, cake decorating, and various crafts. Filmmaker: Karen Weisman

How to attach the lining when making a coin purse; get expert tips on sewing methods and techniques in this free instructional video. Expert: Lenee Alexander Contact: www.LeneeAlexanderDesigns.com Bio: Lenee Alexander has been sewing since she was nine years old, and began making designer handbags at age 16. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA