Saturday 9 January 2016

Denim Wine Bottle Gift Bag

Today I'm going to show you a wine bottle gift bag made from a pair of pre-loved jeans - so much better than a brown paper bag, and it's re-usable, too.

Make a re-usable denim wine bottle gift bag from a pair of jeans ~ Threading My Way

This is the second wine bottle gift bag I've made from a pair of jeans.  The construction of both is basically the same...
  • cut off the bottom of one leg of a pair of jeans
  • use the hem on the jeans as the top of the wine bag
  • sew a seam across the bottom
  • shape the bottom of the bag by boxing the corners
  • tie with a ribbon


As I was rummaging through my stash for a pair of pre-loved jeans, I was lucky enough to find a pair of capris with one button up tab. With no sewing whatsoever, it creates an eye catching top to the wine bottle bag.


For details on boxing the corners and hints on sewing with denim, see my first wine bottle gift bag.


The ribbon is attached at the back by sewing a row of stitching through both the ribbon and the jeans.

How to make a re-usable denim wine bottle gift bag from a pair of jeans ~ Threading My Way

Sewing projects don't get any easier than this! What's the fastest project you've ever sewn?




I'll be adding my latest wine bottle gift bag to the Denim Refashioning link party, here at Threading My Way.

... Pam

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24 comments:

  1. Danette 10 January 2016 at 01:53

    Very thrifty & fast to make! Thanks for the idea and quick tutorial, I'll try it next time!

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    1. Pam @Threading My Way11 January 2016 at 10:46

      Thanks, Danette. Super, super quick to make. The hard bit is finding the right jeans with a button and tab.

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  2. Claire10 January 2016 at 03:32

    I just love denim projects and I love the clever use of the button on this project it adds a nice bit of interest.

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    1. Pam @Threading My Way11 January 2016 at 10:49

      Thanks, Claire. I still have one leg of those jeans left. Am debating whether to make another wine bottle bag, or something totally different. Lots of ideas swimming around in my head.

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  3. Anonymous10 January 2016 at 05:56

    Oh, I do love the addition of the tab! It really kicks it up a notch. Also love sewing the ribbon on in the back--so much easier than making a drawstring. This definitely goes on the list. God knows I have more than enough scrap jeans hanging around!

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  4. Patti10 January 2016 at 07:57

    So very cute. I plan to try it!! Would be nice to have on hand.

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    1. Pam @Threading My Way11 January 2016 at 10:52

      Thanks, Patti. This wine bottle bag is now ready for the next time I take a bottle of wine to a friend's house.

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  5. Stone Cottage Adventures10 January 2016 at 09:04

    Super cute! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  6. Ana Love Craft10 January 2016 at 12:11

    Nice project, Pam! Love it!
    Have a fabulous day!
    Hugs and love from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  7. Sandra :)10 January 2016 at 13:01

    LOL I was studying the picture, thinking WOW do I ever like that tab closure @ the top - too cool that you didn't even have to take a stitch to get it, lol. That's an awesome wine (or other gift) bag!

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  8. Klaudia11 January 2016 at 01:11

    Hi Pam,

    Great Idea...it looks nice.

    *.:｡✿*Herzlichen Gruß Klaudia*✿｡.:*
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  9. Coombe Mill - Fiona11 January 2016 at 22:42

    The button detail is so effective, it really transforms the look of the bottle holder and makes such a stylish gift. the lack of sewing needed to create this really does appeal to me. Thank you so much for sharing with me on #Trash2Treasure

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  10. Celtic Thistle11 January 2016 at 23:57

    Brilliant recycle Pam! That button tap was inspired :)

    I have just finished stitching some brooches that take longer to choose the threads than to actually stitch :)

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  11. Claire Justine12 January 2016 at 05:07

    This is a great idea Pam, love your wine bottle gift bag :)
    Thanks for linking up to Creative Mondays

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  12. Jill13 January 2016 at 08:44

    Love the extra button up feature on this bag Pam!!

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  13. Agy13 January 2016 at 13:52

    Very lovely. I think the icing on the cake is that beautiful button up on the top.

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  14. Anne14 January 2016 at 02:49

    Thanks for sending me your link! My email program ate your message before I could reply but I wanted to let you know I've got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for this evening that features your post: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=86193 --Anne

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  15. Ana Love Craft15 January 2016 at 10:26

    Super cute project, Pam!Awesome idea too!
    Have a fabulous weekend!
    Hugs and love from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  16. BEARKIS16 January 2016 at 03:17

    Great idea, thank you for sharing!Have a good weekend and year!!!

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  17. Wonky Patchwork17 January 2016 at 06:26

    That's just my favourite bit about repurposing - using the original features, so perfect for the top of this one.

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  18. Jill18 January 2016 at 08:08

    Hi Pam
    Just stopped by to let you know that I featured this on my Round Tuit post this week!

    Thanks again for linking up! Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success

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  19. Michelle L.4 June 2016 at 10:45

    Hi, Pam! This is really really cool - the lower legs are the only part of the jeans my husband doesn't wear out - so I have a million of them saved.

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  20. Teresa B8 December 2017 at 02:10

    Great idea! I love making reusable gift bags and this is perfect. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned!

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