How to Make Jean Shorts Tote Bag DIY (Upcycled Jeans)

How to Make Jean Shorts Tote Bag DIY (Upcycled Jeans) Have an old pair of jean shorts sitting in your closet that you just can't bring yourself to throw away? Turn them into something absolutely adorable and useful instead! This easy upcycled denim tote bag is a fun way to give old jeans, jean shorts, and denim scraps a whole new life. The finished bags are sturdy, practical, and completely customizable—and because you get to keep the original pockets, they have built-in storage that makes them even more useful. I made these darling denim bags from jean shorts and added colorful fabric linings, sturdy repurposed straps, and cute iron-on-style patches with Aleene's Fabric Fusion. The result is a one-of-a-kind handmade bag that looks adorable while also being surprisingly functional. This is a great sewing project for beginners because the construction is relatively simple. You don't need a complicated bag pattern, and you can customize the size based on the shorts you h...