Another take on a sweater to bag refashion! This time, instead of a tote style bag, a cross body slouch boho style bag; and considering the sun we’ve had today, (Summer….is it really you?!) I can see this heading down the beach with me this weekend. So easy and quick. Want to make your own? Read on….

So another sweater that  has shrunk over time. But I really like the bold black and white stripe so it would be a shame not to reincarnate it in some way…

Cut an even curve from side seam to side seam, under the arms like so…

Turn inside out, serge that curve closed, turn right side out and flip the other way up. Your old hem is now the top of your bag….the bottom is now serged closed.

Separate/cut the sleeves from the rest of the sweater following the armhole curve and cutting straight across/at a 90 degree at the shoulder….

Cut the sleeves right open. Those two edges you see aligned in the pic are the shoulders. Align those RS together and serge/zig zag to join…

Fold in half lengthways, RS together then trim away the excess as pictured so you have one looooong folded strip an even width all the way along…

Serge/zigzag the long edge together. Turn RS out, press, and serge/zig zag the ends…

Pin the strap in place either side of the inside of your bag. Secure with a couple of rows of zig zag stitch the entire width of the strap…

Job’s a goodun’ and you’re ready for the beach, the farmers market, the coffee shop….wherever you want your sweater bag to take you!