1. For this crescent purse from old jeans tutorial, start by preparing the DIY purse pattern.

2. To make the crescent purse pattern, fold a piece of paper in half.Measure 5” away from the folded line,and 6” down from the top line. Draw a lin...

3. To round the bottom corners of the purse, measure 2” away from the bottom and side edges.Draw a smooth curved line to round the corner.Cut along...

4. To make the side pieces of the purse, use the crescent purse pattern.Lay the pattern pieces on the leg part of the old jeans.Trace the pattern o...

5. To make the bottom piece of the purse, measure a rectangle piece that is 3½” x 7”.

6. To make the outside width pieces of the purse, measure a piece that is 3½” wide along the bottom, 9½” tall and 2½” wide at the top.Copy the outs...

7. To make the inside width pieces of the purse, use the outside width piece to guide the measurement.Trace the top 2½” of outside piece.Copy the i...

8. To make the adjustable strap, measure two separate pieces that are 2” x 4”.

9. To make the shoulder strap, use the leg of the old jeans.Use a seam ripper to remove the pocket for extra length.Measure two strap pieces that a...

10. To strengthen the purse pieces, add fusible interfacing.Trace both side pieces, bottom piece and outside pieces onto a sheet of interfacing.Cut...