Bell Work

• Write down 5 clothing or accessory items in your closet or bedroom that you are currently not wearing or using.

• Hang on to your list—you will turn it in a little later in the class period.

Recycle Project

Ideas for Items to Bring

• T-shirts• Sheets• Belts• Socks• Bags• “Garbage”—Caprisun bags, chip bags, etc.• Jeans• Blankets• Baby Clothes

Ideas for Sewing Project

• “Garbage” Purse or Pencil Pouch—made with old caprisun bags or chip bags

• Purse out of jeans

• Teddy bear out of old blankets

• Drawstring bag

• Pillow/pillowcase

• Christmas Stocking

Caprisun Bag

Jean Quilt

Jean Purse

Toddler Pants from a T-Shirt

Coin Purse

Toddler Dress from Shirt

Purse from Dog Food Bag

Rug from Jeans

T-shirt Handbag

Baby Hat from a T-shirt Sleeve

T-Shirt Headband

Purse from Neckties

Pillowcase

Apron

Sketch Assignment

• Using your bell work to help, come up with a sketch of what you might do for your recycle project

Resources

• http://sewing.craftgossip.com/category/sewing-recycled-projects/