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
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/