Did you know that the fashion industry is the 3rd most polluting industry just behind food and construction. Production of denim is the worst as it takes approximately 1800 gallons of water to make a pair of jeans. The waste and environmental impact of the industry is staggering, but creative solutions like this redux purse pattern turn discarded materials into something functional and stylish. Denim is so durable that giving it a second life makes perfect sense.

If you are team "recycle" and want to do your part to save our planet, try this innovative and fashionable purse pattern. This is a different way to give new life to scraps or up-cycled denim fabric, hence the name "redux". Make your own denim "yarn" then whip up this cute bag that can be used as a clutch or add ready-made straps to use as a shoulder or crossbody bag.

You are welcome to sell any finished products but please do not reproduce or redistribute this pattern. All photos and videos in this pattern are the sole property of Cloud9 Atelier and cannot be used by anyone else. If you post your finished project on Instagram, please credit me by tagging me @sandithe0 so I can see your amazing creations.