Refashioning Cargo pants into Cargo Carrier

So, I went to campus the other day to take a test and when I got in my car to go home, I realized there was a huge rip in the butt of my pants! Embarrassing. So I decided to get revenge on the pants by turning them into a cute purse! 

BEFORE

 After lots of thinking, I decided to just start cutting. I left the pockets on the original fabric it was sewn to so I didn't have to deal with picking or complicated seams. I designed the front of the bag with the cargo pockets. The back of the bag has a regular side pocket and a back pocket. I used the waste band for the top band and assorted pieces for the shoulder straps and bottom panel.


AFTER

 I love this bag, it is the perfect size and exactly how I want it because I made it!! It's amazing what you can do with a sewing machine and a little time. This project took about 6 hours or so from the designing to completion.