
Don’t Throw Away Fabric Scraps! DIY Applique Owl Tote Bag 🦉
Aug 15, 2026
In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to turn old denim jeans and fabric scraps into an adorable applique owl tote bag!
🧵 MATERIALS & TOOLS:
Old denim jeans (for body and handles)
Fabric scraps (patterned fabrics)
Owl paper pattern / Stencil
Sewing machine, scissors & pins
Iron & fusible web
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Preview & Completed Bag
00:56 - Cutting fabric pieces
01:51 - Transferring owl design
04:17 - Cutting applique pieces
05:40 - Sewing applique pieces
07:32 - Applying fusible interfacing
07:45 - Sewing owl design on body
11:29 - Sewing bag handles
15:24 - Sewing bag base
16:39 - Interior pockets & lining
20:42 - Zipper installation
23:33 - Attaching lining
24:50 - Final result

