This week I’m posting a cassette tape clutch. This is a great way to recycle and reuse old cassette tapes into something new and useful. The clutch purse was crocheted using two strands of black cassette tape with one strand of Lion Brand ribbon yarn. Next I wanted to create a lining with a […]
Filed under: Cassette Tape Crafts, Crocheted Bags on September 22nd, 2007 | 6 Comments »
I finally got around to crocheting a Barbie fashion doll dress out of recycled cassette tape. It’s been something that I have wanted to complete way back when I crocheted my Barbie doll purses. I had fun digging out my old Barbie doll which hasn’t had a clothes change in probably 30 years. The old […]
Filed under: Cassette Tape Crafts, Doll Clothes & More on August 4th, 2007 | 16 Comments »
Cassette Tape Evening Bag with Cozy
This week’s free recycled crochet pattern features an evening bag crocheted using cassette tape and ribbon yarn. The front flap is V-shaped with a Gold button embellishment and a Velcro button for a closure. I had some materials left over so I decided to make a little cozy to go […]
Filed under: Cassette Tape Crafts, Crocheted Bags on May 12th, 2007 | 5 Comments »
Cassette Tape Granny Square Motif Bag
This week’s bag is a recycled little purse crocheted from plastic tan grocery bags and brown cassette tapes. This was an interesting and challenging project. Unfortunately I found out that cassette tapes come in several shades of browns after I was halfway done with my bag. I finally had […]
Filed under: Cassette Tape Crafts, Crocheted Bags on March 14th, 2007 | 8 Comments »
I wanted to bring everyone up to date on my latest discoveries and completed projects using different recycled materials. Recently I used VHS tape to crochet an evening bag and also a round Motif bag purse. It works fairly well to crochet using the VHS tape but you do need to pull a bit […]
Filed under: Cassette Tape Crafts, Tips and Instructions, Vcr Video Tape Crafts on March 9th, 2007 | No Comments »
Here are three free Fashion Doll patterns for a handbag purse, tote, and shoulder bag. These are crafted by crocheting with recycled cassette tape as yarn. Just rewind an old cassette tape and cut the tape at the beginning of the brown tape. Pull out the brown tape end to work your project. […]
Filed under: Cassette Tape Crafts, Doll Clothes & More on March 1st, 2007 | 2 Comments »