I added a sachet liner that I crocheted from some cotton thread so you could remove it from the cassette tape sachet. I filled the liner with some spicy potpourri before closing the end up. Then I just inserted the liner inside the sachet.

This is a quick and easy recycled crafting project which requires just a small amount of materials. The result is a pretty sachet that makes a great gift idea.
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Free Cassette Tape Sachet Pattern

Materials needed:
2 Cassette tapes (only 1/8 of a reel used on each)
1 oz Lion Brand Lion ribbon yarn
One bead for drawstring
Small amount of #10 Cotton thread for liner

Hooks:
“J” (6 mm) U.S. size metal crochet hook
“C” (2.75 mm) U.S. size metal crochet hook

Description: Crocheted Sachet Bag –
Bag measures 4-1/2” wide and 5” long

Directions:
Ch 15

Rnd 1
Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea chain st down to end. Then continue around other side of chain by working a Hdc in ea st to other end.

Rnd 2 -11
Hdc in each st around to first end then Hdc in ea st around to other end. Do not connect at end of rounds, just continue working Hdc’s in rounds as this creates a seamless bag.

Rnd 12 (Eyelet round)
*Ch 1, sk one st, Hdc in next st*. Repeat between * and end with a sl st into the beginning ch1.

Rnd 13
Ch 1, work 3 Hdc in ea ch 1 space of the prior round. End with sl st into the beginning ch 1.
Fasten off and weave ends under on inside of the bag.

Drawstring:
Double over a double strand of cassette tape and one strand of ribbon yarn. Your final drawing will be 4 strands of cassette tape and 2 strands of ribbon yarn. Weave through the eyelet round with the drawstring. Add a bead through the ends and tie a knot at the end of the drawstring.

Sachet Liner:
With C hook, ch 24. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea st down to the end. Then continue around the corner by working Sc in ea st down the back side of beg chain. Continue working Sc in rounds without joining for 29 rounds. Stuff your sachet liner with potpourri or other fragrant material. Close the top of your sachet liner by working a round of Sc through both top stitches of bag. FO.

If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.

Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Ea – Each
FO – Finish Off
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Rnd – Round
Sc […]

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 zipper which I could simply insert inside my crocheted shell. I found a fantastic tutorial from Erika for a zippered pouch with a lining on Craftsters.

The tutorial found here has detailed pictures and walks you step-by-step through the process to sew a handy zippered pouch. Now you could just use the pouch alone for a cosmetic bag but I used it to slip inside my crocheted clutch shell. I then hand-stitched it in place and wallah you have a nice finished clutch.

Here are a few clickable pictures below to show you how the clutch looks up close.

Clickable
Zipper closing shown.



Inside of the clutch.

The free crochet pattern is below. Please enjoy this recycled craft project. Each week I try and add something new and different for a fun recycled craft experience. I hope my readers have found this project beneficial.

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Free Cassette Tape Clutch Pattern

Purse measures 9 inches wide and 5 inches long.

Materials:
2 cassette tapes (90 min. black tapes)
1 ball – Lion Brand Trellis “Nightlife” ribbon yarn (115 yards)
4 – 9” x 5” fabric panels for pouch and lining
1 – 9” zipper

Hook: Metal “J” hook

Chain 28 using 2 strands of cassette tape and one strand of Lion Brand yarn.
Pattern is crocheted using 3 strands of material held together throughout project.

Round 1
Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st of chain.
Continue around the corner and down the back side of chain by working a Hdc in every chain stitch.

Round 2 – 13
Hdc in each st around and do not connect at end of rounds, just continue working Hdc in rounds until 5 inches are completed or approx. 13 rounds. (Adjust your purse length as needed by completing more rounds.) FO and weave end under on side of shell.

Using Ericka’s tutorial on Craftsters, create this pouch with zipper. I used 4 pieces of recycled black fabric that I cut to fit inside my shell. Check your measurements to make sure the pouch fits inside the shell before making your final stitches on your sewing machine. Insert the completed pouch inside the cassette tape shell. Hand-stitch the pouch in place along the top edge of pouch and shell.

If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.

Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Dec – Decrease
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sk – Skip
Rnd – Round

This pattern is copyrighted by Cindy at My Recycled Bags {dot com} and may only be used for […]

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 girl looks pretty good for being at least 40 years old. I thought the gold boots really went well with her new halter dress too. I also whipped up a little hat to go with her new outfit.

You use just a small amount of cassette tape to crochet this outfit. Use the link above to choose a purse or shoulder bag to finish off your recycled Barbie outfit. I hope you all have as much fun making this outfit as I did. Enjoy!

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Free Barbie Fashion Doll Halter Dress & Hat Pattern

Material: Cassette Tape
Hook: “E” crochet hook

Halter Dress
With cassette tape as yarn, Ch 24, Sl St to join in first st of chain to form ring.

Rnd 1
Ch 2, Hdc around entire ring chain (insert hook under ring & draw up loop around complete chain), join with Sl St at top of ch 2. (Approx. 37 Hdc’s)

Rnd 2
Ch 2, *work 1 Hdc together over next 2 sts (dec. made)*, repeat between * and join with Sl St at top of ch 2 at end of rnd.
Tip: Check fit on doll. This beginning bodice piece should slip over the breast area. Adjust sts as needed for fit. You will now be working bodice down towards waist.

Rnd 3
Ch 2, Hdc in same st and in ea st in rnd. Join with Sl St at top of ch 2.

Rnd 4 – 8
Repeat rnd 3.

Rnd 9
Ch 2, Hdc in ea st around to side of dress, work 2 Hdc at side. Then Hdc in ea st around to opposite side, work 2 Hdc at this side of dress, finish rnd by working Hdc in ea remaining st of rnd. Join with Sl St at top of ch 2.

Rnd 10 – 18
Ch 2, Hdc in ea st of rnd, join with Sl St at top of ch 2. Adjust your sts to create the lower skirt area of dress. Tighter or looser depending on your desired look of dress.

Fasten off and weave ends under on inside.

Tie Strap:
Create a tie for halter by using either ribbon yarn or combine one strand of cassette tape and ribbon yarn. Sc chain to desired length and FO. Trim the ends off and weave through the front of dress. Tie behind the neck.

Hat
Ch 5, Sl St to join in first st of chain to form ring.

Rnd 1
Ch 1, work 8 Sc in ring. Don’t join but mark beginning of rnd. Continue to work in rnds without joining st.

Rnd 2
Work 2 Sc in ea sts in rnd.

Rnd […]

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 inside the evening bag. You could use the cozy to hold your ID or a credit card. I did not put any embellishment on the front of the cozy but one could be added if desired.

I used two strands of cassette tape and one strand of Lion Brand Trellis ribbon yarn. You hold all three strands together as you crochet. I have found that using just cassette tape as your “yarn” isn’t as smooth to crochet with as other materials. But adding the ribbon yarn really gives your “yarn” a smoother, stronger texture and the crochet hook moves easier.

Closeup of material — Click for full-full photo

I used Champagne #51666 for the ribbon yarn and it really set off the cassette tape to create a pretty evening bag. I tried several times to take some clearer pictures of the completed project but the light just doesn’t do these materials much justice. Trust me when I say that the combination of cassette tape and ribbon yarn is beautiful together. Plus it’s a wonderfully eco – friendly recycled craft!

Cassette Tape Evening Bag Pattern

Purse measures 7 inches wide and 5 inches long. Cozy measures 3 inches square.

Materials:
2 cassette tapes (90 min. tapes)
1 ball – Lion Brand Trellis “Champagne” ribbon yarn (115 yards)
1 button – for embellishment as shown on bag
2 small black Velcro buttons

Hook: Metal “J” hook

Chain 28 using 2 strands of cassette tape and one strand of Lion Brand yarn (for purse).
Pattern is crocheted using 3 strands of material held together throughout project.

Round 1
Hdc in 2nd ch from hook in each chain.
Continue around the corner and down the back side of chain by working a Hdc in every chain stitch.

Round 2 – 14
Hdc in each st around and do not connect at end of rounds, just continue working Hdc in rounds until 4-3/4 inches are completed or approx. 14 rounds. (Adjust your purse length as needed by completing more rounds.)

At desired length of main body of purse, stop doing rounds at side mark of purse. (Then only Hdc across back side of purse to create flap for purse.)

Flap:
Row 1 – 4
Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across back half of purse for flap.

Row 5 – 11
* Ch 2, turn. Sk 1 st, then Hdc in ea st until last st from end. Leave last st unworked. * (Dec made at both ends of flap.)
Repeat Dec row between * – * until you have a point at bottom of flap.

Fasten off and weave ends under on inside of the bag.

Flap […]

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 to make my bag much smaller than I had planned. I couldn’t find the same shade of brown cassette tape that I started the project with so my purse became the little bag you see in this post. The strap measures about 37 inches untied. I tied it in a knot at the top to create a shorter strap. Variations of this bag can be made using all plastic bags or any other recycled materials that you may want to substitute. The overall size can be increased by adding additional rounds as desired. Have fun with this week’s bag and enjoy your recycling and crafting project.

Free Recycled Bag Pattern

Size: Approx. 6-1/2” square bag with 37” strap
Hook: E metal crochet hook used in this Motif pattern.
(Any large size hook can be used but Motif size will vary.)
Materials: Plastic tan grocery bags cut in ¼ inch strips and 2 cassette tapes

With center color (tan shown) Ch 4, Sl St to form ring.

Rnd 1
Using tan plastic bag yarn cut in ¼ inch strip yarn, Ch 2, (counts as 1 Hdc)
in ring work 2 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc, Ch1, 3 Hdc
Ch 1, Sl St to top of Ch 2. (4 corners & 4 shells made)
Fasten off and weave ends under on back side of Motif.

Rnd 2
With brown cassette tape attach in any Ch 1 corner space.
Ch 2, 2 Hdc, Ch1, 3 Hdc, all in the same ch 1 corner space.
*Sk next 3 Hdc, 3 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc, all in the next Ch 1 corner space.*
Repeat between * 2 more times, Sl St to top of the beginning Ch 2.
Sl St across remaining Hdc’s to corner.

Rnd 3
Ch 2 (counts as 1 Hdc) 2 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc, all in the corner space.
*Sk 3 Hdc, make 3 Hdc in between shells, Sk next shell, make 3 Hdc, Ch 1,
3 Hdc in corner.* Repeat 2 more times then Sl St to top of first Hdc.
Sl St across remaining Hdc’s to corner.

Rnd 4-13
Ch 2 (counts as 1 Hdc) 2 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc, all in the corner space.
Continue working in established pattern of
Sk 3 Hdc (shell), 3 Hdc in between each of the shells,
Sk next shell, until you reach the corner again
and then make 3 Hdc, Ch 1, 3 Hdc in each corner.
At the completion of each rnd, Sl St to top of the beginning Ch 2 and Sl St to corner space.
Then begin again with Ch 2 (counts as 1 Hdc) 2 Hdc, […]

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. The tape will pull out freely from the reel. There is no need to open up the case.

Click below on the read more link to view complete patterns.

Free Barbie Doll Purse Patterns Using Recycled Plastic Cassette Tape
3 Variations

Barbie Doll Recycled Handbag Tote

Material: Cassette Tape
Hook: “E” crochet hook used in this Fashion Doll purse pattern

Using cassette tape as yarn, chain 8. Turn and Sc in 2nd stitch from hook.
Sc down one side of the chain. Continue around corner and Sc down the other side of chain.
Work in rounds. Sc in each stitch around for 6 rounds. Leave tape yarn attached.
Chain 16 for strap. Attach end of chain with Sl St to other side of purse to complete strap.
Finish off and weave in ends on the inside of purse.

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Barbie Doll Recycled Handbag Purse

Material: Cassette Tape
Hook: “E” crochet hook used in this Fashion Doll purse pattern

Using cassette tape as yarn, chain 6. Turn and Sc in 2nd stitch from hook.
Sc down one side of the chain. Continue around corner and Sc down the other side of chain.
Work in rounds. Sc in each stitch around for 7 rounds.
Sc in next 3 stitches, chain 2 for handle opening, then Sk next 2 stitches, Sc in next 6 stitches, chain 2 for handle opening.
Sk next 2 stitches, then Sc in each stitch until you reach the handle opening again. Crochet 4 Sc around the chain for the handle.
Then continue Sc in each stitch around to the other side’s handle opening. Crochet 4 Sc around the chain for the handle.
Sc in next 5 stitches and Sl St into last stitch to even out the top edge of purse.
(Tip: To make the handle opening even on both sides and to have balanced stitches on either side of handles, you may have to make adjustments.
You may need to add one Sc or do one less Sc to make the purse balanced on both sides and the handle opening so it’s in the middle of the purse.
Once you have it even on both sides, finish off and weave in ends on the inside of purse.

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Barbie Doll Recycled Shoulder Bag

Material: Cassette Tape
Hook: “E” crochet hook used in this Fashion Doll purse pattern

Using cassette tape as yarn, chain 6. Turn and Sc in 2nd stitch from hook.
Sc down one side of the chain. Continue around corner and Sc down the other side of chain.
Work in rounds. Sc in each stitch around until 5 rounds complete. Sc in the next 6 stitches (or across half of the purse […]