This was my little Barefoot Roses project this week. I bought this bag for 10 bucks at Country Boy. I think it's maybe from the 1960's and it's pretty unimpressive but I liked the shape and it had a sturdy frame so I thought I'd try to sort of re-upholster it. It worked out really well. I thought it would involve some sewing but as it turned out spray adhesive and hot glue did the trick.
This was a really satisfying project because it worked first of all, it was easy and it was cheap meeting all my criteria for a fun craft project...I think I'll have to do it again. You can find so many 60's, 70's era handbags at Good Will or other thrift stores, probably on Ebay too, for around $5.00 to $10.00. I'm not sure but I think buying the frame new might cost more. Anyway, I love to re-use old things....
I've been indulging myself in Barefoot Roses projects the past couple of weeks...Really didn't have much time to play with my fabrics after Quilt Market.
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Gorgeous refashion!
Posted by: Carrie S. | August 12, 2007 at 03:25 PM
Absolutely gorgeous!!! What more could I say!!!
Posted by: Leisa | August 12, 2007 at 03:29 PM
Thanks girls! and I love that phrase "refashion" you used Carrie. Feels so good to take something that had a prior life and is now sorta of unloved and give it new life.
Posted by: Tanya Whelan | August 12, 2007 at 03:35 PM
How fabulous does the bag look. You did a fantastic job reupholstering it, and the fabric is so pretty too.
Posted by: Sue | August 12, 2007 at 04:07 PM
You did a beautiful job - now I want one too!
Posted by: Sandy | August 12, 2007 at 04:47 PM
That sure turned out nice!
Posted by: pam | August 12, 2007 at 06:05 PM
What a great way to recycle! It turned out so pretty, that is a really great project! I can't wait until my fabric order arrives now! xo, suzy
Posted by: suzyspence | August 12, 2007 at 06:14 PM
It looks adorable. You've done a fabulous job! Can't wait to see all the other barefoot rose projects.
Posted by: di | August 12, 2007 at 10:31 PM
What a transformation! Love it!
Posted by: sheree | August 12, 2007 at 10:56 PM
I love it.....hmmmm I would like one of those too..... Love your blog, congrats!
Posted by: angie | August 13, 2007 at 03:58 AM
how sweet!
Posted by: charlotte | August 13, 2007 at 04:35 AM
I absolutley love the bag what a great idea I will have to give it a try.
Posted by: Jennifer | August 13, 2007 at 05:37 AM
Oooooooohhhh! This SO lovely - like a breath of fresh air - gorgeous!
Posted by: dawn | August 13, 2007 at 06:26 AM
So cute! Great idea! Did you sew the handles?
Karla
Posted by: Karla | August 13, 2007 at 07:41 AM
Oh, Karla, totally forgot about that, you're right I did sew the handles. Just re-used the handles it came with and sewed the fabric over them.
Posted by: Tanya Whelan | August 13, 2007 at 07:49 AM
Ohhhhh, that's so yummy! What a great project. I know I have a few of those vintage bags in my closet I can experiment on. Gotta love Goodwill! teehee. :oP
Posted by: Erika | August 13, 2007 at 03:19 PM
What a great idea!!
Posted by: Karin (creativechaos) | August 13, 2007 at 11:39 PM
That turned out so pretty. I will have to look for a purse like that at the thrift store now.
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | August 14, 2007 at 07:01 PM
That's soooo amazing....!!! You rock...how do you do it? You are a freakin magician..love love love...keep surprising us fun to see....
Posted by: Jennifer Paganellli | August 20, 2007 at 03:51 PM
This is absolutely wonderful! Love it!
Posted by: Tammy | September 14, 2007 at 11:02 AM
Oh, it's so much better now! Really gorgeous.
Posted by: Sarah | September 25, 2007 at 06:12 AM