Sometimes you just want to do something purely for yourself and I love bags, but since I stopped working designer leather ones have not been on my list, but this month has been a big one! The electricity was out to a third of the house, the hot water service packed up, twice, meaning we carted 7 of us for 5 days anywhere we could for a shower, one car off the road waiting for repairs and quite frankly it was time to do something just for me.
So recently our local craft chain held a big sale and for whatever reason I decided I must have some of this white vinyl, it was on sale 50% off so I bought a meter, and there it sat no idea what to do with it until I decided on a bag.
I did the easy fold over method and chose lining and did the same for that.
Attached the lining,
Grabbed an old belt and sewed it on for a handle.
Decided I needed some embellishments and got the Big Shot
out.
out.
And, bang a new bag!
DIY Delight or Disaster? I have never sewed real vinyl, it was fun to try but the belt gave me a real headache, however it's done now and I love it! Delight!
So what have you done for you lately?
Thanks for reading,
Mel xo
Be Delighted Every Day, Follow Mellywood's Mansion!
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Oh Mel. Sounds like you've had a rough July. Hoping August is better for you. Glad you decided to make something for yourself. The bag turned out great. I love the flower embellishments you added.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Mel... what a pain to have all those things go wrong at the same time. It's times like these that we need to do a little something extra just for ourselves. Your bag is so sweet, and I love the flowers. Love that you reused a belt too.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Sad you're having a rough go of it, but this turned out so cute.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! I hope things are back to normal at your house. You deserved to make something for you!
ReplyDeleteWow, Mel, when it rains, it pours. Hope you are all re-situated. Your bag it too adorable,way to repurpose! I'm lovin your pink button embellishments :-) Amy
ReplyDeleteWow, you've been living a nightmare- I hope it's over now! The bag is beautiful- I have a {slight} obsession with bags. And coats. Those flowers are so cute, love the pink centers.
ReplyDeleteHope all is back to normal now Mel, everything always happens at once doesn't it? Really love your bag, definitely time to make something for yourself - you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Estelle xx
Delight, delight, delight! And I love the lining too. :)
ReplyDeleteGee Mel! Sounds like you've had more than you can say grace over lately! Love your bag and good for you for taking time to make yourself something pretty in the midst of chaos! Truly delightful!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! and I especially love the liner. :)
ReplyDelete-andi
As they say,
ReplyDeleteBad things happen in three :(....and then things begin to shine!! Hope your world is shining!! BTW..great purse. Love the lining you used. The flowers set it off!
The purse turned out really pretty and it's a one of a kind, Mellywood bag! Did you use a special needle on the machine for sewing vinyl?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag. I love that you personalized it by adding the flowers. I’d love for you to check out our Pattern Party! Those with free patterns and templates to share are invited to link up! Starts on the 1st of each month.
ReplyDeleteI love it, Mel ! Not too much detail, just enough and it looks like leather :-) The lining is a nice surprise, so fun !
ReplyDeleteOooh I likey! I need one now - love this! Girl you do need to get selling - you have great ideas and finished products!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I'm going to show it to my 15 year old daughter. Now I'm trying to figure out how you made the link squares with your blog and pinterest/etc. I'll have to figure this out.
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