I pretty much L-O-V-E the way this purse turned out. Refashioned from an old leather purse found at the Salvation Army, recycling all of the original purse’s hardware, and using hand stamped fabric for the top…
Its my new favorite purse. I know this may sound hard to believe, but it was actually relatively easy to make! Especially if you skip the hand-stamping your own fabric bit. Of course, I say this assuming you know your way well around a sewing machine.
Let me show you what I did.
MOD PURSE REFASHION DIY
How to upcycle an old purse
First off, you will need your own thrifted leather purse. Check with your local thrift stores – ours runs a promotion in which every Wednesday things are 50% off. Score.
Now, time for the fabric. Skip this step and just use your own already designed fabric to simplify things. Otherwise Ashley at Lil Blue Boo has a great tutorial for hand stamping fabric.
Once again, you find me using my children’s toys as sewing / DIY supplies. Sorry Ben. This triangle just happened to be the perfect size.
I only use the glue to secure the hardware back onto the bag initially. Once it dries, sew around everything as best you can!
And there you have it, a super mod bag. Giving life to old purses everywhere!
I will totally be rocking this at ALT.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and until next time…happy sewing!
wwoooww!!! super, super cool!! I really love it! it’s a great job! I take note of this! 🙂
Guau !!! Un bolso fantástico!!
besitos
Hi Jessica – you have taken a bag that is ho hum and turned it into something fab!! I am definitely going to give leather sewing a go!!
Fantastic! I love the leather paired with mod, and the hand stamping is so creative! Isn’t hand stamping so fun? Great job!
Love the bag re-style. Turned out terrific!
I LOVE this Jessica!! You’re amazing.
This is incredible! I love it. So unique and fun!
Way cute. And I bet waiting for the glue to dry was horrible. Especially when it is something as exciting as a purse!
What a great idea…I would have never thought to do that! Thanks for the inspiration, Shannon
Cute! What is you Instagram user name?? I love Instagram too!
Thank you Jenn! You can find me @jessrabbott
For sure want to make one of these!! Brilliant.
This turned out awesome! Love it Jess. Can’t wait to see it in person:)
Great upcycle. Did you ad pockets to the inside or is the lining printed?
~Heather
Looks so great! I love it! I’ve never even thought of cutting into a thrifted find, but this was a great idea.
i ADORE THIS.
so cute! i love how you used the original hardware too… i’ll never look at s thrift store purse the same again! 🙂
ooh I love it! This is such a great idea!
Waw! This is one pretty bag. Absolutely gorgeous!
Great refashion!
really cute!
This is a fabulous idea…makes me want to run out and do a little thrifting!
hmmm… I’m still giving purses the stinkeye. I have this teal leather Tommy Hilfiger purse I thrifted and it’s almost a bit sporty for me, it has kind a a similar shape to it…. it could make a really good bottom to a bigger purse. Hmmmmm. Decisions, decisions!
What a great idea! Love the look!
What great inspiration! LOVE it! How did you manage to sew around the tabs that have the grommets on them??
Great question, one I should have answered in the post! I used my zipper foot!
I love how you can take a short purse and make a taller purse out of it. Thanks for the idea!
You are one clever girl Jessica! I love how it turned out!
I absolutely adore this! You’re definitely making me want to hack some purses apart. I think I need to jump on the stamping trend it looks so fun and I love the effect.
this is awesome !
Awesome!! I may have to give this idea a go when I’m ready for another diaper bag. I don’t have many chances to use a purse these days 🙂
Ok seriously Jessica??? This is crazy awesome!! I will definitely be on the hunt for some bags to take apart now – I love it!
Great Great Great!
I MUST try this!
Thank you very much for sharing 🙂
Lucia
Ohhhhh!!! I found your web in pinterest, !! that´s beautiful !! You will see me here many times. Hugs,
Wow! What a transformation! I love it so much that I am pinning it as we speak.
this is genius! I love it. I love freshly picked too. She is going to be on the podcast in January and I am so excited. She has such cute stuff too.
LOVE, LOVE this unique idea for re-purposing a leather purse, adding hand-stamped fabric for the top — to make a larger bag, plus adding the leather straps. THANKS for sharing. I agree with so many of the previous comments. I plan to use these instructions soon. Sarah in Minneapolis
what a lovely idea,now i know what to do with all my old bag.THANK YOU!!!!