Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Customizing a Vintage Bag



Metallic cloth vintage bags like this are in abundance at thrift and antique stores. I picked this one up for $4 at a local thrift shop. (Since they are so easy to find, I really would not spend more than $5 on one.)

This project is very easy. You simply need a cloth clutch and an assortment of pins.



Place pins on bag until you find a combination you like. You can mix and match as much as you want.





My favorite is probably the pin I call Herman.




If you aren't into vintage bags, Stella & Dot's La Coco Clutch is the same concept.

19 comments:

Samantha Chu Ramage. said...

i LOVE this idea. and i am surprised, with all of the pins i have, that i never tried this one before!

xo
sami

Wida said...

Aww this was amazing! If only I liked purses!

Wida
Missing Amsie Blog

maggeygrace said...

Man, if only I were creative/crafty enough to do something like this!! I am so bad at finding cute purses- I could never find something this adorable! I love this idea.

Fashion Cappuccino said...

That's such a clever DIY! I want to try that with a couple of my clutches! xoxoxoo

Shey said...

wow! I had never thought of this, clever idea!

alicia said...

i love this idea and "herman"! :)

CMA said...

loving that bag!

Liz Lizo said...

Nice, I would never have thought that up, love the idea.

xx
Liz Lizo
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le sorelle said...

This is such a great idea! I can't believe you found that bag for only $4! I'm going to have to visit some thrift stores! ;)

-j
sorelle in style

Lucija said...

I think you're a really talented blogger and you do such a great job here! So lovely!
(& I would love you to check my blog dear :))

XO,
Lucija
WLL

Fashionistable said...

I love the bag unadorned. But also thing it will work beautifully with the gems. Xxxx

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Amy said...

Love this idea!

JustPatience said...

You have really beautiful pins. Love all of them.

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two birds said...

what a fun, easy and inexpensive idea! i love pins, but never wear them...i might have to do this!

Style, She Wrote said...

What an awesome and budget friendly idea! Brilliant! Thanks for your comment, too. xo style, she wrote

Deidre said...

Love it. Herman is adorable :)

Satin And Salt said...

I have been really looking forward to fall and the idea of collecting brooches for scarves, jackets, etc. But your idea to pin them on a vintage bag is pretty stellar!

-Nico