I keep looking at these bags on etsy. Today I finally made my move to make my own version. The weather was rainy this morning and now it is cool and crisp like fall outside. I am not rushing into winter but seasons changing is nice in so many ways- bring out your sweaters and your boots and all that good stuff.
This large tweedy wool skirt that I bought last year seemed like the perfect candidate for a transformation.
I originally thought I would be able to take the skirt and tailor it to fit me but since it has been a year and no tailoring has been done (seriously, when would I wear a skirt like this? To pick up my son at preschool?). Well, today it became this...
Nice, huh? I like how classic it is and the wool was wonderful and forgiving to work with. I used the dimensions of Ikat's bag in her description and although I love that big flap she has, this design worked better with what I had. I only wish I could take photos on the streets of Paris like she does! Do you want to see a picture of me wearing it to pick up my 4 year old at preschool in the suburbs? That could probably be arranged...
I love this bag! Thank you for sharing this inspirational project! I will totally look out for such a skirt, to try that, too! :)
Posted by: Dorothee-Maria | October 22, 2011 at 05:03 PM
I love the re purposing. The bag is fabulous.
Posted by: nanette | September 20, 2011 at 10:53 AM
This came out great!
Posted by: Shari @For the Little Doll In Your Life | September 18, 2011 at 10:38 AM
How smart, glad I'm not the only one who buys things and never wears them!
Posted by: Mary | September 16, 2011 at 02:25 PM
This is way cuter than Ikat's! The tab and buckle detail would make a great clutch also. Good job,
Posted by: linda keleher | September 16, 2011 at 10:40 AM
that is amazing....I like it so much. I have a similar bag that I bought last year at a craft show...it's made out of a wool and it is the best thing. Yours turned out fabulously!
Posted by: Lisa Q | September 16, 2011 at 07:45 AM
OMG!!! That is a fantastic transformation. Great job!!!
I agree with Susan I would love to see how the inside is. :-)
Posted by: Cassandra | September 15, 2011 at 09:52 PM
Wow! So impressive....I am headed to my closet too....Fabulous job on the details and design. Any chance you could share how you did the inside?
Susan
Posted by: Susan Jonsson | September 15, 2011 at 08:24 PM
Oh do I love this - you did a great job.
Posted by: Anne Marie | September 15, 2011 at 08:20 PM
This is fabulous! Yes, I would like to see a picture of you modeling it. Can you ask Jenny to help you with that?
Thanks for sharing! I might go rummage around in my closet for an old skirt. Do you do custom orders?
Posted by: Zane | September 15, 2011 at 07:09 PM
Love it!!!! So classic with the tweed but really great details!
Posted by: amy dunn | September 15, 2011 at 06:13 PM
Very cool! I really like the buckle/buttons detailing.
Posted by: Vanessa | September 15, 2011 at 05:51 PM