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Turn a bargin bag into a Fab bag!
My very FIRST How-To ;-)
I seen some really cute zipper purses on the web and they were running around 800 bucks! EeeeK! So I blossomed my own idea into reality for around 35 bucks.. HA!
Hope you find it helpful and success in all you do!
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marilyn.steckly favorited Stylen Zipper Purse
21 Apr 13:48
You Will Need
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Step 1I started with a cute bag I got at the market for 10 bucks. I chose it because it had all the layers I could imagine the zippers running along ;-)
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Step 2KILL the bag.. lol I began by taking out the main seams that held the bottom and the lining together. I gathered up 7 zippers and a cool concho belt I got at the market for an unbelievable tiny price that had dangling leather strings.
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Step 3I laid out my zippers to get my idea into focus. You will need a seam ripper and some scissors.
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Step 4I ripped down the middle and started on the layers one by one on each side, opening them up and inserting one half side of a zipper then sewing it back closed.
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Step 5Whew, first side is done ;-). Now to do the same on the next side. Next I did the single seam on the back of the purse with a "whole" zipper, just like the one I put on the front mid seam running up and down.
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Step 6Got the front and back done, now to dress up the handle ;-)
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Step 7Its a nice small easy rectangle and I wanted a full zipper in it.
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Step 8Time to start sewing it back together. I started with the lining but left it open at the bottom about 10 inches so I could turn the bag inside out and back again when I was done getting to the outer shell to sew it closed from the inside. It will need to be finished when the outside is done.
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Step 9The handle is looking all snazzy with it's new zipper ;-).
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Step 10All sewed up! The bag originally came with some bulky cords running up and down the sides through metal eyes like shoelaces so I braided some small soft leather string and used it instead.
I also added some of the string as little ties to each zipper head for style.
I took apart my cute leather concho belt and decided where I wanted to add some charm. I didn't want to put big holes in the fabric to sew the thick leather conchos on so I actually just glued them on with some awesome glue that is comparable to super glue on steroids that works super great on EVERYTHING.
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Step 11And here's the back all done ;D.
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