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Monday, April 11, 2011

Project Re-Style #15

Happy Monday Everyone.!
Welcome to week number 15 of my project Re-Style challenge.
If you are just joining me, 
Welcome!  
I do a Re-Style  of something I have in my closet and make it new, every Monday.  I Re-Style other things also, but on Mondays, I try and do the easiest, most economical Re-Style.   All the details of Project Re-Style will be at the end of this post.  I hope, if anything,  this will get you to start thinking,
"Ahh!! don't throw it away Re-Style it."
That is what is has done for me.
This weeks Re-Style is
a Plain Gold Clutch to a Fringe Clutch.


Ok, lets get started.
  Sooooo,I know what your thinking,  another clutch? I must have gone on a clutch binge about two years ago.  I have never worn this one. I bought it at Forever 21 for  some ridiculous price $2.50 on sale.  I always feel if it is only $2.50, I have to buy it.  Well I took little Miss  gold clutch  and made her just a tad fringe~ y .  This was Really, Super, duper, easy and makes the clutch completely different, and more fun. 

Tutorial
Difficulty: Easy 
Things You Need
1.Old Clutch
2.Material for fringe (I used the left over Leather from my bomber Jacket) but I think any material will do.
You could also use fringe trim already made
3. Hot Glue Gun
4.Ribbon
5.Gold acrylic paint( Wal-mart- craft dept 89 cents) 
6. Small paint brush.


The first thing I did was cut out my fringe.  I used the left over leather from my bomber jacket. I cut 4 equal pieces, length and width

 Then I placed a line of glue on the lower part of the flap and then placed my first row of fringe. 
The Blue Line represents the Hot glue.

 Then I Placed my second layer of fringe down.  I experimented with the distance.   When I decided where I wanted it, I marked it with a pin.
Then I put a second line of glue and placed my second layer of fringe.

 I did the same with the third Layer of fringe.  A line of Glue, then the Fringe.

 Then I opened up the purse and put the last line of glue and placed the last line of fringe, right under the snaps.

I stopped here, 
but I was going to hot glue some gold  ribbon across the top.  
I still might; but for now I like it without.
I also painted my leather  with gold acrylic paint.

 This is what it looked like before I painted it.

  And this is After.
 How Fun is this?

YAY!!! 
 Just a short video of the end product.
I would love to  know if you like this video Idea.

That's it 
All Done.

15 down 37 to go!

Click HERE for all the details on 
Project Re-Style.

I Hope Everyone has a Fantastic Monday!
Go and Make Something:) 
<3

20 comments:

  1. I might need to do this to my metallic clutch!!!! Bullet the ferret chewed a hole through it and I couldn't bear to trash it! Hmm... this could totally work! Thanks for the idea Anne!

    xoxo
    jenn

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  2. Thats really cute! Do you think it would be easier to paint the leather before you cut it, or does it do better coverage if you've already cut the fringe?

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  3. I absolutely LOVE fringe!!! This is so fab!

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  4. You've done amazing things with the leather you've scavenged!!! You're giving me so many ideas! Hugs! ~Serene

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  5. Yet again another amazing project!! Nice Job!

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  6. I admire you for your imagination and energy.
    Always brilliant ideas here

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  7. First I was jealous of your $2.50 find, then I was jealous of your new clutch!! It's super!

    xox
    http://wynn-notetoself.blogspot.com/

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  8. Love it! This would match my gold Anne Klein flats!
    Jen Hemming and Hawing Again

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  9. So beautiful. And it's really cool that it's all the same color, but I have a small idea, wouldn't be nice that half of a row to be an other color? Just an idea, only because I love pops of color.

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  10. Once again another great idea to put all my collected leather pieces to use! But also ecstatic that you can actually paint it...now I'm not stuck to boring black. I may try an ombre effect too!

    Thanks Again for the GREAT ideas!!
    ~Colleen

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  11. I know what you mean about finding a ridiculous bargain and feeling OBLIGATED to take advantage of it. I love this little frings purse! Another cutie pie!

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  12. Very elegant! I love it! Thanks for your comment dear...

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  13. Great Idea! Looks easy :D

    kisses xoxo

    www.stylemesteph.com

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  14. Anne-

    Love the vlog! I can't believe that clutch was a mere $2. That's why I love F21, it's like a thrift store. And some of their clothes are even USA made, shockingly...

    Keep those vlogs coming. Show us newbie seamstresses a thing or two.

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  15. I love it! You did an amazing job! I can learn a lot from you! :o)

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  16. EEK How did I miss this one :(
    ohoh I love the brown one

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  17. The fringe makes the bag super fun. Thanks for sharing it at my Swing into Spring party.

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  18. Thanks for linking up your fun fringy clutch to Creative Juice, Anne!

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