75 Days to Go: Karen’s Donation Pt. II

I’m a saver.  I have boxes of remnants from pieces that I hold onto knowing that I’ll use them at some point.  Today, I’m using the remnants from this lovely dress…

Before - 75

This was a piece that the fabulous Karen sent my way that I featured just a few days ago – (Refresher HERE) that ended up looking like this…

Pt. I - After

However, part of what I was left with was this…

Remnants!

Loved all the bead trim, so I had a thought of what to make these into…

…a satchel!!

I began by pinning the edges together, using the black design as my guide.

Pin those edges!!

I didn’t want the pouch to be open on top, so I grabbed some more leftovers!!  I took some black fabric that was trimmed from a piece to use as a flap.

More remnants!

I trimmed a chunk from it and pinned the edges of the black material to the back side of the purse material, right side facing right side.  This is going to make it super easy to flip over.

Attaching time!!

Once the black material was pinned, I stitched this in place and sewed the two satchel edges together.

Sew down!

I decided to make the black material into a triangle flap, so I pinned the edges to create a new seam and stitched this down next.

Stitching down the edges!!

We’re almost there!!  I took some of the same ribbon I used for the halter top to prepare a strap.  Not just any strap…a braided strap!!  I tied a knot…

Braid Prep!

…and refreshed my friendship bracelet-making skills!!

Friendship bracelet time!!

I think I’m going to break out some of the old fb’s and make some new ones to layer on my wrist!!  This was too much fun!  Once my braided strap was complete, I tied the other end and affixed to my satchel!  (I hand stitched it in place, but you could always use safety pins to switch out straps!)

Attached!

I wanted to add a little more character to the piece, as well as a little bit of weight to the flap, so I played with a bunch of gold buttons to see which would work best.

Assorted buttons!

I couldn’t decide, so I went with three of them!  I safety pinned these in place…

Pinned Flair!

…so they can be removed/changed/substituted.  My bag was now complete!!

Day 75 - After

The fabric for this is a little thin, so I used it to tote my hoodie in.  However, use the same method for thicker material…then you can carry anything!!

New Satchel!!

I love the pop of color – such a fun little piece to have on my hip!!

Yummy leftovers!!

Hope everyone had a most lovely weekend!!