The one (and ONLY) downside to bargain shopping is that sometimes, the items are not in the best condition. Things may need minor alterations, an added button or a stitched hem here and there. So you have to invest the time for that $2 score.
I purchased a beautiful giraffe print burlap/leather Diane Von Furstenberg purse at Jeremy’s in December. It was during one of the crazy 70% off sales and I scored it for like $15. As soon as I got home, I transferred all of my items from my old purse into my new one and rocked it RIGHT away.
Well, a few weeks passed… and the poor thing started falling apart. 😦
The burlap part started tearing and people would say ‘Do you know your bags torn?’ I decided I needed to either part ways or think of something extra crafty to save it.
Seeing how I recently started a new business (more on that later!!) I can’t just throw away a purse since I don’t have super funds to just go out and get a new one!!
So – I was extra crafty and here’s how I brought my bag back to LIFE!!
Here’s the bag before – super cute; but very worn!!!
I decided I wanted to cover the worn part with a scarf! I found this PERFECT one at Thrift Town for .99!
I took the scarf, wrapped it around the majority of the bag, pinned it in place, and hand stitched it on.
And…. Voila!! I think I did this bag justice by giving it another go! It’s just too cute (scarf or not) to pass up!!
What do you think? yay or neh?
My Matryoshka Life 