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Bag Fix

Monogram heaven
I bought this designer inspired foldable bag at Sew For Less. It is one of my favorite ready to wear bags. I bought it purely to monogram it in July of 2014.
Here are a few others that would be fun to monogram....
Amazon.com: NNEE® Water Resistance Nylon Tote Bag & Multiple Pocket Design
Amazon.com: Ecosusi Fashion Water Repellent Nylon Tote Shoulder Beach Bag Blue
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I wore it out!! See the bottom of the nylon bag, all four corners had holes. Once it made it to this state, I couldn't continue using it. Until today, I pulled it out and decided to fix it. Every December 31, just like most people I suspect, I go through my closets and clothes. Looking through everything, I make a choice to keep, throw way or give to Good Will. I did not want to throw it way, I couldn't giving it to Good Will since I had monogrammed it. So I decided to fix it! This is a very basic bag. It does not have a lining.
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I flipped it inside out and sewed across the two side corners.
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The grey stitch line about an 1" from the edge fixed the holes in the bag.
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TaDa! No more holes and it has life again! What pieces in your closet need a second chance?
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Unknown said…
Way to go, Leah! It's great to be able to mend and fix and get more use out of something. :)
January 26, 2016 at 6:32 PM
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