Another refashion project, skirt to bag..
I like skull images, and when I saw this H&M skull skirt on a thrift shop, I snatched it right away because I got a premonition that the skirt will be reborn as a messenger bag. It was a teeny tiny skirt, medium cotton with 2% elastane. I use this bag as inspiration but I added width and pockets and lining to make the skull bag more interesting and sturdy.
Here's the before photo : pleated skirt with skull pattern all over
Prepped the pieces : black canvas for interior and pockets, bias tape, cotton webbing strap, hardware for adjusting the strap, magnetic snap and keystrap. At this point I have sewn back the H&M care label to the lining..
Finished bag : roomy bag with heaps of pockets! Not bad for my first attempt making messenger bag/nappy bag without commercial pattern. Too bad the original skirt was too short and the unpicked pleats still shown on the flap and gusset eventhough I have washed/ironed/steamed the fabric over and over :'(
I made two extendable pockets in front of the bag (covered by the flap), I can put my coin purse, mobile, candy, even AVENT 260ml bottle fits in there.. I also sew keystrap and 2 pockets inside the bag, suitable for my wallet, pen, mobile or pocket camera.
Can't wait to showcase my new handmade skull bag..
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8 comments:
Oh well done, the bag looks fantastic. Love the fact it fits baby bottles too! Great job
Erica, Editor on Duty
Awesome redo!
Who cares that the pleats are slightly visible?! This is an amazingly creative and fabulously executed project. I'd have LOVED a diaper bag like this when my LT was a baby!! Wow!
Px
Wow that is amazing. Well done you - not sure I could do that. Looks very complicated.
Eddie
If you still have some of the black fabric you could make 2 skull shapes to cover the pleat area.
Sandy in the UK
Love the bag. You did a great job!
It looks really well made. Nice job!
Well done! I love it!
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