CFM Frodo Posted May 31, 2023 CFM Report Posted May 31, 2023 This is my garbage can, with a ugly pleather faux alligator purse I got at a thrift store for $3.00 Meet Ms Cleo. A purse I made using the hardware and the liner from that old tired faux bag The strap is a leather mystery weave belt that was I got from an estate sale, cost? Free Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Members Gezzer Posted May 31, 2023 Members Report Posted May 31, 2023 Nice , is Ms Cleo the one with the Bigfoot flower ? Quote
CFM Frodo Posted May 31, 2023 Author CFM Report Posted May 31, 2023 Maybe. Lol Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
CFM Frodo Posted June 4, 2023 Author CFM Report Posted June 4, 2023 Ms Cleo sold at a festival yesterday for $90.00 less than 20 in it for material Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 4, 2023 CFM Report Posted June 4, 2023 48 minutes ago, Frodo said: Ms Cleo sold at a festival yesterday for $90.00 less than 20 in it for material heck yea!!!! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member fredk Posted June 4, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted June 4, 2023 That's a decent return Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
CFM Frodo Posted June 4, 2023 Author CFM Report Posted June 4, 2023 15 minutes ago, fredk said: That's a decent return Yes sir, the boot purse that I make is the best return items I bought these boots at a thrift store for 20 bucks, sold the purse for 100 Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
AlZilla Posted June 4, 2023 Report Posted June 4, 2023 George Ohr would be proud ... Congratulations. Quote “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire “Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.” - Aristotle
Contributing Member fredk Posted June 4, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted June 4, 2023 Repurposing is far better than recycling Wishing you a quick eye and steady sewing on these projects Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members SUP Posted June 4, 2023 Members Report Posted June 4, 2023 Those are beautiful. I love recycling. You are doing such a great job of it. I love what you did with the boots. what a great idea. makes me want to look for similar boots as well! I buy old handbags if I like the design and plan to make similar ones, using the hardware in those purses. So I get both the pattern and the hardware. There are so many beautiful handmade things out there that are old and used but can be beautifully repurposed! Recycling is the fashion as well, these days. Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
CFM Frodo Posted June 6, 2023 Author CFM Report Posted June 6, 2023 On 6/4/2023 at 1:27 PM, SUP said: Those are beautiful. I love recycling. You are doing such a great job of it. I love what you did with the boots. what a great idea. makes me want to look for similar boots as well! I buy old handbags if I like the design and plan to make similar ones, using the hardware in those purses. So I get both the pattern and the hardware. There are so many beautiful handmade things out there that are old and used but can be beautifully repurposed! Recycling is the fashion as well, these days. Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
CFM Frodo Posted June 6, 2023 Author CFM Report Posted June 6, 2023 Just now, Frodo said: say you have an old purse with 2 outside pockets. Remove the pockets and sew them together. Leave the top open add a magnet for a closure and a strap young ladies like the itty bitty purse Just now, Frodo said: Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Members SUP Posted June 6, 2023 Members Report Posted June 6, 2023 Brilliant! Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
CFM Frodo Posted June 6, 2023 Author CFM Report Posted June 6, 2023 41 minutes ago, SUP said: Brilliant! When I cut the pocket off the old purse i take care to leave the stitches in the holes. Zoom the above purse. I left the tan stitches and restitched with red giving it a contrast or something. I do not know everything it just looks good to me the cut stitches are held in place by using liquid electrical tape Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Members SUP Posted June 6, 2023 Members Report Posted June 6, 2023 That's why the 2 colors. And liquid electrical tape. Did not hear about it before today. Must look into its uses. Uttam will be interested. When you use old purses, how do you get rid of the smell? That is one thing I have difficulty with. Some get clean fast, others not so. Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
CFM Frodo Posted June 7, 2023 Author CFM Report Posted June 7, 2023 Lol. A plastic tote with a box of dryer sheets in it, that’s wear I store them Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Members SUP Posted June 7, 2023 Members Report Posted June 7, 2023 Never thought of that. Will try it. Thank you. Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
CFM Frodo Posted June 9, 2023 Author CFM Report Posted June 9, 2023 This is going to get complicated so sit down with a hot cup of coffee Readers digest version I buy a thrift store purse that is past its prime I strip the purse of its hardware I make another purse and use the hardware now. I am using the discarded pleather to make a guncase yhat is 2 projects out of one only thing is I am not very proud about using this vinyl Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Members Handstitched Posted June 9, 2023 Members Report Posted June 9, 2023 I found some pretty good stuff in ' op shops' ( thrift shops) over the years . I've found some really good and unusual belt buckles too. I'm all in favour of re-using, re-purposing . Too much goes into waste. Well done on that HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
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