This is my most favorite lime green purse. As you can see from the before photo the straps had seen better days. The rest of the bag is fine I just loved this purse so much I literally wore the straps off. I didn't want to get rid of it so I decided to add new, less-destructable, handles.
SUPPLIES:
Split rings (like a key chain), bolt cutter, beaded chain, and of course a battered purse.
DIRECTIONS:
1) Use your bolt cutter to cut the chain to your desired length. I purchased 3ft of beaded chain from the hardware store. If you don't have a bolt cutter you can usually ask a store employee to cut it into two pieces for you.
2) Remove your old straps and add the split rings. My bag already had some convenient metal rings to hook mine onto. Depending on your bag and how your handles were attached you might have some too or fabric loops of some sort. Split rings are great because you can pull them apart and slide them onto pretty much anything and they are sturdy. If there are none and your straps were sewn directly to the bag, I recommend trimming the straps down but leaving enough to create your own loop with a few simple stitches.
3) Add your chain and its ready to wear!
Hooray! My purse is pretty again!
Thanks for stopping by! <3 Kirstie
i love this chain so much better! i have a purse with a pleather like material for the straps and it's either pulling at my hair or flaking off in pieces. i will definitely have to take the time to do this to fix mine up!
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely worth it! I really love the purse and it seemed such a shame to stop using it or get rid of it. In total the project only cost me about $6 too :)
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