Never mind the thrift flop bollocks, here's a FAST FASHION FLIP! 
This is a completely restored sequined bag I got from a fleamarket for a couple of euros.
The bag, originally from Zara, was poorly stitched together and none of the inside seams were finished.
The flimsy frayed satin lining had so much static cling, it was icky to touch. So were the ugly plastic handles.
The bag also couldn't be washed because of the cardboard uh... "interfacing".
The nasty foam plastic material inside reminded me of meat trays. Ew!
The whole interior needs to go in the trash!
Let's sew!
First I completely restitched the bag's sequined exterior, cut off the fraying excess material and finished all seams with a short zigzag stitch.
Then I carefully washed it by hand. Sequins get surprisingly dirty over time and after the wash, they sparkled like brand new!
Meanwhile I made a new lining and straps from thick and sturdy bridal satin leftovers.
I stitched the new straps onto the seam allowance by going back and forth several times to secure them firmly in place before folding it over.
Because satin is so slippery, I had to stitch the seam allowance down before pinning it to the outer bag.
Then I attached the lining by hand with tiny stitches.
The handles stitched to the sturdy lining won't put strain on the sequined material, which makes this bag last a long time.
So happy with the neat finish!
#sewing #refashion #diy #thriftflip #thrifting #handmade #sewingtutorial #sewingtips
This is a completely restored sequined bag I got from a fleamarket for a couple of euros.
The bag, originally from Zara, was poorly stitched together and none of the inside seams were finished.
The flimsy frayed satin lining had so much static cling, it was icky to touch. So were the ugly plastic handles.
The bag also couldn't be washed because of the cardboard uh... "interfacing".
The nasty foam plastic material inside reminded me of meat trays. Ew!
The whole interior needs to go in the trash!
Let's sew!
First I completely restitched the bag's sequined exterior, cut off the fraying excess material and finished all seams with a short zigzag stitch.
Then I carefully washed it by hand. Sequins get surprisingly dirty over time and after the wash, they sparkled like brand new!
Meanwhile I made a new lining and straps from thick and sturdy bridal satin leftovers.
I stitched the new straps onto the seam allowance by going back and forth several times to secure them firmly in place before folding it over.
Because satin is so slippery, I had to stitch the seam allowance down before pinning it to the outer bag.
Then I attached the lining by hand with tiny stitches.
The handles stitched to the sturdy lining won't put strain on the sequined material, which makes this bag last a long time.
So happy with the neat finish!
#sewing #refashion #diy #thriftflip #thrifting #handmade #sewingtutorial #sewingtips
