When I saw this M Z Wallace bag in the June People Style Watch, I died. I wanted and *needed* it so badly. But I knew that it was something I could easily DIY....
I got a large canvas tote at Joann's for $4 and 3 yards of 1.5 inch wide stretch sequin trim, at $5 a yard. I had Liquid Stitch on hand, and the only other thing I needed was tape and scissors. Before you cut the trim, wrap tape around the area to be cut first. This helps hold everything in place. I've never sewn sequins before, by hand or machine, and I did not want to ruin the trim so I decided to use Liquid Stitch instead, and it's worked perfectly!
I applied the Liquid Stitch in a zig zag fashion, since this is elastic and out of habit I felt it would allow for more 'give' this way. I wrapped the trim around, making a band that went all the way around the bag. Repeating this twice more and the bag was complete! (Let it dry overnight!)
And here's the finished product! I had only let it dry for a couple hours and didn't want to ruin it, so I didn't really open it up and put stuff in it to style it more like the M Z Wallace one. But, for a fraction of the cost, I think my creation is pretty spot on!
xxooxoxo
Lia
Nice work! Can't believe how easy it is to create something basically the same as a bag that sells for $175! Ridiculous!
ReplyDeletegreat work, it's really nice and so in fashion stripes are everywhere!
ReplyDeleteI know right?? And Old Navy has similar bags now too, but the sequin trim is only on the front. I think they are only $16 though. I still like mine better :)
ReplyDeletexoxoxo
Lia