Fixing a thrifted Anna Sui bag.

The toggle kept sliding down so I added a second row of stitches by hand which solved the problem.

While I was at it, I also restitched the ties where the stitches were broken.

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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! 🎉

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For sewing on the buttons, I went to my favorite reference "The Complete Book of Sewing Shortcuts" (which has very few actual shortcuts. It's a reference on how to do various elements of tailoring). Of course it has a good approach: go in through the right side about 1.5 cm from the site, going between the layers, and come up at the button site. Tack a few stitches before sewing on the button. After you knot the thread, pull on the tail, which will bunch the fabric a bit, trim close and smooth the bunching and the tail disappears. #sewing #SewingTips #HowTo #tailoring

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Lessons learned from sewing a Christmas Shirt (McCall’s M6044)

https://makertube.net/w/wMmuEkM8oqzr2FVHQ7DjBL

My inner miserly sewist is chuffed at fitting the SBCC Shirley shirt, (classic button down) pattern on 2/3 yard of 105”wide flannel. The fabric sports an all over floral and bees. I’m only 5’1-1/2” tall so your mileage may vary. #sewing, #sewingtips, #sew