Time for a Lucite Purse Makeover

Some of you might remember this vintage lucite purse that I pulled from a Goodwill bin back in August. It was marked as $4.99, but I paid maybe 50¢ as the Goodwill Outlet stores charge by the pound.

The only issue is that the top clasp piece was missing its upholstery. Luckily the clasp was fully functional, so I figured that a solution was within the realm of possibility.

The perfect project to bring to one of Portland’s free Repair Café events. Free, but I did tuck a five dollar bill into the donation tin.

It’s just so stinkin’ cute!

It took some brain storming, but the volunteer, (Tess) and I concluded that a new button could be created using card stock, layers of felt and a scrap of this floral fabric.

A hot glue gun was also involved.

And voila, here she is all repaired and ready for her moment in the spotlight!

And let’s take an additional moment to shine a light on Tess’ stellar pants, which she created using the fabric from a GOODWILL SHOWER CURTAIN!

Genius and skill at work here!

I think I can remove that scuff mark using a soft cloth, but didn’t notice it until I started snapping photos.

This is such a cool vintage piece — it’s even lined with leather, which is somehow still in excellent condition.

Lastly one photo in portrait mode to show her off.

I think I’ll set the purse aside to give as a Christmas gift, as it would serve as an adorable gift bag.

Katy Wolk-Stanley 

“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”

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