DIY Chain Bag
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a second-hand leather bag that I bought for R5($0.13) at a flea market. I was shocked when the seller told me the price, so that is not what drew me to it. I really liked the colour and patches. It’s not a perfect bag, but I think it has character. I was thinking of a way to spice the bag up and came up with the idea of turning it into a chain bag. They’re extremely trendy right now and I have been meaning to buy myself one. Here’s how I did it:
1. Take bag that has loops for a strap attachment.
2. Get some chain and some ribbon or any other string or thong you wish to use. I got these at a haberdashery near my work.
3. Pull ribbon through entire chain.
4. Attach chain to bag. To do this I opened up the last loops of chain, attached it to the bag’s loops and then hit it closed with a hammer. You could also buy some kind of fastener for a more elegant solution.
And there you have it. I think the chain transformed this little bag into something current and it’s also a cheaper alternative to buying a new chain bag.
Have you done any DIY lately?
I love DIYs, I just never have the time
I adore what you did here!
xo Lynzy
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How fabulous! I just bought one from a thrift store but this is better.
nice diy. its a great idea. i like how it turned out. i dont understand(because i would just loose them) clutches so i would have to do this if i had a clutch– and come to think of it- i have
yey! wishing you a lovely week
xx
I love this! I have a bag that totally needs some chain remedy. (BTW, totally jealous that you live in South Africa.)
what a great diy! it looks like it came like that
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That is a swell idea!!! thanks for sharing
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I think this is your best post to date! GORGEOUS and GENIUS! I love it!
Great DIY, it’s fantastic! And as you said, very current
MVB.xx
fabulous DIY xxx
WOW.. loving the way you explain about the bag Anthea..
very stylish and you can definitely wear it because it suits you,
LOx
GREAT DIY! I am adding this one to the file!
How awesome is this!!!! I love this post and is definitely one of my favourites. Maybe a little bag charm would be perfect to finish the look!!! Again, great post!
What a great idea! Nice… I really like the chain you added.
oooh i love this! soo clever, its the perfect chain bag!
xoxo
I’m glad you like them
I’m not doing any thing since a lot time ago.. and I’ve never made anything great anyway.. I prefer to buy things than mess them up
xxx
You really did a great job! I just adore to pick something so cheap and in the ned that become the most amazing thing i bought lately. Love it!
WOW! reeeally nice… I’l try to do it!
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Aaah clever girl you!
I love this diy bag. Must try and do some soon!SarahD:)
Thats such a great diy, i would have thought that you bought the bag like that!
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You so crafty! I’m a bit of a DIY disaster, although I did used to make jewellery. Good for you though, it’s usually much cheaper and has more character!
This looks lovely! What a great idea.
Such simple and crafty. Love it!
This is fab! Like how you made it more ‘happening’
Hi guys! Hope you are all having good weeks! This one is taking a bit too long for my liking! I want the weekend to come!
I am so blown away by these sweet comments. I am still getting used to this whole blogging thing and can get so nervous when I click “Publish”. Each time I read your encouraging comments the nerves go away!
You deserve it, just look at what you came up with! I think it’s a great idea, and hope you have fun blogging so you can share more style ideas!
Hi!
Great job with the bag! It turned out amazing!
Meg
Awesome DIY. On my way to making a new grocery tote as we speak…
I love this. Great DIY!
Actually I was in a craft store today and you can buy chain handles for purses like that. I thought that was pretty cool
Jo @ Sun Kissed
WOW!!! This is a very brilliant idea… I’d love to this on my next project… =) Thank you for sharing!! =)
I’m very impressed by this! It really makes it current and useful.
OMG! Ant I was thinking that in my head before I scrolled down…..!!!Shoo great minds!!
wow ! you are so creative, anthea
really love that chain bag u’ve made 
love,
marisa
Smart!!! Love how you did this. Makes me want to do something like this myself.:)
It’s such a great bag and you’ve totally transformed into something amazing! Bravo! xoxoxoxoo
This is so creative I’m definitely going to have to try this!
Emma
TheSidewalkIsMyRunway
Awesome post!
awesome! I love the DIY!
Great DIY! It’s great to revamp any old bags!
<3 Kelly
I’m so impressed! This is so creative and sooo great!! Love that! Great blog; happy I found you!
Mary xo
Delightful Bitefuls
That’s freaking awesome!
That is brilliant! Well done Anthea
LOVE chain bags!
great diy work, looks great
this is a fantastic DIY!!! thanks! you should make one and have a giveaway.
paige
barefoot & vintage
Great idea!
Nice and clever idea!
I like it. x
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I am crazy about DIY! actually I make or at least customize most of my clothes! this is a great idea to spice up a bag! love it!
XoXo
Fiamma
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How Great!!!! I am so doing this!!!
Jaclyn-