DIY: From Purse to Belt

For so long I've looked at this little purse and thought, I wish that was a belt.

In fact, that is why I still have it. 

Well, I decided one day that it was going to happen. And it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. 

Most of the work was cutting. There was a very minimal amount of actual sewing. 

I mostly just had a blast with this because it's one of those things that I finally just did! Wahoo!

Angi's old purse from high school

First: I cut off the buckle

Second: I cut off the handle

Now we have a simple clutch. Fantastic!

This is the layout. But I need more material to hook the handle to the buckle.

So Third: I cut off the remaining detail from the front

Fourth: I trimmed the extra material and folded it over to create a loop. I also trimmed the corners to match up in the width.

Fifth: I sewed the loops together with jeans needles because it is a thick material.

Sixth: I hand stitched the ends together. Mostly because the machine couldn't handle this part.

I think this is my favorite part of the belt though. Quirky detail.

And here it is.

I was so exited about it, I wore it out that evening. hehe

And with the 'clutch'? Well, amazingly enough, the "belt loops" were still attached. Bringing back the fanny pack.     JUST KIDDING HAHA! This does crack me up though. 

I hope you enjoyed this! What do you think about the fanny pack?