From a vest to a bag...
 

This was a vest I bought at the local Salvation Army thrift store was $4.99 on sale for half off...now my bag for our girls nite out this Sat...

I just love it. You are very good!

Oh your bag came out so cute! I have these handles in the pewter metal and the pattern I bought at the local quilt store. I just haven't had the time to search for the fabric. Maybe now I will get going with your inspiring bag.

That is really cute! Enjoy your night out.

Clever idea.....love your beautiful bag! Have fun on your night out!

Cute bag and a very clever idea.

That is such a pretty bag. I just love how you did it.

How cute is that!?!

That is so very beautiful.

The purse is beautiful. You have given an very inspiring idea.

Clever, clever, clever. It is beautiful. Love the handles. I would have NEVER thought of something like that. I love clever people, wish I was one. Good job.

very Nice, enjoy your night out :)

Beautiful and I love that it was re-purposed! Great job!

love, love, love it. Thanks for sharing.

Your purse came out beautiful! I bought a set of those handles at a quilt show last fall. Planned to make my daughter a purse to carry for her wedding. The wedding has been put on hold due to finances so maybe I will just make her a pretty cover for those handles like you did. Guess I need to start checking out the Salvation army type stores. Thank you for sharing your wonderful idea.

Kat

It is nice to repurpose a used item, and what a nice job you did

Very smart. Those special bags can seriously hurt a girl's budget.

WOW! What a great way to recycle. It is just beautiful and looks so professional.

what an awesome idea.. super job!!

Lovely bag. You're very inventive!

Great job...

Too stinkin cute !!!!

Well done! Beautiful!

Wow, what a neat transformation! I love these types of bags.
Maureen

Never would I have thought of that!!!!!Wonderful

That's such a pretty purse. I've never seen handles like that--will have to look for them. Did you follow a pattern for the purse or make it up yourself?

Thanks for all your kind words, I have made so many of these bags. I'm a small person and they are just my size. I have them for every holiday and everything in between. Thanks again, such nice comments!!!

Very clever of you to make up this "designer" bag! Love it!

These bags are called The Interchangable Bag, its wonderful creator is Ellen Medlock. Her website is http://ellenmedlockstudio.com. Her handles are pretty expensive but you can find them on etsy or ebay. Thanks

Your bag is so cute. My nearest 'thrift' store is an hour away. :-( But your pics did give me an idea to keep my eyes open for neat things like that. Thanks!

What a great way to recycle. Beautiful bag. Have a great night out! Thanks for sharing.

Very pretty.

that rocks!!! love it.

You're stylin' now!!! :)

Man that looks AWESOME.You are truely blessed with talent.

Cute bag!!!!!!!!

I love it and it looks like an classy older style. great idea

Awesome bag! This gives me an idea oh yeah now I can do something with those old vests! Thanks for sharing.

Adoarable!!!