I’ve never seen a bag like this before and I would guess it’s a 50s or 60s creation! It’s a super solid construction which is the reason it’s lasted so well.
It arrived rather grubby inside and out (why don’t sellers clean things up?) and I’ve hoovered and brushed, scrubbed and washed it so it looks a bit happier now! The white trim had quite a lot of what I assume was glue marks from where it had spilt over the edges when it was made and most of it has come off with a knife blade and sticky stuff remover. You can’t (and shouldn’t try) to make vintage items look pristine, but at least it’s clean and respectable now!
Next I gave it a very light coat of olive oil to nourish the wicker and that turned a dull matt surface to a beautiful golden brown.
With the red accent on the exterior, I decided to use the red colour way of Cath Kidston’s ‘Daisy Rose Check’ fabric as a lining. I double lined it, sandwiching some wadding in between the layers, to soften the interior. A pretty elasticated pocket just finishes it off to perfection!
It’s so satisfying being able to pretty up an unloved item and give it a new life! If you’re interested, it’s now on Folksy priced at £65 plus postage.
It arrived rather grubby inside and out (why don’t sellers clean things up?) and I’ve hoovered and brushed, scrubbed and washed it so it looks a bit happier now! The white trim had quite a lot of what I assume was glue marks from where it had spilt over the edges when it was made and most of it has come off with a knife blade and sticky stuff remover. You can’t (and shouldn’t try) to make vintage items look pristine, but at least it’s clean and respectable now!
Next I gave it a very light coat of olive oil to nourish the wicker and that turned a dull matt surface to a beautiful golden brown.
With the red accent on the exterior, I decided to use the red colour way of Cath Kidston’s ‘Daisy Rose Check’ fabric as a lining. I double lined it, sandwiching some wadding in between the layers, to soften the interior. A pretty elasticated pocket just finishes it off to perfection!
It’s so satisfying being able to pretty up an unloved item and give it a new life! If you’re interested, it’s now on Folksy priced at £65 plus postage.
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A very sturdy construction, it would make an excellent picnic basket!
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I used a Cath Kidston fabric as it seemed to have just the right pretty and fun vibe for this one!
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