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DIY "Guitar Hero Bag

Beth Ann

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So, as a musician and music therapist, a guitar strap purse is a must have for me. The only problem? Most of the bags are cute and petite, and I really need a larger bag. Not only that, the best straps are from lines like Marc Jacobs, Patricia Nash, and Rebecca Minkhoff -- wonderful, but out of my budget.

However.....

I have an older black bag with a strap that is looking ancient. I have ordered the following honest-to-goodness guitar strap from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....#038;psc=1

I also ordered a few small round carabiners.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....#038;psc=1

Thanks to Pinterest and YouTube I have the plans, and I intend to DIY! If I'm successful, I might branch out and actually bedazzle a black strap with studs to mimic one of the Rebecca Minkhoff straps.

I'll let you know how it goes........ Loved the post, Angie!

16 replies

Latest reply was from Firecracker (Sharan)

JAileen

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What a great idea! Thanks for sharing. Please post "after" pictures.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Aha! I'm eager to see how it goes. I have wondered about this kind of DIY!

Diana

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I'm curious to see how it turns out too! This is something that I've been thinking about doing too. Need to go check my bags to see which ones have removeable straps.

Marilyn

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Fantastic idea, Beth Ann! I had the same thought about a DIY but did not go so far as to check out the components.

Please post the finished result for us to admire.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

NICE, Queen Crafty.

rachylou

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Too much fun!

Stagiaire Fash

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You even got the right clips too? Brilliant.

My shopping mojo failed me when I needed one last summer. I couldn't find a small bag that had the pockets, etc that I wanted or just an affordable guitar strap on its own, so I gave up and got this medium-sized purse. It fits all my usual stuff plus my swimsuit, goggles, and travel-sized shampoo. Of course I saw a perfect little Merona bag a couple weeks later.

Good luck with your crafts project!

by Stagiaire Fash

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Anonymous

Brilliant! Can't wait to see this!

RobinF

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I love DIY projects! Can't wait to see the results.

Beth Ann

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Thanks for the encoruagment! My items should arrive by Monday --- I've just got to decide whether I force myself to paint the bathroom --- which is striped with sample colors at the moment --- before I tackle my fashion project.
Discipline. Discipline.

Fashtiontern: Sak bags are brilliantly designed for practical use -- all those pockets are essentials! I think your bag is very much in the spirit of the guitar strap trend!

Anonymous

So clever! Looking forward to seeing the results!

Laura G

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Great idea. I love the strap you picked. I never thought I'd see the word "hootenanny" in print again!

Stagiaire Fash

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Thanks.
Sounds to me like you've got yourself a schedule--paint like mad on the weekend, so you're ready for your next project when the supplies arrive.

lyn67

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I've nowadays had the same idea for me, too-see how it works out for you:-).

Inge

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I am so looking forward to see the end result, Beth Ann (and I wish I were handy enough to do something similar...).

P.S. Good look with painting the bathroom

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Ooh, I like the Sak bag, Fashiontern.