frost

frost

July 04, 2013

Retro Suitcase Makeover

Retro Suitcase Makeover
    I've been wanting to try a suitcase makeover for some time.  For this project, I chose a green vintage suitcase, I used a rectangle  cut from 1/4" plywood to support the bottom, I painted it, and the four wood legs green, I attached the legs and plywood to the bottom of the suitcase, with wood bolts and nuts, I then relined, and lightly padded the inside bottom of the suitcase.  I painted the top with white paint, I used Mod Podge to apply a vintage sewing machine graphic, from  Fairy Graphics, then I applied a clearcoat paint to protect the top. 



Lots of Room for Sewing Notions




  

   I was pleased with how it turned out.  This retro suitcase makeover made a useful sewing box, with enough room to hold a large amount of sewing notions.   




Have a Blessed Day wherever you are,
Trisha

6 comments:

  1. It looks great Trisha. You are always so creative..Very useful storage too. Have a great day! So much rain!!!! Blessings!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Great idea, I love the legs and perfect for storage!!

    Carol

    ReplyDelete
  3. what a great idea. My vintage loving granddaughter would love this.
    Thanks for coming by and I put you on my blog today. Hope it was okay.

    ReplyDelete
  4. What a fun way to repurpose an old suitcase. Love the fun graphic you used. Very creative!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. What a fun idea Trisha. Very clever.

    ReplyDelete
  6. That is a great idea! It turned out so cute! Have a great week. Blessings, Martha

    ReplyDelete