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Chanel A-La-Mode

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Pillows A-La-Mode

My mom-in-law LOVES Chanel face powder . . . and I love it when she gives me the little black drawstring bags it comes in! Of course you can leave the famous brand name on the front, but where’s the fun in that? 🙂 Instead, I like to cover the label with a teeny remnant. This bit of green fabric with embroidered flowers was perfect (does it look familiar? ♥), and I added some colorful “reverse blanket stitch” on the edge for extra a-la-mode. Now it’s ready for its new life as a pretty jewelry pouch . . . or even a wristlet. ♥

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daribix on October 16, 2012 at 9:10 am said:

oh so cute! i thought i was the only one who saved all those bags!!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 16, 2012 at 9:39 am said:
  
  They’re SO nice . . . and so fun to a-la-mode! 🙂
  
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babyjill7...Marilyn Griffin on October 16, 2012 at 9:18 am said:

I can’t bear to throw any thing like that either…and you are so clever to embellish them into something new…how neat!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 16, 2012 at 9:40 am said:
  
  Thank you, Marilyn! These little bags always come in handy! 🙂
  
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Beyond The Green Door on October 16, 2012 at 9:23 am said:

Very, very cute!!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 16, 2012 at 9:40 am said:
  
  Thank you! And it only took a bit of time, too! 🙂
  
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Janneke on October 16, 2012 at 9:50 am said:

I like it! unfortunately Channel powder is much to expensive for me, but a small pouch like that is made in a second 😉 and decorated like this is looks even more cute 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 16, 2012 at 10:03 am said:
  
  Me, too! My makeup comes in a box . . . or just a wrapper! 🙂
  
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Anny on October 16, 2012 at 10:45 am said:

So clever! Always hard to part with those little bags…

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 16, 2012 at 10:50 am said:
  
  Thank you, Anny! I do love them! 🙂
  
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Nice piece of work on October 16, 2012 at 11:13 am said:

smarty pants! 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 16, 2012 at 1:42 pm said:
  
  🙂
  
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C.B. Wentworth on October 16, 2012 at 12:19 pm said:

That is so cute and it looks like a fun thing to make. 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 16, 2012 at 1:44 pm said:
  
  Thank you! I have a HUGE editing project going now, but I was having crafting withdrawals so this was quick and easy and fun! 🙂
  
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Rach @ This Italian Family on October 16, 2012 at 1:26 pm said:

This is SO cute! I love it!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 16, 2012 at 1:45 pm said:
  
  Thank you! You’re a sweetie! 🙂
  
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P.S. I Love Soap Co. on October 16, 2012 at 1:50 pm said:

so cute!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 16, 2012 at 1:57 pm said:
  
  Thank you! You’re always so sweet. 🙂
  
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HorseMark HandMade Cards on October 16, 2012 at 2:03 pm said:

Your head must always be spinning with these wonderful ideas! Very cute! It could also be used as a purse for a little girl! Thanks for sharing….I always look forward to you next post! Enjoy your day! ~~~Vickie

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 16, 2012 at 2:54 pm said:
  
  Thank you for the lovely compliments, Vickie! That made my day! 🙂
  
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sarahtraverse on October 16, 2012 at 3:29 pm said:

I have many similar bags and now I know what to do with them. Thanks!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 16, 2012 at 3:49 pm said:
  
  Yay! Have fun with them! 🙂
  
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Boomdeeadda on October 16, 2012 at 5:52 pm said:

Great up-cycle Katherine. I didn’t know Chanel face power come in an awsome bag. I must remember that for next time. I’ve worn Estee Lauder since I was 15, but I’d make the ‘one-time’ switch just to get that cute little bag.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 16, 2012 at 6:20 pm said:
  
  🙂 It IS cute, isn’t it! Happy shopping, Boomdee! 🙂
  
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Julia on October 16, 2012 at 7:40 pm said:

I love these!! So cute. Glad I found your site.
Julia

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 16, 2012 at 7:59 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Julia! Your blog is amazing, too! 🙂
  
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colormusing on October 16, 2012 at 11:16 pm said:

Great idea! I recently made a one-shouldered silk top, and added some ribbon from an Hermes package to the inside as a hanger strap.

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 17, 2012 at 8:14 am said:
  
  What a great idea! Have I seen the top you made? If not, could you send me a link? It sounds so pretty! 🙂
  
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  - colormusing on October 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm said:
    
    I think you have seen it– it’s in some of my posts about my Santa Fe travel wardrobe. In this post, http://changingyourclothes.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/santa-fe-wardrobe-a-post-trip-review/, it’s in the first picture, top left of the photo, the one-shouldered print tunic. (Thanks for liking this post, by the way!!)
    
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    - Pillows A-La-Mode on October 17, 2012 at 4:11 pm said:
      
      I remember now! I LOVE that top! 🙂
      
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  - colormusing on October 17, 2012 at 3:59 pm said:
    
    Of course, you can’t see the Hermes ribbon in that photo, but it’s there! Truthfully, I usually cut those things out of RTW (they tend to scratch me), but for some reason, when I was the one making the top, I wanted that little ribbon in there! It’s really useful.
    
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    - Pillows A-La-Mode on October 17, 2012 at 4:13 pm said:
      
      I’m just so impressed that you made it! And it’s such a lovely style and fabric. And I can see why you need the hidden ribbon, so it might as well be something special! 🙂
      
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Winter Owls on October 17, 2012 at 3:53 am said:

Very cute little bag!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 17, 2012 at 8:16 am said:
  
  Thank you! 🙂 It will be in my “What can you make with a jacket?” post sometime next month! 🙂
  
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Sarita Rajiv on October 17, 2012 at 7:56 am said:

Hi Katherine. This pouch is so cute! You really never let anything go waste and you make it look so much better than it was originally.

Can I have your email id? There is something I would like to discuss with you. Alternatively, you can also write to me directly at iluvgifting@gmail.com

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 17, 2012 at 8:18 am said:
  
  Thank you for the lovely compliment! And you can email me at k_scraper@hotmail.com. 🙂
  
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Kerri on October 17, 2012 at 9:18 am said:

I don’t know what it is, but most women I know,including myself, love little bags and decorative boxes. It has to be something primal. 🙂

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 17, 2012 at 10:32 am said:
  
  I think you’re right! Maybe it’s because they either have fun things in them or we can put fun things in them ourselves??? 🙂
  
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ruthiequilts on October 17, 2012 at 9:18 pm said:

What a great idea! I love recycled items!!!

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- Pillows A-La-Mode on October 17, 2012 at 9:21 pm said:
  
  Me, too! And I needed a quick and easy project because I’ve had lots of work deadlines and was getting sewing withdrawal pains! 🙂
  
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  - ruthiequilts on October 17, 2012 at 9:35 pm said:
    
    I have sewing deadlines, and have been way too busy with my “real” life… I feel your pain!
    
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