“It” bags come and go, but there’s always one purse in your closet that no matter what the current trend, you just can’t part with it.

That’s why I’m so excited about this DIY tutorial post, it’s brought new life to what used to be one of my favorite purses and I think it will be my new favorite bag for this season. My inspiration for this bag came from the Fendi Peekaboo Satchel, you can make your own unique version without breaking the bank.

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Supplies to make your DIY Striped Leather Purse:

1. 1-leather (or faux leather) purse
2. Gesso
3. White acrylic paint
4. Green acrylic paint (or color of your choice)
5. Matte Varnish
6. Paintbrush
7. Pallet for paint
8. Painter’s tape (I used scotch blue but I’ve heard gorilla tape is better – what’s your fave?)
9. Ruler
10. Pencil – I used a light colored eye liner, (they wipe off easily)

Step 1
Make sure the surface of your bag is clean and dry. Measure 1 inch stripes and mark using your pencil and ruler. The style of your bag will determine how you will make your stripes. I started with the center panel and made my stripes continue from one side to the other around the bottom of the bag.
Step 2
Depending on the width of your tape (mine is kind of wide) tape off as many sections as you can to paint at a time or cut your tape in half long ways.
It’s best to work slowly and carefully to make sure your stripes are exactly the way you want them.
Step 3
Start with your gesso and paint a thin layer over each of your taped off stripes. Wait for it to dry and paint a 2nd coat.
Step 4
Once your gesso is completely dry and while your stripes are still taped off, paint your stripes with your white acrylic paint over the top of the gesso.
Let dry.
I only painted one coat of white acrylic paint, use your judgment to see if you need a 2nd coat. If your 2 coats of gesso covered without your bag showing through, you should be fine with one 1 coat of white paint.
Step 5
Continue taping and painting your stripes until your bag is completely striped.
Be very careful not to put tape over any stripes you have already painted, it can pull the paint off.
TIP: if your paint bled under your tape you can dab it with olive oil and let it sit for a few minutes before carefully scraping it with an x-acto knife or brushing with and old toothbrush. Just be very careful not to damage the surface of your bag.
Step 6
Paint your handles with gesso. Just as you did with your stripes you will want to paint 2 coats letting the coats dry in-between.
Step 7
Using your green paint, paint the handles of your purse. Let the 1st coat dry and paint a 2nd coat, you may need to paint a 3rd or 4th coat.
Step 8
Once all your paint is dry, take off all the tape and paint a coat of your varnish over your whole bag
Don’t forget to paint any tags or extras, they help to add the finishing touch.I can’t wait to use this bag! I love the stripes and the pop of color, they brought life to a purse that was neglected in the back of the closet. This will be a great bag for Spring.

I’d love to hear how your bags turn out, or if you have any questions or recommendations about this DIY tutorial please leave a comment.

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