Tiki Purses made from Hawaiian SHirts - Collecting Tiki

L laney Member orange county CA Joined: May 20, 2002 Posts: 631	L laney Posted posted on Wed, Oct 9, 2002 10:01 AM I have the same shirt problem. I find tons of old men's shirts in size Medium. Guys don't want that size any more and I can hardly give them away on ebay. I always thought of making pillows with a plain fabric back. The purse idea is good but as a vintage clothing collector there are tons of cool vintage purses out there (women always kept their purses)It just seems like a lot of work for little profit (unless you are a pro-seamstress) At the artisan fair on Martha's Vineyard there is a lady who sells bags, backpacks, and purses made from old barkcloth and repro barkcloth. They are very expensive but her booth is buzzing every year. I'd say make one for yourself and see how many comments you get. Tell people you made it and often they'll want one too. That's what I do with my jewelry. GOOD LUCK!

I have the same shirt problem. I find tons of old men's shirts in size Medium. Guys don't want that size any more and I can hardly give them away on ebay. I always thought of making pillows with a plain fabric back. The purse idea is good but as a vintage clothing collector there are tons of cool vintage purses out there (women always kept their purses)It just seems like a lot of work for little profit (unless you are a pro-seamstress)
At the artisan fair on Martha's Vineyard there is a lady who sells bags, backpacks, and purses made from old barkcloth and repro barkcloth. They are very expensive but her booth is buzzing every year.
I'd say make one for yourself and see how many comments you get. Tell people you made it and often they'll want one too. That's what I do with my jewelry. GOOD LUCK!

Post #10558 by laney on Wed, Oct 9, 2002 10:01 AM