HH - Before and After

[CrayonMarks]

Sometimes we modify our pieces out of necessity or for a better fit, etc. Here's one example - my Tracy bag. Second time I carried it, one of the big studs broke off which I didn't know until I got home and saw it was missing. Long story short, I couldn't get a replacement stud from HH so I came up with my own fix.

Original:

Before fix:

After fix:

 

[rubycat]

Nice!!

I think I would pull off the other large stud and stick on another skull, make it very rocker chic

 

[jandelvis]

the same stud fell off my Tracy! I wear it like that and hope nobody notices where did you get the skull? would love to try something similar!

 

[chodessa]

Nice!!

I think I would pull off the other large stud and stick on another skull, make it very rocker chic

Agreed. But I have a mirror image OCD thingy going on in my head.
Very cool fix.

 

[Mitzy]

Yes, I would put two skull studs on it, too.

I am wishing my Biblio had a longer strap so I could wear it crossbody when I have to use my cane, but I LOVE the braided shoulder strap! Any ideas?

 

[enga4]

Have you tried, it x-body, Mitz?

I've found that in a pinch, I can do the x-body w the biblio v.1 roll-ey strap. It sits a little high (but I'm 5'4), but sometimes mama's gotta do what mama's gotta do.

I LOVE that skull STUD!!! I'm actually hoping my Marlow bag loses a stud now, just to put some bling on it. Where did you find it?!!!

 

[CrayonMarks]

Funny thing - HH wanted $20 for a single pyramid stud they told me would not be an exact match, and it would have driven me crazy unless I replaced ALL of those studs! But I'm OK with an asymmetrical skull - that seems right to me. It also would have been $$ to replace all. The skull stud was only $2 but the repair labor was $15. Still cheaper than one stud, no repair from HH.

It was a while back but I was lucky to find it again:

http://studsandspikes.com/buy/badge-skull-badge-single-p-580.html

 

[gingeybear]

If something HH of mine broke within a reasonable time-frame, I never had a problem with a repair or a fix. About three years ago, a stud fell off one of my Ramones (first and only time it ever happened) about three weeks after I purchased it and HH repaired it and returned in a decent amount of time.

Very cool McQueen-like addition/fix to the Tracy, CM. I would have taken off the stud on the other side and put a second skull stud to match because I too am a bit OCD when it comes to things matching up evenly. But then again, maybe you have the right idea because three live studs and a skull are better than two live studs and two skulls. I like a little life in my studs.

 

[CrayonMarks]

I am wishing my Biblio had a longer strap so I could wear it crossbody when I have to use my cane, but I LOVE the braided shoulder strap! Any ideas?

If it's the original Biblio, I would try to turn the skinny braided cord into an extension on one end of the strap. Or, add hardware rings to each end. Problem would be matching the color.

 

[Clutched]

Wow CrayonMarks! LOVE it. I like it asymmetrical, but it would look good w/ another skull too.

Fabulous job!

 

[skydive nikki]

Very cool. Great idea. Plus,I love skulls!

 

[Mitzy]

If it's the original Biblio, I would try to turn the skinny braided cord into an extension on one end of the strap. Or, add hardware rings to each end. Problem would be matching the color.

I thought about that, but I REALLY load my bag up, so not sure I wouldn't ruin the braided cord. I have to make a trip to the hardware and craft store this weekend for some supplies, I will have a look at hardware. I hadn't even thought of that. I only need to gain abt 2 inches for it to be perfect.

 

[CrayonMarks]

In case you don't find anything at the store, here's a webpage with a list of online sources:

http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1318/online-sources-for-hard-to-find-handbag-hardware

I like these for a DIY fix:

http://www.umei.com/lanyards/wrist/printed/key-chain-gate-rings-14.htm

or these:

http://www.umei.com/hooks/schematic/swivel-head.htm

Antique brass is probably the best bet. I've ordered from this company before and the shipping was more than the hardware!

 

[enga4]

It's not too clear, but this is my Big Sexy AL tote, redyed aqua.

It really compliments the green, but didn't do that great of a job hiding the stains (oops). It's my "park" bag w the kids/grocery bag, and it's seen all kinds of sand/dirt/food mishaps. Washes and dries great.