What an awesome idea! Looks like a cross between the Pallas and Clapton in monogram! I think it actually looks better than the Clapton. Great job!
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What an awesome idea! Looks like a cross between the Pallas and Clapton in monogram! I think it actually looks better than the Clapton. Great job!
Just found this AWESOME thread. It deserves BUMB...all the time! Congrats to all creative contributors
Sorry for my late response- yes it is magneticLooks good on you.
Is it a magnetic closure?
I’m not sure if it’s really a hack since nothing was modified but I got a pretty floral cloth headband on Etsy to keep my Desk Agenda from flopping open in my purse. I really like using headband because they seem wide enough that they won’t put a lot of stress on one area of the agenda and can adjust with the amount of stuff I carry in it.
Hack fail! I worn my epi pochette accessoires as a fanny pack. Only had my phone and doggy bags in there. Went for a short bike ride. The impact of the ride tore off the leather that held the side d ring, the whole flap of leather lifted up 
I should not have worn the bag in a way it was not designed to be worn. Ive glued it back down for now but not sure how functional the bag is now. Im limited to only carrying light things to try and prevent it from tearing again.
I should not have worn the bag in a way it was not designed to be worn. Ive glued it back down for now but not sure how functional the bag is now. Im limited to only carrying light things to try and prevent it from tearing again.
Hack fail! I worn my epi pochette accessoires as a fanny pack. Only had my phone and doggy bags in there. Went for a short bike ride. The impact of the ride tore off the leather that held the side d ring, the whole flap of leather lifted up
Oh NO ♀️
I have found on my epi pochettes and serviettes the thin smooth sides are very weak and damage easily. They like to seam separate just because they can. Lol! The older they get, the more brittle as well.
Thank you for sharing this, as I have contemplated a skinny belt and my black epi pochette and now know that this is not a good option.
Love the color of yours! Is that cipango gold or Kenyan fawn? Or some other color I am now aware of? It is a lovely neutral!
My gosh! Good to know about this. Thanks for sharing.Hack fail! I worn my epi pochette accessoires as a fanny pack. Only had my phone and doggy bags in there. Went for a short bike ride. The impact of the ride tore off the leather that held the side d ring, the whole flap of leather lifted up
Im not entirely sure what colour mine is, i think its kenyan fawn or cipango gold but im more inclined to think its kenyan fawn. Good to know about how brittle the sides are. This is my first pochette accessoires and ive owned it for about 2 weeks and its pretty vintage so I will have to make sure I baby it more now after learning from you about the fragile and brittle sides.
Hack fail! I worn my epi pochette accessoires as a fanny pack. Only had my phone and doggy bags in there. Went for a short bike ride. The impact of the ride tore off the leather that held the side d ring, the whole flap of leather lifted up
[emoji79] sorry to hear about this! I have an epi pochette that was acquired recently in pristine condition. Will make sure I won’t overload it too much. Currently using it as a crossbody bag with a chain. Was always curious as to how security that D-ring is. You can’t really tell from the inside because the thick suede (?) lining hides it away well and it’s hard to “feel” how the D-ring is connected.
Can you describe how the D-Ring is attached to the bag? Is it strong enough to withstand normal use in your opinion? Will it be ok to use it as a crossbody with my phones etc in it?
Thanks in advance!
Prior to me breaking the bag i too was using it as a crossbody bag but had only put my phone and some money in there.
Regarding the construction, i got a pretty good view of it when the bag broke. So it appears that the leather on the side panel is not attached to the lining except at the seams . The side panel appears to be one piece of leather, there is a slit in this leather and another piece of leather has been slipped through (this is the leather that holds the d ring). The extra leather that holds the d ring is in the shape of a rectangle so as to leave enough leather on either side of the d ring (which sits underneath the main leather side panel) to give it more area for reinforcement. There are about 3 stitches on the sides of the d ring which holds the together the main side leather piece and small leather piece around the d ring. What i found interesting and disappointing was there is no stitching that holds together the leather loop around the d ring (across the two sides). Ive tried to draw a picture to demonstrate my description. Essentially once it ripped open the d ring could now fall out because there was nothing holding the leather on the sides of the d ring together making the bag only functional as a clutch. I only use handsfree bags so i took the risk of trying to do a diy fix.
In terms of how durable the bag is, considering all i had in the bag was a phone and 2 plastic bags, i would say it would have eventually broke if i overloaded the bag or did another activity with impact (eg dancing At a music festival, flinging the bag into the car over a period of time, etc). I always thought epi pieces are very durable thats why i got an epi pochette accessoires but i didn't do my usual research and look for review posts or videos before purchasing
, maybe i should have bought a canvas one instead.
Wow thank you for the detail description and the diagram! You rock!!!
Based on your info it sounds like the D ring may not be that sturdy on the epi Pochette. I have two canvas Pochette and when comparing them with the epi I often wonder if the Epi D ring can withstand the weigh of the bag based on where the D ring is. It’s not at the top of the bag. Rather it’s kind of awkwardly sewed on the side. Your description and what happened to your bag pretty much confirmed the fact that it is not that strong. Pretty sure the canvas version can withstand much much more as I’ve biked around with it for a few hours as a crossbody and it’s still intact.
Like you, I thought Epi is supposed to be durable and pretty much indestructible. This is so disappointing. The short strap of this thing is already very flimsy. May have to use it as a clutch only from now on. [emoji80]
Wow, that is interesting what you did to the Cabas Piano. I just purchased one.. I love it but the straps can be finicky, so I understand why you made it a 1-strap
I am curious how you removed the stitched parts and put on grommet rings?
Thank you so much for sharing such detailed info. I will now be more careful with Epi pieces hack going forward!
I used a seam ripper to remove the stitching and a tiny pindrop of edge coat in each hole. I cut small holes in the canvas for the grommets. The grommet kit came with directions - all I needed was the hammer. I did use a facecloth over the grommets when I hammered them together to prevent dents (supposed to use a rubber hammer but I didnt have one).Wow, that is interesting what you did to the Cabas Piano. I just purchased one.. I love it but the straps can be finicky, so I understand why you made it a 1-strap