Comments on: DIY Painted Suitcase

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:35:21 +0000

In reply to 713SJM.

I don’t have much advice on this one. I googled to see what it might look like. It sounds like it may not be worth the trouble. My best advice is to store blankets in it, as the frame may not be needed for that.
Another thought is to use the tweed material for another project.
I wish I could be of more help.

good luck,
gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:29:07 +0000

In reply to p. Ohhh, who doesn't have too much fabric, right? gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:28:49 +0000

In reply to Sandra Smith. Wow! Sandra, that makes me smile. I am so happy I inspired you to do a new project! gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:28:10 +0000

In reply to Elly.

Thank you so much Elly! I’m happy that you love my project!

Happy creating!

gail

By: p

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:09:39 +0000

So cute – and functional. Fabric storage is a great idea !

By: Sandra Smith

Sandra Smith — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:22:22 +0000

I love this DIY, Gail! It inspired me to uncover an old small suitcase to renovate with similar pattern to yours.

Thanks for all of the great ideas and how-to’s! Sandra

By: Elly

Elly — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:14:21 +0000

I love it! You have a very creative mind! lol

By: 713SJM

713SJM — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:33:16 +0000

I love the redo of the whole project! The interior repair brought to mind a rolling Hartman garment suitcase I have that has the plastic structural frame cracking and completely falling apart. It has been a disaster cleaning up as more of it breaks apart. Do you know what can be inserted to improve and strengthen that
Structure that is completely deteriorating? I have contacted the company but they want me to send it to them to look at… that is not cost effective since they will not guarantee a warranty will cover any structure repair.
I took it to a shoe repair and tend they would not even look at it. The tweed material looks brand new. It is only the interior broken frame that needs support to be used again. Any ideas of how I can use it for something other than travel?

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:17:25 +0000

In reply to Kristin salazar. That's so incredibly sweet Kristin. gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:16:57 +0000

In reply to Cindy Rust. Thank you Cindy!!!