New Flea Market Belt

I just wanted to show you a small project I've been working on. I decided I needed a new "flea market bag" I usually carry a hip bag, but it always makes me feel fat and with winter coming on, makes me look pg under a coat. So using one of Ki's projects, I saw in a past issue of Country Home. I went to Home Depot and picked up one of their simple canvas tool belts for 77c dressed it up with some fun fabric, added some vintage trinkets and there you have it.

I've made one of these before, but it was different in that It had no flaps. I always felt like my stuff was going to work it's way out, so I added flaps to this one, and to keep the flaps closed, I installed magnets, and the metal trinkets stick to the magnets, holding the flap secure.

I would, of course, do some things different if I were to make another. Like use a prettier thread around those magnets. I may still go in and do that.
Now my stuff is secure while I Hunt for Junk.

Just an FYI if you DIY. I used the really strong Rare-earth magnets, not your usual craft magnets for this project. I also, basically, disassembled part of the the belt, to stitch in the fabric properly and then re-stitched the belt back together. Also, make sure your trinkets will stick to the magnets, before you stitch them in place. Brass and Aluminum won't stick.
If you make one, send me a pic.
Margo