Line and repurpose a vintage suitcase

Since I am using my craft space more often I have decided to gather craft tools and get the place better organized. I thought about this charming vintage suitcase which has been above the library for a long time. My mother used to pack my belongings on week-end campgrounds when I was a child so my name is still in it!

My first intention was to line it so I checked a few ideas on Pinterest (click here to see my board): what to transform, ripping out old lining, lining again, organizing sections with fabrics, painting the outside, blah, blah, blah... I was a bit confused and it took me one night to think about it... 

The cover is made of genuine leather so I cleaned very carefully to avoid damages and applied clear wax with heat gun to restore. The old lining was absolutely fine and only needed some fresh bleach cleaning; so I did and let dry overnight. 

I chose different linen fabrics (one of them had been embroidered by my Mum and was used as mini curtains for the kitchen shelves), creative tapes and fixed everything with silicone gun. 
I just love the result and now use a nice vintage suitcase as a great repurposed craft supplies storage from the 50ies! Check out Before & After tutorial. 

Anne