I did not buy this bag new.
I thought it was super cute and I got a great deal on it off of Ebay.
But (and I knew this going in)
the liner for this bag was just gross.
The material called Vuittonitte gets peely and sticky in humid climates after a while.
It leaves a white residue on the stuff that it touches.
I was able to clean it pretty well the first season I used this bag but I just didn't want to mess with it anymore.
To find out what to do, I went to my favorite place to read about handbags, shoes and jewelry.
I visited the site to know what an authentic L.V. Petite Bucket Bag looks like
and to know what to do or not do to repair it.
I always thought I would send it off to L.V. to get the lining replaced but it cost about $100 which kind of takes a little of the good deal out of it.
I could take it to my cobbler to get a new lining but I read that the company won't work on any bag years down the line if it is worked on by someone else.
I decided to make my own liner for the bag.
I had two cute reds left over from my apple making project. Here.
This one looked better with my Vera accessories,
This one looked cuter peaking out of the bag.
I set my bag on the fabric to make the oval for the bottom.
I sewed a large rectangle of fabric to the oval.
This bag is one of the few older Louis' that have two pockets. A lot of the older ones don't have enough pockets for cell phones and stuff.
I made two little self lined pockets by folding two rectangles in half and sewing them right sides together.
Make sure to leave a small opening to turn them right side out.
This is just like making a pillow only smaller.
I had to hand stitch my new liner to the top rim of the bag making sure I didn't poke through the L.V. vinyl.
I know there are thoughts and opinions back and forth about this designer.
I have always been drawn to this pattern just as I am drawn to other things vintage.
This pattern has been around since 1854 and it is one of the most counterfeited patterns in the world. 
Which is why I did so much research.
To me this is a classic.
It may go in and out of style but it has been a staple of women's wardrobes for generations.
I love seeing the floral peaking up out of the bag.
It's cheerful.
What do you think?
Love L.V. or hate it?
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