A one-of-a-kind crossbody bag created from repurposed cotton fabric scraps, combining autumnal shades of pink, tan, orange, beige and yellow with a mix of floral prints. Each piece of the patchwork has been rescued from leftover sewing fabrics, giving beautiful textiles a second life while helping reduce textile waste.
The playful details continue inside, with a fun cotton lining featuring cats sitting amongst library books — perfect for anyone who believes you can never have too many cats or too many books.
Designed and sewn by Katie in her home studio in the Sutherland Shire, NSW, this unique bag combines practical design with rescued fabrics and plenty of personality.
The Details
Outside
- One-of-a-kind patchwork exterior made from a mix of repurposed cotton fabric scraps
- Autumn-inspired palette of pinks, tans, oranges, beiges and yellows with floral prints
- Black cotton base
- Strong silver-coloured magnetic clasp closure
- Reinforced with stabiliser for structure and durability
Inside
- Fully lined in a playful cotton print featuring cats amongst library books
- Internal zip pocket for securely storing valuables
- Divided slip pocket for smaller essentials, with pink lining and black outer fabric
Strap & Hardware
- Adjustable crossbody strap made from three coordinating repurposed fabric scraps, joined together to complement the colours of the bag
- Silver-coloured metal hardware
Materials & Upcycling
All fabrics, including the strap and pocket linings, are repurposed cotton scraps saved from my sewing projects.
New materials used are limited to stabiliser, zipper, metal hardware, thread and the cotton label.
By using fabric scraps that might otherwise be discarded, this bag helps reduce textile waste while creating something practical, durable and completely unique.
Measurements
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Width: 21 cm
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Height: 24.5 cm
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Base depth: 5 cm
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Internal zip pocket opening: 14.5 cm
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Adjustable strap: 75–133 cm long × 2.5 cm wide, measured from the top of the bag to the top of the bag
Please Note
Every FFAQ Handmade piece is individually designed and sewn by me. While I take great care with every detail, slight variations in dimensions, pattern placement and finish are an inherent part of the handmade process and make each piece unique.
Care
Spot clean only. Line dry in shade. Warm iron- avoid the zippers.
Postage
Sent via tracked parcel post with Australia Post.
