A stylish one-of-a-kind handbag made from two pre-loved garments — a pair of black denim jeans and a men's black and white check shirt.
Designed and sewn by Katie in her home studio in the Sutherland Shire, NSW, this bag is a great example of how pre-loved clothing can be transformed into something useful, durable and completely unique.
The Details
Outside
- Made from upcycled black denim jeans
- Original front and back jeans pockets retained as design features
- The original front pocket is decorative and non-functional
- Contrasting black and white check shirt fabric incorporated into the top 3 cm of the bag
- Shirt fabric is threaded through the original denim belt loops for an added detail
Inside
- Fully lined using an upcycled men's collared shirt in a classic black and white check
- Reinforced with interfacing for added strength and structure
- Internal slip pocket made from the shirt
- Original shirt pocket retained and fully functional
Strap & Closure
- Durable black cotton webbing strap
- 18 mm gunmetal grey magnetic snap closure
Materials & Upcycling
This bag gives two pre-loved garments a completely new purpose. The exterior is made from a pair of black denim jeans, retaining some of the original features of the jeans. The lining and internal pockets are made from a men's black and white check collared shirt.
New materials used are limited to interfacing, cotton webbing, magnetic hardware, thread and the cotton label.
Measurements
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Top width: 15 cm
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Bottom width: 17 cm
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Height: 25 cm
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Strap: 100 cm long × 2.5 cm wide
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Internal slip pocket: 11 cm high × 17 cm wide
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 if required.
Postage
Sent via tracked parcel post with Australia Post.
