{"product_id":"upcycled-denim-jeans-pre-loved-fabrics-checkered-handbag","title":"Upcycled Denim Jeans \u0026 Pre-loved Fabrics Checkered Handbag","description":"\u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind handbag that is made using upcycled scraps of denim jeans and lined with a beautifully bright pre-loved fabric sourced from Achieve Australia’s The Sewing Basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned and sewn by Katie in her home studio in the Sutherland Shire, NSW, this bag gives beautiful pre-loved materials a second life while helping reduce textile waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutside\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Made with the scraps of denim from jeans used in other upcycling projects, in three shades of blue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The scraps are cut into uniformly sized squares and arranged in a checkered pattern of light and dark\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Gusset to add sides and base\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Reinforced with Vlieseline Decovil Light interfacing for structure and shape\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• External front slip pocket made from denim with a silver-toned magnetic snap to secure it closed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Fully lined using a teal coloured second-hand fabric with a pattern of pink shapes in uniform lines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Reinforced with Pellon SF101 woven fusible interfacing for added strength\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• One internal zipper pocket, with a second hand pink coloured zipper and second hand pink fabric for the pocket lining\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• One small internal slip pocket made from the lining fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrap \u0026amp; Closure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Made from a pair of light denim jeans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Strap reinforced with a strip of stabiliser for added strength\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Silver toned magnetic snap closure to close the bag\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Upcycling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe denim and fabric are both second-hand, the latter purchased from Achieve Australia’s The Sewing Basket, a social enterprise supporting people with disability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew materials used are limited to stabilisers, metal hardware, thread and the cotton label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll pre-loved textiles used in this bag are washed before being sewn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy choosing pre-loved materials, this bag gives existing textiles a new purpose while helping reduce textile waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Width: 25cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Height: 25cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Strap: 68cm long ( 32cm drop) × 4.5cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Outer lip pocket: 20cm opening × 15cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Internal zip pocket opening: 16cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Internal slip pocket opening: 13w x 11h cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpot clean only. Line dry in shade. Warm iron if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSent via tracked parcel post with Australia Post.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fit For A Queen Handmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51817571909938,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/eo4uzv_jpg.jpg?v=1789522352","url":"https:\/\/madeit.com.au\/products\/upcycled-denim-jeans-pre-loved-fabrics-checkered-handbag","provider":"Madeit Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}