{"product_id":"upcycled-handbag-scrap-denim-jeans-pre-loved-fabrics","title":"Upcycled Handbag- Scrap Denim Jeans \u0026 Pre-loved Fabrics","description":"\u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind handbag that is made using upcycled scraps of denim jeans, and pre-loved fabrics sourced from Achieve Australia’s The Sewing Basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned and sewn by me, Katie, in my 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\u003eOutside\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The front has a panel made with the scraps of denim leftover from my other upcycling projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The scraps are varying shades of blue and are arranged in a geometric type pattern with contrast stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The back is a panel of light denim with a zipper pocket in the center top. There is a beige zipper with antique-brass coloured teeth and pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• There is a gusset made of navy denim giving the bag sides and a base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Reinforced with Pellon SF101 woven fusible interfacing for structure and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Fully lined with a pre-loved black cotton printed with coral roses, mustard-yellow tulips, and tiny white daisies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Reinforced with Pellon SF101 woven fusible interfacing for added strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• One internal zipper pocket- using the same zipper as the other two and second hand floral fabric for the pocket lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• One slip pocket, divided into two made from a cream and floral scrap fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraps \u0026amp; Closure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• There are two sturdy straps made from denim, each reinforced with a strip of stabiliser for added strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• A recessed zipper closes the bag, with the internal lining fabric enclosing a beige zipper with brass coloured teeth and pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Upcycling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe denim and fabrics are second-hand. The denim is a mix of thrifted and donated textiles, and the latter was 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, zippers, 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\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Width: 33cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Height: 25cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Straps: 67cm long ( 30cm drop) × 3.2cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Top zipper opening: 28cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Outer zip pocket opening: 21cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Internal zip pocket opening: 20.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Internal slip pocket opening: 9cm x2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease Note- Every item is individually handmade by me. While I take great care to ensure consistency, slight variations in dimensions, pattern placement and finish are a natural part of the handmade process. These individual characteristics are what make each piece unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare- Spot clean only. Line dry in the shade. Warm iron if required - avoid ironing over the zippers as heat may damage or melt them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage- Sent via tracked parcel post with Australia Post.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fit For A Queen Handmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67926217851186,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/1u72cnr_jpg.jpg?v=1791375300","url":"https:\/\/madeit.com.au\/products\/upcycled-handbag-scrap-denim-jeans-pre-loved-fabrics","provider":"Madeit Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}