The next article is actually more of a video, and you get to watch how a Chanel jacket is made. The process reminds me a lot of how we make eThreads’ bags … each piece is measured, cut, sewn and pressed by hand.  Of course, our bags are a lot more affordable than a hand tailored Chanel jacket, but the pieces do get the same handcrafted attention.  This inspires me to take some pictures about how an eThreads bag gets made – it’s a fun process, and you will get to see the loving labor that goes into each bag.

“I received the bags a week or 2 ago and have been meaning to tell you ever since how cool they are!  In fact, they’re sorta *too* cool since my girlfriend took one look at them and asked, “which one is mine?”  Sigh … At least you and I know who the mastermind here is. ;)  Thanks for making it happen!”

These two pieces became the Zippy Purse: 

This is the inside of the Zippy Purse, Heather chose a dark purple nylon lining and the pocket is lined in leftover t-shirt material:

The piece on the right became the bottom half of a Square Day Clutch.  The rest of the bag is made with black cotton, including the handle.  Heather chose a red lining and black zipper:

The piece on the right became a Medium Pouch, we cut the piece in half and used both sides to make the bag:

 
Heather chose a copper lining and charcoal grey zipper:

Thank you Heather for letting us be part of this project, it was really challenging and fun! Are you ready to make your own recycled t-shirt bag?  Click here to get started!

Design-It-Yourself Handbag Website Gets Personal with Clients

“Although she and her team have made thousands of handbags over the years, Emily Worden has never made the same handbag twice…”

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“Alaina would like to send a big Thank You your way! She is the talk of her soccer team with her new team logo zippy purse made from one of her old practice t-shirts. She’s taken it on a few away tournament trips and loves it. I can tell she will be wearing it a lot this summer. The lining and strap color choices compliment the purse perfectly and I may even try and ‘borrow’ it for a game or two to show my team spirit! 

Thanks so much for working so hard to get our order just perfect for my soccer girl! We will definitely recommend you to all our friends…what a fabulous and unique bag!”

Thank you Amy and Alaina, we had fun making your bag!  Do you want to get started on your own rePurposed t-shirt bag?  Click here for more info!

What a match!  If you design any shoes that look like an eThreads bag let us know!

They were his old UNH t-shirts and we recycled them into two extra Large Pouches with blue cotton wrist straps.  Dana Marie added a navy blue zipper and dark blue lining to both bags.  She was pleased with the results:

“Got the bags and they look FANTASTIC!

Thanks again!  Can’t wait to gift them this weekend!!”

“They arrived late last night!  I picked them up this morning and was enthralled.  I cannot tell you how much I appreciate all the creative and loving care that went into each of them.  I will send you pics with the owners and their masterpieces after Christmas.  May you have a wonderful holiday and relish in the fact that you are such a marvelous artist.”

Here are the bags with their new owners on Christmas morning.  Jean told us:

“They absolutely loved the purses.  They too felt all the great energies and caring that you exerted during the creation of the two master pieces.  Words will never be enough to thank you for bringing such joy to a gift presenting celebration.  Thank you.”

Do you have an old t-shirt, jacket, etc…that you love but no longer wear? rePurpose it! Send us your old t-shirt, jackets, baby blankets — whatever! — and we’ll lovingly repurpose them into a fabulous new bag. eThreads rePurpose makes a thoughtful and unique gift – click here for more info.

Some of the new features:

• All your designs will be remembered on your computer. If you ever want to start fresh, just click the “Reset All” button on the main design page.
• We’ve added a Design Gallery so you can get inspired by other user’s creations.
• We’ve tried to make the site load faster and be even easier to use.

Let us know what you think. Do you have ideas for how we can make the site better, or for new types of bags you’d like to see? Please let us know in the comments!

“Just wanted to let you know that the bags I ordered arrived yesterday.  They are beautiful!  I’m thrilled to be able to share the bags with my children and preserve some memories of my dad.  I will certainly recommend you to friends and use you again in the future!  Thanks again.”

Do you have an old t-shirt, jacket, etc…that you love but no longer wear? rePurpose it! Send us your old t-shirt, jackets, baby blankets — whatever! — and we’ll lovingly repurpose them into a fabulous new bag. eThreads rePurpose makes a thoughtful and unique gift – click here for more info.

“I received it and am totally happy with it.  I am in a women’s group called Las Perlas so I plan to show off my purse in the coming months….who knows it may draw additional customers? :)”

Do you have an old t-shirt, jacket, etc…that you love but no longer wear? rePurpose it! Send us your old t-shirt, jackets, baby blankets — whatever! — and we’ll lovingly repurpose them into a fabulous new bag. eThreads rePurpose makes a thoughtful and unique gift – click here for more info.