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Three denim patches sewn into the shape of various butterflies and moths sit on a white dresser with a vase of flowers beside them.

recycled denim patches (new collections)

You may remember seeing my DIY recycled denim patches that I shared in June. Well, I’m very happy to share that the patches have been quite a hit in my Etsy shop 🎉

Although I can always imagine the exact kind of person who will enjoy each new project that I make, I never know what projects will actually get found by those specific people, and therefore get the attention they need to be successful.

But apparently recycled denim patches are a highly-searched-for item.

(who knew?)

I sew each patch freely, so each one is truly one of a kind ✨

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upcycled denim book bags

One of my YouTube subscribers (and repeat customer) threw out the idea for me to design a bag that he could toss a few books into; something simple to throw over his shoulder, made from upcycled denim, with a touch of birds (yes, this subscriber found me through Riley Mae’s beloved bird channel).

At this suggestion, my brain instantly went 💡

A handmade denim bag sitting on a dresser
A handmade denim bag sitting on a dresser
A handmade denim bag with books in it
A handmade denim bag with books in it

these bags look small and compact, but are big enough to comfortable fit an 11″x9″ notebook into, as well as a few books!

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