Eco Chic Upcycled Denim
It started with a box of old jeans in the garage…come to think of it, they were mostly
pieces of old jeans left-over from a denim jacket project that had a good run in the early
1990’s. As crafters and quilters do, I save stuff. I had a good time making those jackets
and was sure the urge to play with denim would return one day.
And here we are! Welcome to Eco Chic, giving worn jeans and old textiles new life as hand-crafted, upcycled denim bags.
Approximately 75% of bag materials has been upcycled and I'm serious about minimizing waste. After using as much as I can in a bag, large scraps are used for small pouches and textile art pieces, smaller scraps become embellishments—like the flowers you’ll see appliqued on several of my bags—and the tiny bits are given to a group of local quilters who create and donate dog beds stuffed with fabric scraps to a local animal shelter.
I care about style, construction, and durability. Every bag has its own unique look. No
two are exactly the same. Pre-loved jeans come with wear marks, flaws, stains—all part
of their story, and now, part of yours when you purchase one of my Eco Chic denim
bags.
Click on any bag style to see the collection: