Posts made by Lynne

@jthomz with regards to timing, I’ve made a couple of samples of each which are being QC’d next week. Then it will take a couple of weeks to make the rest of this first batch and to then photograph and get them on the website.

With regards to shipping, these bags will be more than USD200 each, so will qualify for free shipping.

Hope you like them! - I’ll see if we can get some good quality video made so you can see how fab these are, as my pics don’t do them, or the amount of work done, any justice ️

@Oaktavia ️

@Bridger something like the, soon to be released, Winyl bag perhaps?

A bag wide enough to carry vinyl. Deep enough to carry wine. We’re all over it!

Whilst the Swatch bag is made of new denim offcuts. The Winyl bag is pure Reloved denim in all it’s scarred and faded glory.

Jeans that have been thrashed, but we have salvaged, and repaired, decent enough pieces to create these new large totes.

Here’s a quick taster of a couple of them…

FYI we currently only have enough fabric to make five of these beauties. I imagine they’ll be on sale, with five Swatch bags, in the next few weeks.

Spot the swatch – a new bag is in the making!

Meet the Swatch Bag – the latest addition to our soon-to-drop mini collection.

Each one is built from offcuts donated by those of you who ticked the “Relove Offcuts” box at checkout. We’ve been busy unpicking, slicing, dicing, and hammering these scraps of denim into something fresh: a handful of multi-weight, multi-textured bags.

The linings? That’s where it gets even better. We’re using the very best pieces of old, unsellable shirts and IH sample fabrics. No two bags will ever be the same, and with such a limited stash of IH fabrics, these will be made in very small numbers.

This fabric is too good to waste. If you don’t use your offcuts, please tick the box to Relove them – together we’ll keep IH textiles alive.

Next up on the cutting table is a mix of black SBG and non fade denim. Can’t wait to see how these bags fade, wear, and carry their stories over time

@Steve bring back modesty boards on desks!
At least the knee pads and vest aren’t completing the ensemble…yet

@Ikeaparty @giles will testify to this being a great fishing hat - it’s based on one I made him for that very purpose!

@Tago-Mago I’m sure I’m taller than some of those named…

@Aetas I love multi- handle/purpose bags, thank you.

My main constraint is having enough fabric. The straps are already hungry at 70cm x 10cm a piece - that’s the bulk of one side of a leg. I’d struggle to find more fabric for more handles at the moment I’m afraid.

The other consideration is that I want to add two copper snaps to the top band which would be where the extra handles would be placed. The snaps wouldn’t then cope with so many layers of fabric.

I love this bag, see pic, which has a neatly concealed smaller set of handles too - and pockets. And have looked at ways of incorporating this into the design, along with considering adjustable sliders etc, but the thickness of all the heavyweight fabric is too much.

However! I’m also working on lighter weight 14oz bags, that are a more average tote bag size. This is where the extra handles could work - stay tuned!

@Matt I was just doing a quick conversion as you were replying We’re in the right ball park then.
I’m 5’4” and can carry it without dragging it on the ground. So let’s say we won’t go any longer than 70cm.

Beautiful fabrics. I only have enough to make 5 of these at the moment. So, if anyone has any jeans at home they’re not wearing then please consider Reloving them

Smaller bags to follow.

@Matt so true - I think looking at how my Relove muses wore it so well this morning that we could have a good option in 70cm.
If you have a bag you love, do let me know strap length

@sabergirl exactly this!
If you could let me know your bag strap measurements that would be darling, thank you

Work In Progress: The Relove large tote bag coming soon!

AKA The Winyl bag. Deep enough to carry wine, wide enough to carry vinyls - thanks @Ross @SamD for the size and bag name input.

And thanks to the team for helping me gauge strap size this morning - you’re such cards x

70cm is what I can get out of an average recycled leg and it seems to fit all the chaps perfectly - both over the shoulder and, when the straps are held in hand with arms extended downwards, the bag doesn’t drag on the ground.

We’re 5’3”-6’3” of very varying chest measurements and modelling abilities

What do you think - would 70cm straps work for you?

Would love you to be part of the process. So, join me here to see how the bag develops.

PS: There are some seriously fabulous pieces of denim I have to work with

@davidwalker sounds interesting. Could you post a link to what you’ve seen please?

@Steve looking good chaps! Looks great on everyone

@peng great idea! I’ve got some smaller lengths of waistband that we could use for this. I add it to mix

@Oaktavia the thanks are all mine I love this community and having the chance to salvage such beautiful fabric! As a teaser, this is my current pov, more to come on the Relove thread ️

@iamjustdanny I’ve been testing a Project RE:LOVE sample made from small pieces of old heavyweight denim. The multiple seams create good padding and, having used it for my iPhone 16 pro for a couple of months, I’m ready to finish it off. I was going to line it, add a copper snap closure and either a hanging loop or a long paracord strap. All thoughts welcome!
Please follow this thread for updates on this and all other repurposed products https://forum.ironheart.co.uk//topic/17534/re-love-repurposed-iron-heart-reimagined

Please note: the seams are sewn straight! The thickness of the vertical and horizontal seams on such a small area creates this wavy effect which I like, as well as adding to the padding effect, and so I’m not going to hammer the seams straight, just leave them organic. Again, all thoughts welcome

(Thanks @neph93 for the heads up x)

@stitchdown-shell this is how we bar tack ️
Enjoy your wristlet!

@Krigga I’m working on a Relove sample atm! Recycling waistbands into bookmarks…follow for progress updates in the coming week or so at https://forum.ironheart.co.uk/topic/17534/re-love-repurposed-iron-heart-reimagined

@mclaincausey ️