Braided Denim Upcycled Bag

My Vetrine Journey 

I started by looking at an old pair of jeans and identifying which parts could be transformed into the body of the bag. From the beginning, I wanted to use as much of the original garment as possible, so I carefully planned the cutting process to avoid unnecessary waste. The larger denim pieces became the main structure, while the visible seams and textures were kept to highlight the history of the material. One of the most interesting stages was working with the smaller leftover pieces instead of throwing them away. I turned these scraps into fabric strips and braided them to create the strap of the bag. The biggest challenge was balancing shape, durability, and aesthetics while working with pre-used material that already had its own form and wear. I overcame this by adjusting the design during the making process and letting the material guide some of the final decisions. In the end, the project helped me see old clothing not as waste, but as a starting point for a new and functional product.