4 Cats - Upcycled Denim Handbags

4 Cats - Upcycled Denim Handbags Proudly handmade in SA πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦
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Handmade by Debby Humphreys
I create one-of-a-kind denim bags from recycled jeans β€” giving new life to old fabric ♻️
Every bag is unique, just like the person carrying it.

😻 Adjustable Handbag Strap 😻This strap is made with scraps of various denim fabrics. The strap have a lobster claw attac...
12/08/2026

😻 Adjustable Handbag Strap 😻

This strap is made with scraps of various denim fabrics.
The strap have a lobster claw attached at the ends with a slider. All metal bits are in antique brass, my favourite colour.

😻 Second and third chances and no duplicates
😻 Denim fashion accessories
😻 Handmade in South Africa

130cm

🧡Let’s talk about the GUT of the bag… the lining. 🧡When choosing a bag, we often look at the denim, the stitching, the s...
10/08/2026

🧡Let’s talk about the GUT of the bag… the lining. 🧡

When choosing a bag, we often look at the denim, the stitching, the shape, the straps and the zip.

But what about what’s happening inside?

The lining is where the personality of a bag can really come alive.

And there are so many questions to consider:

🩡 What colour?
Bright and playful? Soft and subtle? Something that picks up a colour from the outside?

🩡 Print or plain?
A beautiful floral, a quirky pattern, stripes… or perhaps a simple solid colour that lets the denim do the talking?

🩡 Thick or thin?
The weight and feel of the fabric can make a difference to how the bag feels and wears.

🩡 Light or dark?
A light lining makes it easier to find everything hiding at the bottom of your bag, while a darker lining can be a little more forgiving.

So, when you look at one of my bags, don't just look at the outside. Open it. Have a peek inside.
Because sometimes the best part is hiding in there. πŸ˜‰

After all, the lining isn't just the inside of the bag. It's the GUT of the bag. 🩡

😻 Tapestry & Denim Handbag 😻I am super pleased with the end result of this handbag. Created using rivets, leather, butto...
09/08/2026

😻 Tapestry & Denim Handbag 😻

I am super pleased with the end result of this handbag. Created using rivets, leather, buttons and a zip, these have added to the depth and character of the bag.

😻 Closes with a secure zip with 2 external side pockets
😻 Fully lined and includes a zipper and spare pockets
😻 One-of-a-kind
😻 Upcycled denim and tapestry
😻 Handmade in South Africa

Made with soul, love and joy πŸ’™πŸ©΅πŸ’™πŸ©΅
30/20/16

Thank you 😻😻😻😻
09/08/2026

Thank you 😻😻😻😻

Hey hey! Welcome friends 😻😻😻😻
08/08/2026

Hey hey! Welcome friends 😻😻😻😻

Slow stitching is more than a sewing technique. It's a form of meditation.There is something deeply calming about sittin...
07/08/2026

Slow stitching is more than a sewing technique. It's a form of meditation.

There is something deeply calming about sitting with nothing more than a piece of denim, a needle, and thread. Stitch by stitch, the world seems to slow down.

The gentle rhythm of short and long stitches, the quiet pull of the thread through the fabric, and watching simple lines become art creates a space where silence and creativity meet.

Every stitch asks for patience. Every thread tells a story. There is no rush, no race to finishβ€”only the joy of creating something beautiful with your own hands.

In a world that celebrates speed, slow stitching reminds us that some of the most meaningful things are made one stitch at a time.

😻 Slow Stitch Crossbody 😻This little crossbody bag is made from selected upcycled denim, with every stitch sewn by hand....
05/08/2026

😻 Slow Stitch Crossbody 😻

This little crossbody bag is made from selected upcycled denim, with every stitch sewn by hand. The red and white embroidery adds a playful pop of colour while showcasing the beauty of slow, mindful craftsmanship.

😻 One-of-a-kind (even if I tried to duplicate)
😻 Upcycled denim
😻 Fully lined with a pocket, a secure zip closure, and a exterior back pocket. Includes an adjustable strap
😻 Handmade in South Africa

Bags made with soul, love and joy.
21/25

Women's Day, Sunday 9th August 2026We will be at The Italian Club in Umkomaas this Sunday, 9 till 2pm. Please pop over a...
04/08/2026

Women's Day, Sunday 9th August 2026

We will be at The Italian Club in Umkomaas this Sunday, 9 till 2pm. Please pop over and say 'ello'.

I just can't help myself..... 🫣😻Embroidery tapestry with upcycled denim..... See ya soon Pssst....Happy Sunday πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•     ...
02/08/2026

I just can't help myself..... 🫣😻

Embroidery tapestry with upcycled denim..... See ya soon

Pssst....Happy Sunday πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•

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