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Patchwork · Piecing
Stitch · Embroidery
Stitch · Boro
Stitch · Decorative Stitch
Distress · Cutting
Dye · Tie Dye
Details
- Gender
- Women
- Primary color
- Multi
- Secondary colors
- Multi
The Story
When I first found these ukay-ukay (Filipino thrift shop) bags, they were old, damaged, wrinkled, and full of holes—the kind most people would simply leave behind. But I saw something worth saving. I brought them home and spent thousands of hours hand-sewing them, stitch by stitch, turning what was once discarded into a one-of-a-kind multi-pocket jacket. I added a detachable hood, a detachable backpack, and details that make the piece both playful and functional. Every stitch, scar, and imperfection tells a story. And in many ways, so do I. This jacket was inspired by the everyday struggles of my own life. It reminds me that things—and people—can be overlooked, worn down, or left behind, yet still have value. I didn’t just make a jacket. I gave something forgotten a new life.
Comments
· 36 responses@gg888
Jul 24, 2026, 12:07 PM
This is such a creative transformation! Proof that rejected pieces can become something unforgettable!
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@geeherr
Jul 25, 2026, 10:14 AM
I'm blown away by the effort you put into this project – the attention to detail is impressive, and the outcome is amazing! Can you tell me how long it took you to bring this project to life?
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@gg888
Aug 29, 2026, 2:19 AM
Just wow!
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@chelgh
Sep 3, 2026, 8:53 PM
This is seriously impressive! I love how you took those old, unsellable bags and turned them into something that looks so elaborate. The hand-sewn details and that cute embroidered cat are such a great touch! So creative, and I love that you gave those discarded bags a whole new life.
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@miandbo
Sep 4, 2026, 2:33 PM
Wow, what an incredible deconstruction technique and so much creativity! Such a unique and beautiful jacket.
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@chuboogs
Sep 12, 2026, 4:01 AM
solid item napaka creative - boogie ellamil
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@kosa1322
Sep 14, 2026, 12:29 PM
Walang Kanen Buseng ?? Hehe Bring Home the Bacon G ! 🫡💯
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@faye_04
Sep 14, 2026, 12:57 PM
This is such an amazing upcycling idea. Love the craftsmanship, creativity, and sustainable concept! ❤️🔥
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@dabyong
Sep 14, 2026, 4:11 PM
Unique
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@lvh56
Sep 15, 2026, 12:42 AM
This is an incredible work of art! And it looks like this entailed hard work, patience and dedication. Love it!
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