This bookbag is crafted entirely from upcycled denim jeans, reimagined through a playful and unconventional design lens. Drawing inspiration from childhood nostalgia—a recurring theme in my work—the piece evokes the warmth and intimacy of cherished memories. Reflecting on my own past, I was inspired by a bright tomato-red rabbit-shaped bookbag I carried as a child. This new design transforms that sentimental connection into a modern, wearable form. More than just a functional accessory, the bag represents a tangible link between my childhood and adulthood, preserving the emotions and stories I hold dear. Every element of the bag was thoughtfully patterned from scratch, made entirely from a single pair of jeans, demonstrating how sustainability and personal history can beautifully intertwine.
Features:
Hardware: This bag contains a zipper and two D-rings, connecting the straps to the rabbit and making it wearable. The zipper was a basic invisible zipper.
Head: The head of the bunny was hand-sewn onto the body/base.
Stuffing: The bag is soft and plump to the touch and is filled completely with polyfill. This includes the ears, paws, head, body, and legs.
Lace: A lace trim was tied around the neck to form a ribbon to represent a touch of femininity found in many personal works. Although the bag itself is not traditionally feminine or masculine, the ribbon stayed true to the overarching theme of many personal pieces.
Darts: Each paw/foot has two darts to support not only the curvature of a traditional paw, but to give off the impression of a stereotypical and animated rabbit’s foot. It was chosen to showcase a bunny paw in my mind, and if I were to illustrate it, what it would look like.