8 Pocket Tote Grey Archive Entry collars became pocket flaps

collars became pocket flaps

and buttonholes were kept and reorganized across the jacket

I have left the front buttons exposed to reduce fabric bulk in the crotch - The penny buttons are stitched with a continuous length of waxed thread so that they hold each other secure

The overdye gives the fabric a darker

8 Pocket Tote Grey Archive Entry collars became pocket flapsA small series of reversible tote bags made from reclaimed canvas army bags. The original bag structure is cut down and rebuilt into a lower, wider carry shape with four usable pockets. Existing seams, fading, stains, and hardware marks are kept where they add character and show the materials former use. Each bag is finished with a reclaimed pants pocket tag and built to be simple, sturdy, and easy to carry every day.