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Made from upcycled textiles.
Took my bag out for a spin this weekend for a quick getaway in SW Michigan Harbor Country. The bag was not only beautiful in it's design, but also in it's construction. Love the comfort of the straps and the sturdy lining. I showed it to my sewist mother and she coo-ed. Thank you. Thank you.
Love the look and roominess of this bag. It's perfect for all of my Apple products. It keeps everything in one place so I alway know where they're are and makes it easy to travel.
Just used our bag for a weekend trip to Chicago. I had a lot of heavy stuff and the straps held up great. Love the side pockets too. Such a cool pattern and happy to be supporting local sustainable products.
This bag fits everything you need day to day. I love that you can wear it different ways and it goes with everything. It is very high quality and I can’t stop recommending to everyone I know!
We got these for our team and we love them.
A few things to note:
- We love the metal clasp (not visible) on the bridge of the nose - makes it easy for our people with glasses.
- We also wear our disposable masks under these masks for extra protection.
- They don't hurt our ears and are super comfy!
Family members enjoyed getting a tile in their stockings this year - lots of different thoughts on how to use them (e.g., computer dongles, travel make up) - folks loved the different colors and textures
I bought several of these to bring to family gift exchanges this year and at each party, they were THE gift. They are the perfect size for travel, make-up, emergency kits, toys, whatever!
My grandsons were excited to know these were made here in Grand Rapids. They both are on travel soccer teams & needed bags for their personals. Wonderful size for them.
These bags are very well-made and hold a lot of stuff! They will be my go-to for shopping.
The bags are very pretty. I got an assortment with mostly greens and browns , and the most gorgeous black and white. So happy to support an organization with such a wonderful mission and healthy earth friendly processes.
This bag is perfect in every way. The size and number of pockets is perfect. The quality is above and beyond what I expected.
I love the bag. Quality made, nice materials. Classy look. I do wish it was slightly bigger, but I now use it for gym clothes and it's great.
I have not found a mask better than these for forming around my nose to prevent my glasses from fogging up. There is a very sturdy wire in there to keep its shape. I appreciate the colors available as well. Best masks I've used!
These are so comfortable! And I love that they are made locally. Great fit, good breathability, and super stylish.
Well-made, effective, comfortable!
This month, Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) and Public Thread's Industrial Commercial Sewing Certificate Program cohort graduates.
The 16-week course certifies students as skilled industrial sewers, a career with wages starting from $17 to $23 per hour. The program costs $100 for Grand Rapids residents and $500 for non-residents.
Today, race remains the primary indicator of proximity to toxic materials. The Environmental Justice movement seeks to address the inequities of environmental protection with all people's fair treatment and meaningful involvement.
At Public Thread, we support environmental justice by creatively disrupting systems.
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Took my bag out for a spin this weekend for a quick getaway in SW Michigan Harbor Country. The bag was not only beautiful in it's design, but also in it's construction. Love the comfort of the straps and the sturdy lining. I showed it to my sewist mother and she coo-ed. Thank you. Thank you.
Love the look and roominess of this bag. It's perfect for all of my Apple products. It keeps everything in one place so I alway know where they're are and makes it easy to travel.
Just used our bag for a weekend trip to Chicago. I had a lot of heavy stuff and the straps held up great. Love the side pockets too. Such a cool pattern and happy to be supporting local sustainable products.
This bag fits everything you need day to day. I love that you can wear it different ways and it goes with everything. It is very high quality and I can’t stop recommending to everyone I know!
We got these for our team and we love them.
A few things to note:
- We love the metal clasp (not visible) on the bridge of the nose - makes it easy for our people with glasses.
- We also wear our disposable masks under these masks for extra protection.
- They don't hurt our ears and are super comfy!
Family members enjoyed getting a tile in their stockings this year - lots of different thoughts on how to use them (e.g., computer dongles, travel make up) - folks loved the different colors and textures
I bought several of these to bring to family gift exchanges this year and at each party, they were THE gift. They are the perfect size for travel, make-up, emergency kits, toys, whatever!
My grandsons were excited to know these were made here in Grand Rapids. They both are on travel soccer teams & needed bags for their personals. Wonderful size for them.
These bags are very well-made and hold a lot of stuff! They will be my go-to for shopping.
The bags are very pretty. I got an assortment with mostly greens and browns , and the most gorgeous black and white. So happy to support an organization with such a wonderful mission and healthy earth friendly processes.
This bag is perfect in every way. The size and number of pockets is perfect. The quality is above and beyond what I expected.
I love the bag. Quality made, nice materials. Classy look. I do wish it was slightly bigger, but I now use it for gym clothes and it's great.
I have not found a mask better than these for forming around my nose to prevent my glasses from fogging up. There is a very sturdy wire in there to keep its shape. I appreciate the colors available as well. Best masks I've used!
These are so comfortable! And I love that they are made locally. Great fit, good breathability, and super stylish.
Well-made, effective, comfortable!
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We are a woman-owned textile upcycling company that designs and makes sewn products from surplus & scrap textiles.
We work in partnership with area manufacturers, designers, artists, and entrepreneurs to bring upcycled products to market and support a growing creative economy.
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