Reclaimed, Recycled, Reformed Boat Sails

The dream of Regatta Bags™ began well over a decade ago when I walked into my dearly beloved’s little showroom and saw old wind sails and sailboat sails hanging from the ceiling. I was enamored with the idea of making something out of them and other unusual fabrics.

My head was spinning with the possibilities of all these neat things and fabrics that could be turned into all sorts of things, shades, curtains, chair coverings, outdoor cushions, enclosures, totes….you name it. 
The last three plus years have been spent in pursuit of actually doing.

Here is a sail before re-formation.

…And after.  Some of the prototypes. 
Aren’t these wonderful stitching details?


Christmas stockings that ended up with a production backlog. 

Totes for the market.

Last, but not least a wine bag.  This one has recycled cording. Making totes out of sails is not new.  Freinds are supportive of the fun touches and fabric combinations I’ve been dreaming up. Some ideas have worked and others failed.  In any case I'm moving along hoping they will be well received so please leave a comment or suggestion and let me know what you think.

All Regatta Bags may contain imperfections as a result of their time at sea.

  Regatta Bags… Rescued, Re-imagined, Reformed.

Thank you for dropping by. Your comments and suggestions are welcomed and appreciated.

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Regatta Rags TM makes an Etsy debut

December 1, 2009 marked the day Regatta Rags™ made their Etsy debut.  There was some indecision about listing them on Etsy  because it's a unique idea for boat sails. I worried it would suddenly be everwhere and affect the other line Regatta Bags™.  Now that they are now on Etsy, it made sense to share them here too.

My DB (dearly beloved) and family were very supportive during what I call the research and development stages and offering marketing ideas for the different things dreamed up at all hours of the night....You never know what can happen.  It's good to dream isn't it?

So here they are....

I'm a Regatta Rags™ tag. I was once a boat sail and proudly wear the marks of my adventures at sea.

My new life has me longing to travel once again and I can, with your help. Simply make use of the extra tags I carry and when those have all been used you can make more from other recycled materials to help me realize many more voyages no matter where they may be.

I go well with coastal and cottage decor and fit right in at a beach wedding or party. Use me on gift or bottle of wine or drape me on the back of a chair or door knob.

I have been washed but, may still carry both the scent of salt air and retirement. My creator is the original designer of this idea for boat sails and, if you would like to document my travels just leave a comment on  Beach House Living's blog.

Since I’m a recycled item I am shipped with minimal and/or recycled packaging.

There you have it.  Thoughts, suggestions, and comments are appreciated.