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Spend a fun afternoon (or evening) with your friends designing a custom patchwork bag from leather scraps! Whether it's for a bachelorette party, quality time with your Mom, or something else, we'd love to host you!
First you'll choose your color palette, and we will help you layer the leather scraps into a beautiful motif. Crystalyn and her team will be here to guide you along step by step and answer all your questions. You will get to choose the thread color, zipper color, strap color and beyond. And if you want to try your hand on one of our machines - you can do that as well. Otherwise - leave it to us.
We will complete your bag and have it ready within 3 weeks after your class.
Purchase a Scrap Class workshop:
*Max 4 students per class
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Vegan Glazed Coated Canvas. Machine washable, water-resistant, lead-free, and phthalate-free. [Learn more →]
Microsuede Lining: Upholstery-grade vegan microsuede that’s soft yet durable. Washable, lightweight, and built for everyday use
Thread: sewn with super-strong poly-wrapped cotton Tex 60 thread
Hardware Color: Silver colored Nickel-plated brass hardware
Zipper: Genuine YKK zippers
Care instructions: Machine washable
Every Crystalyn Kae bag is crafted to endure daily wear and often looks even better over time. Our coated canvas and upholstery-grade linings are proven to last through every spin of the washing machine and years of adventures.
We stand by our craftsmanship with a sustainability-first approach: if a material or construction issue shows up in the first year, we’ll repair it at no cost.
Beyond that, we’ll help with repairs or guide you in recycling your bag responsibly. Because true sustainability isn’t about “buying new” — it’s about keeping a trusted essential in your life for as long as possible.
👉 Learn more about our Bag Repairs & Sustainability Policy →
Returns and exchanges are happily accepted within 14 days of receipt.
Returned bags must be in unused condition, and cost of returned items is the customer's responsibility. See our FAQ page for more details.
I designed my own patchwork bag with CrystalynKae in her shop using scraps of her lovely textiles that she rescues from fashion houses. The process was so much fun. It felt good to do something that had to do with sustainability while also creating a very beautiful tote that I get tons of compliments on all the time. I have a one of a kind bag and Crystalyn made it so beautiful with her special touches. Awesome experience!
Since 2001, Crystalyn Kae has been creating sustainable handbags made in the USA using upcycled leather, midcentury upholstery fabrics, and machine-washable coated canvas.
Each bag is built to last—crafted in small batches with industrial-strength stitching, reinforced components, and timeless design that wears beautifully over time. And if your bag ever needs a refresh, we’re here to help you keep it going for years to come.
Woman-owned. Ethically made. Designed for decades of daily use.
Thank you for that. AND THE AMAZING BAG. I have been using it everyday. Such a good size for all my needs. I don’t have to wear ugly backpack or cramp everything into my smaller bags anymore. Game changer for me.
Very high quality all around!! I have used this tote regularly throughout the past 8 years and it looks the same with zero effort. It can hold a lot of weight comfortably with the wide straps. The shape of it when buttoned up gets many compliments. I have the black one and it really does look like genuine leather. If anything ever happens to it I’ll buy another.
I spotted this adorable bag at the NWGS, but I couldn’t resist the urge to walk away. I kept thinking about how cute it was and how much I regretted not getting it. So, I reached out to Crystalynkae’s business chat and asked if the bag was still available. To my surprise, they were kind enough to invoice and ship it right to me! The quality is amazing, and it’s definitely my favorite bag for everyday use. It’s light, roomy, and one-of-a-kind. I’m definitely adding more of her bags to my collection.
After more than 10 years of almost daily use, here is my tribute to one tough bag! It's held up beautifully to trips across the world and through the washing machine. It's been sat on, spilled on, jumped on by pets, stuffed to the max or crammed into other luggage with no issues at all, and is still lovely, soft and shiny, zero problems with zippers and hardware. I'm retiring my bag (discontinued style) bc it's earned it and has finally started to show minor wear...after all this time. Signed, a happy (and now much older) customer.
We purchased the Chacha bundle, it includes a black chacha bag, a purple card case and a black wrap belt! They are all carefully designed and made in great quality we can feel, I especially like the adjustable lenth then hide inside detail for the bag, YKK zipper ,lightweight and water proof etc.
Nice customer service too!😉🥰
Thank you for that. AND THE AMAZING BAG. I have been using it everyday. Such a good size for all my needs. I don’t have to wear ugly backpack or cramp everything into my smaller bags anymore. Game changer for me.
I have 4 of these hobos now. The navy is a really pretty, dark blue, great neutral. I love the coated canvas! These bags are well made, lightweight, and easy to care for. Also, I love how I can snap off the strap, which I didn't even realize when I ordered my first one. I was able to easily switch the strap around so that the buckle was on the front. So, you can easily replace or switch straps. That's a great feature!!
These bags are spacious, yet lightweight! Great craftsmanship, pockets, zipper, and I love how easy to care for the coated canvas is. Highly recommend!
I just love these coated canvas bags by Crystalyn Kae! I now have a handbag wardrobe of nothing but Crystalyn Kae! All are so well made, lightweight, and easy to care for. This one is no exception, and I just love the pretty inside lining! I love the outer zip pocket where I can keep my phone or keys handy. So cute!
Cute small bag! It will hold my large cell phone, glasses, keys, and small wallet or card holder. I didn't even realize when I ordered it that the lining would be a beautiful fabric. What I nice surprise! I love bags with cute linings!! Love it! :-)