Announcement
3rd Life is a collection of one of a kind purses and limited edition accessories handcrafted from carefully selected vintage and reclaimed fabrics. Salvaged textiles are revived and given new life with a modern twist and a nostalgic nod to the past.
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Announcement
3rd Life is a collection of one of a kind purses and limited edition accessories handcrafted from carefully selected vintage and reclaimed fabrics. Salvaged textiles are revived and given new life with a modern twist and a nostalgic nod to the past.
Follow on social media to see behind the scenes and get the latest updates and specials:
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3rdlifeDesigns
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3rdlife/
thanks for stopping by!
Items
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Reviews
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Heather on Aug 24, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAnother gorgeous necklace - I love the pink and green! Like the first, it is neatly-made (no visible space between the fabric and the jewelry housing, and no folding of the fabric), and has a comfortable weight to it. It is made from an embroidered vintage fabric that might otherwise have no use, and it arrived beautifully-packaged.
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Heather on Aug 24, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis is my second purchase from Rebecca - I love her work! These necklaces are beautiful - they are neatly made (no visible space between the fabric and the jewelry housing, and no folding of the fabric), and have a comfortable weight to them. I really like that they are made with these lovely embroidered vintage fabrics that might otherwise have no use. They arrived quickly, and were beautifully-packaged.
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Emmeline86 on Oct 5, 2018
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely adorable little wallet! I bought two .. one for me and one for my mum! We are both huge thrifters ourselves so we can really appreciate the uniqueness and special quality of these little gems 😊 highly recommend!
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Heather on Aug 23, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI'm so thrilled with this little clutch purse! It was obviously made with great care and attention to detail: the fabrics are wonderfully complementary, and the stitching is perfect. And I really love that it was made from upcycled fabric! Rebecca is obviously very talented. The purse arrived quickly, in exceptionally lovely packaging, and Rebecca even included a fun clip made with vintage linen! I highly recommend anything from 3rdlife.
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Brittany on May 10, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI love this bag! So many pockets and I really love that everything was re-purposed. It feels well made and sturdy.
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Erin on Apr 8, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThis piece is gorgeous! Well made, shipped quickly. Loved that I could select the length of chain.
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About 3rdlife
3rd Life designs :: textile revival
Armed with a trusty old Singer, a passion for repurposing and a perpetual love for the zigzag stitch, I opened for business in 2008. With a focus on function and sustainability, All my designs hatch from carefully selected vintage and reclaimed fabrics. Thanks to the nature of salvaged fabrics every 3rd Life purse is one of a kind and will never be duplicated. Other items are produced in limited edition as materials allow.
Sewing fulfills my need to be creative and provides a perfect excuse for my addiction to collecting vintage textiles. I am always hunting for interesting fabrics I can use in my designs, finding worthy materials is half the fun! My favorite fabrics to work with are tweed and leather jackets, wool remnants, plaid shirts and lace. I’ve also been known to lust after your Grandma’s table cloth, linens and curtains.
I lovingly and carefully handcraft every 3rd Life item in my little home studio in Carleton Place, Ontario. I am naturally meticulous, a trait which was heightened by my experience working as a custom framer for 10 years; there aren't many things that make me happier than cutting in a straight line. To insure the best quality in my work, notions such as zippers and snaps are new. Interfacing is used to add structure and stability to purses, and stress points are double stitched for extra durability. Don't even get me started on how many knots I use to sew on a button.
Shapes and elements found in nature have a big influence on my work, but I am also inspired by ordinary objects. I admire everything from woodland, foliage and feathers, to teacups, toasters and tents. I always take cues from the fabrics, often the size and shape of the materials I work with dictate the final product, allowing me to create something unique and useful. It brings me so much joy to give new life to the warmth of a tweed jacket, to focus on the character of worn leather, or to celebrate the delicate nature and charm of vintage lace and doilies <3
Shop members
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rebecca
Owner, Designer, Maker
A mom, a late night sewer, a collector & a sometimes sleeper. I'm fascinated by human nature, terrified of telephones & I put ingredients on pizza one piece at a time. I'd like to cut the world apart & stitch it back together my way.
Shop policies
Please visit the about page if you would like to know the story behind 3rd Life the the maker Rebecca:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/3rdlife#about
Follow on social media to see behind the scenes and get the latest updates and specials:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3rdlifeDesigns
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3rdlife/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/3rdLife
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
Returns and exchange details
Payment
Shipping
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Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply.