Sails that sailed

bags that go anywhere

Handcrafted  tote bags made from reclaimed sailcloth, giving retired sails a new life on land.

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Every sail has a story

No two bags are exactly alike.

Every piece of reclaimed sailcloth carries evidence of where it has been – the seams, numbers, graphics, weathering and colors of a sail that once caught the wind. We keep those details visible whenever we can, because they’re what make each bag special.

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The front of a large tote made of plain white reclaimed sailcloth. The straps are made of sail tie webbing and are white with aqua blue lettering that reads "Island House".

Standard

Made with reclaimed sailcloth without the markings, for a clean canvas or a monogram

The front of a large tote made of white reclaimed sailcloth. The straps are made of sail tie webbing and are white with aqua blue lettering that reads "Island House". The sailcloth features original green markings.

Sailmark

Includes the sails original numbers, logos and markings

The front of a large tote made of white reclaimed sailcloth. The straps are made of sail tie webbing and are white with aqua blue lettering that reads "Island House". A gold crown is embroidered on the middle of the front with the word "STITCH" on it in aqua blue,

Custom

Select a stitched design of your choosing or bring us a design idea and we’ll create it together

Straps

Our tote bags feature straps made from sail ties, with a just-right thickness that feels comfortable in your hand or on your shoulder – a detail JoAnn is especially particular about! 

Sizes

Large Tote: features an exterior zippered pocket and three internal pockets

  • 16″ W × 14″ H × 8″ D
  • 1,792 in³ (~29.4 L)

Medium Tote: features three internal pockets

  • 13” W x 10” H x 5.25” D
  • 682.5 in³ (~11.2 L)

Project Bag: comfortably fits a needlepoint canvas on 14″ x 12″ stretcher bars

  • 16″ W x 14″ H

Personalization

Add a monogram to any bag to make it yours!

The front of a two totes made of white reclaimed sailcloth. A lighthouse is embroidered on the middle of the front of each bag. The left bag is a large size and the right bag is a medium. The bags are sitting side-by-side on the beach at the Wee Burn Beach Club.

reclaimed. reimagined. ready to go.

Once a sail has finished its life on the water, it shouldn’t become waste. We transform retired sailcloth into durable, distinctive bags that carry a little piece of its nautical history wherever you go.

Reclaimed materials

Retired sailcloth gets a second life.

One-of-a-kind character

Original sail markings and colors make every bag unique.

Made with purpose

Practical bags built to be used, carried, and enjoyed.

Bags for your business, club or crew

We make small runs with your logo – for a yacht club, a shop, a wedding party, a team. 

Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll design something together!

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The front of a medium tote made of white reclaimed sailcloth. The straps are made of sail tie webbing and are white with aqua blue lettering that reads "Island House". A lighthouse is embroidered on the middle of the front. A hand is holding the bag on the shore of the Wee Burn Beach Club.
Bag customized for our friends at Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society
Stitch Queen bag
Plain Sail Bag
Standard Monogram Bag
Large Tote Lobster Front

FROM THE WATER → TO EVERYWHERE

Thoughtfully made in small batches on the coast.

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handcrafted on the coast

rooted in sailing & sewing

made to be used & loved