HasBeen Handbags

Kristine Tutton

“- bags and accessories handmade by me from fabric surplus to the local furnishing industry.”

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  • Navy and Taupe Holdall

    Navy and Taupe Holdall

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  • Tartan messenger

    Tartan messenger

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  • Navy denim and lace bag

    Navy denim and lace bag

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  • Maroon and pink corduroy bag

    Maroon and pink corduroy bag

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  • Expanding carpet bag

    Expanding carpet bag

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  • Navy velvet and denim bag

    Navy velvet and denim bag

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  • Navy velvet and boucle bag

    Navy velvet and boucle bag

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  • Denim and Tweed bag

    Denim and Tweed bag

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  • Grey velvet and tweed bag

    Grey velvet and tweed bag

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  • Tweed foldover bag

    Tweed foldover bag

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  • Silver grey yoga mat bag

    Silver grey yoga mat bag

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  • Tartan backpack

    Tartan backpack

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  • Gold and multicoloured velvet backpack

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  • Grey striped velvet backpack

    Grey striped velvet backpack

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  • Russet carpet bag

    Russet carpet bag

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  • Tartan 'Mary Poppins' bag

    Tartan 'Mary Poppins' bag

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  • Gold velvet and tartan bag

    Gold velvet and tartan bag

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  • Embroidered velvet and plaid bag

    Embroidered velvet and plai...

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  • Rose pink and lace bag

    Rose pink and lace bag

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  • Harvest gold canvas and velvet bag

    Harvest gold canvas and vel...

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  • Harvest gold and batik bag

    Harvest gold and batik bag

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  • Red canvas bag

    Red canvas bag

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  • Buttermilk velour backpack

    Buttermilk velour backpack

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  • Silver grey Gladstone

    Silver grey Gladstone

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  • Cork Gladstone bag

    Cork Gladstone bag

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  • Blue batik knitting needle bag

    Blue batik knitting needle bag

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  • 'Roses' Laptop Bag

    'Roses' Laptop Bag

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  • Light brown chenille carpet bag

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  • Corded velour box pleat bag

    Corded velour box pleat bag

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  • Floral brocade 'Mary Poppins' bag

    Floral brocade 'Mary Poppin...

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  • Zipped 'Poppies' holdall

    Zipped 'Poppies' holdall

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  • Patchwork Tote

    Patchwork Tote

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  • Velour holdall

    Velour holdall

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  • Turquoise velvet and linen backpack

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  • Red and grey patchwork holdall

    Red and grey patchwork holdall

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  • Brick red and patchwork bag

    Brick red and patchwork bag

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  • Velvet patchwork shopper

    Velvet patchwork shopper

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  • sage green velvet and cork crossbody bag

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  • Red velvet and tartan bag

    Red velvet and tartan bag

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  • Denim, linen and lace backpack

    Denim, linen and lace backpack

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  • Natural linen and lace bag

    Natural linen and lace bag

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  • Embroidered linen tote bag

    Embroidered linen tote bag

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  • Cork and scarlet velvet bag

    Cork and scarlet velvet bag

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  • Red and silver velvet yoga mat bag

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  • Navy and patchwork holdall

    Navy and patchwork holdall

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  • Multicoloured patchwork backpack

    Multicoloured patchwork bac...

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  • Large tartan backpack

    Large tartan backpack

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  • Multicoloured Messenger

    Multicoloured Messenger

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  • Green backpack

    Green backpack

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  • Autumn shades backpack

    Autumn shades backpack

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  • Denim patches 'Mary Poppins' bag

    Denim patches 'Mary Poppins...

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  • Multicoloured 'Mary Poppins' bag

    Multicoloured 'Mary Poppins...

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  • Green velvet carpet bag

    Green velvet carpet bag

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  • Gold and cream velvet bag

    Gold and cream velvet bag

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  • Gold and cream velvet backpack

    Gold and cream velvet backpack

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  • Green velvet and braid bag

    Green velvet and braid bag

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  • Large russet backpack

    Large russet backpack

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  • Charcoal denim and patchwork backpack

    Charcoal denim and patchwor...

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  • Brown corduroy multicoloured backpack

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  • Patchwork Holdall

    Patchwork Holdall

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About HasBeen Handbags

                                           HasBeen Handbags

Cruising the inland waterways, designing, making and selling bags - a brilliant way of life!

After a long career in education, early retirement offered me the opportunity to indulge my creative side. We had our beautiful widebeam narrowboat 'Kristal' built, let out our house, and launched her in September 2015. It is our home now all year round, and Alastair and I enjoy a more sustainable life in the slow lane, pacing ourselves according to the seasons and the weather, more aware of the natural world around us.
A lifelong love of textiles, and discovering by chance how much waste was being generated in the furnishing industry shocked me into doing something about it, in my own small way. The ends of rolls and remnants of the heavier materials used for sofas and curtains are ideal for making durable, stylish bags and accessories - these smaller projects are also more practical in the confines of a boat - so 'Hasbeen Handbags' was born.
When the weather is wet I am warm and dry below decks in my sewing cabin making them, or managing this online shop - when it is fine, I set up my stall on the bank and sell them!

Reviews

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    Reviewed by Beth

    This is such a lovely bag. I've used it everyday since I bought it! Beautifully made with attention to detail. Thank you!

    Reviewed by Beth

    Beautiful bag! The fabrics match perfectly. The bag arrived quickly. Many thanks!

    Reviewed by Vanessa

    I'm so pleased with my beautiful bag! It's even nicer than I was expecting. Lovely personal service and fast delivery too. Thank you so much.