Carol Coetzee is the creative force behind Sea & Stitch, a Western Cape brand born from a generous supply of old kite sails. Inspired by the opportunity to give these colourful, durable materials a new life, Carol began transforming them into practical, one-of-a-kind bags. From the very beginning, every offcut was carefully saved and used so that nothing went to waste.

This thoughtful approach soon grew to include unwanted remnants from fabric houses—small pieces that were no longer considered useful but were perfect for Carol’s imaginative patchwork. Today, Sea & Stitch offers a colourful collection of bags, pouches and accessories made from recycled fabric – sailcloth, kikoy and fabric offcuts from Mungo’s heirloom textile weaving mill. Because each piece is created from an ever-changing selection of materials, no two are quite the same.

Sea & Stitch’s seamstresses work from home, giving them the flexibility to earn an income while caring for their families. The result is a collection that brings together creativity, sustainability and social purpose—turning overlooked scraps into beautiful, useful pieces made to be enjoyed for years.