The writer, Maggie Knowles, gave a nice shout-out to Maine companies in her article. In addition to Sea Bags, she also mentioned Maine’s Own Organic Milk, which is now widely available and they use only certified organic farms for the milk. For parents, at the end of the day, she suggested Peak Organic Brew for after the kiddos go to bed. The Nut Brown Ale is a perfect choice for fall.

Are there any other Maine companies that have great back-to-school finds? We’d love to hear your suggestions!

She had heard about the Sea Bags store in her hometown (we love how news spreads like that). She decided to come check out the place where we would eventually turn their old sails one day into something useful that also helps the environment as well. As much as they love the beautiful state of Maine, she loves her new Sea Bag that tells her retirement story equally as much.

Featured: Medium SAIL tote.

Their concept: “This event will be an opportunity for Maine businesses, institutions and individuals to make a short-term, highly effective and very enjoyable contribution for improvement in their local community. In promoting and staging the event, the emphasis will be on the chance to make a difference. The chance to participate in a positive experience with an uplifting impact from the event on the local community.”

Come support the local community this weekend from 11am to 11pm, and don’t forget to skip down a few blocks and visit Sea Bags on Custom House Wharf!

But did you know that it’s also a pet-friendly resort ? In honor of their pet-friendly ways, Inn by the Sea is donating to the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland. All you have to do is visit their Facebook page, click “like”, and Inn by the Sea will donate $1 for each new fan. A creative approach to helping a good cause!

Image via: Inn by the Sea.

We love to do fun things at our workshop on the wharf and recently Sea Bags hosted a booksigning for Linda Greenlaw. It was fun to move the machines back and have a crowd in here. We had a cast of characters that was anything but a normal booksigning. Linda had 2 marriage proposals, signed a baseball, and even received a hand-made pirate doll.

We also met a family that came from California just to see where Sea Bags are made. Food & Wine recently called our shop a “museum” for our designs and the crowd that evening was able to see it up close and personal.  We love that and hope people will find their way down our wharf for an event or even just to say hi.

Don’t forget you can buy Linda’s new book, “SeaWorthy,” and our new Sword Tote for a special price $150 through our website.

The picture above is of Linda with Sonia and Alicia. Alicia is sporting the Stephanie Harmon for Sea Bags dress out of recycled sails.

Image via: SailMaine.

We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with SailMaine to create a scholarship fund to introduce and encourage students ages 8-18 to learn the sport of sailing.

Individuals who drop off a sail to Sea Bags will receive a complimentary Sea Bags accessory, or, they can donate their sail to the “Sea Bags Scholarship Fund.” We will then donate to SailMaine, made as a quarterly donation. The program started in 2007 and has just been enhanced by this commitment to work together. 

SailMaine is a non-profit organization formed to support sailing in Maine at the grass-roots, community level. SailMaine connects people of all ages and abilities to the coast of Maine through fun and affordable sailing education, recreation, and competition, stimulating individual growth and creating community.

“We know that all children should have the opportunity to sail and we’re thrilled to be a part of these efforts,” said Hannah Kubiak and Beth Shissler, co-owners of Sea Bags. “Partnering with SailMaine is a perfect match for our business and we’re extremely proud to support our local community.”

Sails can be dropped off at Sea Bags located at 25 Custom House Wharf in Portland, ME. For further information about the program, call Sea Bags at 1.888.210.0744.

The magazine features our Custom House Gull tote - a new addition to our website. It can be purchased for $145.

Marie Claire says, “Reduce your carbon footprint with eco-friendly Cape Cod style: It’s how Jackie O would hit the Vineyard today.”

Our Wine Tote can be purchased through our website for $29. It also makes a great hostess gift!