At Messy Studios, every product is individually hand-crocheted by one maker. Handmade products are naturally different from factory-produced items, and these small differences are what make every piece unique.

By purchasing from Messy Studios, you acknowledge and accept the handmade nature of our products.

Made to Order

Unless a product is clearly marked as One of One, Ready to Ship, or part of a sample sale, every item is made to order.

This means your piece does not already exist on a shelf waiting to be shipped. It is created by hand after your order has been placed, making every purchase a unique handmade creation.

Handmade Variations

No two handmade pieces will ever be completely identical.

Minor differences in stitch placement, tension, shape, measurements, and overall appearance are a natural part of the handmade process. These variations are not defects—they are evidence that your item has been individually crafted rather than machine-made.

Yarn Thickness & Texture

Yarn is manufactured in batches, and slight differences in thickness, softness, stretch, and texture can occur between production runs.

These natural variations may slightly affect the final appearance or feel of a handmade item but do not affect its quality or durability.

Colour Variations

Colours may appear differently depending on your phone, tablet, or computer screen, monitor settings, lighting conditions, and photography.

In addition, yarn dye lots may vary slightly between manufacturing batches, meaning there may be subtle differences between previous releases and newly produced items.

Every effort is made to photograph products as accurately as possible.

Measurements

All product measurements are approximate.

Because every item is crocheted by hand, slight variations in size may occur. Small differences in measurements are considered normal for handmade products.

Natural Stretch

Crochet fabric has a naturally flexible structure.

As bags are used and carry weight, they may stretch slightly over time. This is a normal characteristic of crocheted products and not a manufacturing fault.

To help maintain the original shape of your bag, we recommend carrying everyday essentials rather than consistently heavy items.

Small Batch Production

Messy Studios intentionally creates products in small batches, typically producing only one to four pieces per colourway and design.

This allows us to focus on quality, craftsmanship, and creativity rather than mass production. It also means that once a collection has sold out, it may never be recreated in the same colour or style.

One of One Piece

Products marked as One of One are unique.

The exact colour combination, design, and construction will not be reproduced, making each piece truly one of a kind.

Handmade with Intention

Every loop, stitch, and finishing detail is completed by hand. The small characteristics that make handmade products different are the same qualities that make them special.

Rather than imperfections, they are a reflection of the time, care, and craftsmanship that go into creating every Messy Studios piece.

Thank you for supporting handmade, slow-made craftsmanship and choosing products that are made in small numbers rather than mass-produced.