Previously we discussed the importance of replacing disposable plastic bags with reusable bags. Below is a post about making reusable bags from fabric scraps.
Today I will show you three of the bags I made which were for my girl’s teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. I would have posted earlier in the week, but I don’t know if they read this blog or not so I didn’t want to ruin the surprise! Tomorrow will be another bag that I made for Megan. It’s made with different materials which most people don’t think about using for a bag.
Back to the bags I made, I made three total in two days. I used my new method of making bags for two of them, the third I improvised, but you can see why in the picture. Also, for these bags, I used webbing for their handles. You can purchased that by the yard at the fabric store. Sometimes they have a few yards in a package, but I usually buy it by the yard.
Making bags can be a fun family project. Small children can help by picking out fabric, thread, or other supplies. Older children can learn to sew and make their own bags. Consider giving each child “their own” bag for carrying groceries out of the store.
Do you make your own reusable bags, or do you prefer to buy ones made from recycled plastic bottles or other materials? If you have a favorite bag pattern, or snapshots of bags you have made, please feel free to share the links!
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Wyld_Dandelyon 05.13.09 at 11:02 am
Sometimes you need bags for other things - music stands, for instance. For long thin things, an easy way to do it is to take apart a pair of blue jeans. On one leg, sew the crotch-to-waistband area shut and put a string through the hem that was at the ankle. Then, attach one end of the waistband to the hem, and the other far enough down that on your body, loaded, it hangs comfortably. The string is to tie it shut, so things don’t fall out.
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Elizabeth Barrette Reply:
May 13th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
That’s a good idea, too! Thank you for sharing. Another trick I’ve seen is making bags out of old jeans, to take advantage of the hip pockets.
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