I love a good market bag (and even have a pattern for one using lace rib over at About). They’re the perfect thing to tote groceries in throughout the year, but they’re particularly great during farmer’s market season because you … Read More...
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How to make a recycled plastic bag flower garden picture
I have done this technique with fabric into Styrofoam but what a great idea for using recycled plastic bags. Thanks to Sharon for sending in this link to Crafts n Coffee where there is a great tutorial on how to … Read More...
How to upcycle a paper shopping back with chalkboard paint
It never ceases to amaze me what crafty peeps come up with to cover with chalkboard paint. Over at the blog Muslin and Merlot there is a fun tutorial on how to paint paper shopping bags with chalkboard paint to … Read More...
Winner of the Big City Bags giveaway is…
For the giveaway of an ebook copy of Big City Bags
last week, I asked people to tell me the strangest thing found in the bottom of a bag. I’m always amazed at the weirdness that lurks at the bottom … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt beach bag
I have seen cut up t-shirts and I have seen t-shirt tote bags but not the two combined! This is a great idea for creating a bag that needs to breath. I bet it would also be great for produce. … Read More...
Felt Tote Bag Tutorial
This soft felt bag is simple enough to make in multiples for shopping trips and stylish enough to use as a tote. Use the colors you love and be a style icon when you shop. You can embellish your tote … Read More...
How to sew a recycled rice bag tote bag
I love using packaging to make new things. Check out the awesome tutorial on how to sew a recycled rice bag tote bag over at the blog Just Crafty Enough.
Why should you make your own shopping bags or totes? … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: Stretchy Mesh Bag
Reusable bags are great, and it seems like you really can never have too many of them. Once a month or so it seems like all of ours disappear, either because they’re in the back of someone’s car or they … Read More...
Reusable Enviro Bags Can Make You Vomit, Literally.
I am sure we all have used them and all though they are called Enviro (Environment) Bags they are yet to prove their actual worth in saving the environment. (Yes they are better than plastic)
I never remember to take … Read More...
Are You A Bag Lady (Or Man)?
If you enjoy making bags for shopping, to hold your crochet projects, or as gifts, I’ve got a great blog for you to check out! In addition to some great free bag patterns, Elisabeth has other free patterns on her … Read More...
Reverse Garbage Exhibition
Reverse Garbage Brisbane (Australia) is having an exhibition
Materialistic Exhibition Opening
Upcoming Exhibition
Materialistic 10 – 22 September 2011
An exhibition of beautiful hand crafted items celebrating all things textile, fabric and material, quirky, innovative and fabulous! Think fashion, accessories, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy garbage bag for your car
Amy from Nap Time Crafters shows how to make a garbage bag for your car. A single strap allows it to hang from the back of the front seat. The wipe-clean fabric (repurposed from a reusable shopping bag) is a … Read More...
And it’s LARGE: Pieced quilted bag
Elisa from Seams So Crazy designed this Big Curvy Bag using a 6″ Quick Curves template. At 17″ x 20″ it’s large enough to fit a small child inside but wouldn’t you rather take it shopping or to your next … Read More...
Recycle plastic bags into super cute iron on images
Plastic bag fusing is such a great way to recycle plastic bags. Well, thanks Eva for sending in this plastic bag iron-on to fabric post from the blog Filth Wizardry. I can’t wait to try this!
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How to recycle a laundry bag into produce bags
Over at the blog Misia Pepa Adventures there is a wonderful tutorial for turning a laundry bag into a bunch of produce bags so that you don’t need to use the plastic ones. Thanks for sending in this great project … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY iron-on t-shirt decals from plastic bags
Filth Wizardry figured out how to make her own t-shirt iron-on decals using fused plastic bags. She shows what worked and what did not. She started with printed images on bags, but then expanded to create her own images by … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY iron-on t-shirt decals from plastic bags
Filth Wizardry figured out how to make her own t-shirt iron-on decals using fused plastic bags. She shows what worked and what did not. She started with printed images on bags, but then expanded to create her own images by … Read More...
It’s new: Easy Reusable Grocery Bag pattern
This Easy Reusable Grocery Bag pattern is new from Keyka Lou Patterns. According to the description, it’s designed to be easy to load. The wide handles help distribute the weight of the groceries you’ll carry. All function aside, the … Read More...
It’s new: Easy Reusable Grocery Bag pattern
This Easy Reusable Grocery Bag pattern is new from Keyka Lou Patterns. According to the description, it’s designed to be easy to load. The wide handles help distribute the weight of the groceries you’ll carry. All function aside, the … Read More...
It’s new: Easy Reusable Grocery Bag pattern
This Easy Reusable Grocery Bag pattern is new from Keyka Lou Patterns. According to the description, it’s designed to be easy to load. The wide handles help distribute the weight of the groceries you’ll carry. All function aside, the … Read More...