#recyclable bag

[createitgirl]

The 24-7 Reusable bag

I just ran across these adorable little reusable bags from Flip & Tumblethat fold into a ball to…

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[diyart-blog]

Here is a little demo on how to turn an old rice bag into a reusable grocery bag. You can turn anything you want into one just as long as the material will hold up to excessive use.

step:

1.  find your outside material. pick something fun and unique. 

2. get another (different) material for the lining. The lining is important in case there is a hole in the outside

3. since I used an old shirt, cut off the arms and neck. check to make sure the body fits in with the size of the bag you want. 

4. if the source material you are using needs to be cut down do it before you start sewing

5. turn the rice bag inside out. match up your lining using pins

6. where the handle goes, make sure you fold down an inch or two. This will add support

7.sewing the lining to the rice bag along the stitching line.

8. Once sewing is done turn the bag right side out. Depending on the type of handle you want will determine where you go from here.

9. If you have extra material you can sewing a handle on, if thats what you want. If you want to have the handle incorperated into the bag, use a marker and draw where you want it.

10. Stitch along the line you drew.

11. cut  inside the stitches.

Your new recycled reusable grocery bag is not complete

:) enjoy

-Kate