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Fused Plastic Bags Tote Bag

  • Completed Project: Fused Plastic Bags Tote Bag Picture #1
  • Completed Project: Fused Plastic Bags Tote Bag Picture #2

recycling plastic grocery bags
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This is a Tote Bag I made out of recycled grocery store plastic bags. I got the idea from Etsy Labs. You get the grocery store plastic bags and fuse them together and then cut them out and sew them up. The two pictures are the same bag just the opposite sides.

I love the idea of these bags, but the plastic is very stiff after fusing and I think it would have been easier if I would have made the bag bigger. I had a heck of a time sewing around the top and the bottom. Anyway, I know it's not the prettiest bag, but I think it is pretty cool anyway!

They do have some prettier ones and easy to follow instuctions on the Etsy Lab Page listed below.

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katie

katie

22 Feb 15:34

this is so awesome!!!

northernstar

northernstar

22 Feb 16:08

OOh that is so cool :)

northernstar

northernstar

22 Feb 16:09

OOh that is so cool :)

Candace H.

Candace H.

22 Feb 17:14

Thanks for sharing. very cool! candace

Angela G.

Angela G.

22 Feb 23:00

i really like your project!Did you have a chance to explaned how you did the "fusion",Thanks to share.

Cat Morley

Cat Morley

22 Feb 23:24

Totally got to try this out, it looks so cool. The top bag's from Aldi, isn't it?

Carrie C.

Carrie C.

27 Feb 05:35

I can't even begin to express how much I LOVE this project!!

Carrie C.

Carrie C.

27 Feb 05:35

I can't even begin to express how much I LOVE this project!!

Jenny H.

Jenny H.

05 Mar 20:11

It says the link doesn't exist on teh Etsy Lab page. :( I wanted to try it!

Milo K.

Milo K.

05 Jun 15:31

I spy part of an Aldi bag!

Sherry W.

Sherry W.

05 Jun 15:39

Here's the link to the directions http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/05/long-overdue-fusing-plastic-bag.html

Sherry W.

Sherry W.

05 Jun 15:40

Aldi's is like the cheapest price and my kids like there cereal and stuff better. I am hooked on Aldi's now!!

DIS.AR.RAY

DIS.AR.RAY

04 Jul 07:34

SO CUTE! I'm making a fused plastic messenger bag.

I love the design of yours, especially the part that says "art". So awesome :D

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February 22, 2008 15:31
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