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.
Created using a how-to available here
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K@ti
Feb 22, 2008 3:34pm
this is so awesome!!!
opposites-girl
Feb 22, 2008 4:08pm
OOh that is so cool :)
opposites-girl
Feb 22, 2008 4:09pm
OOh that is so cool :)
Candace H.
Feb 22, 2008 5:14pm
Thanks for sharing. very cool! candace
Angela G.
Feb 22, 2008 11:00pm
i really like your project!Did you have a chance to explaned how you did the "fusion",Thanks to share.
Cat Morley
Feb 22, 2008 11:24pm
Totally got to try this out, it looks so cool. The top bag's from Aldi, isn't it?
Carrie C.
Feb 27, 2008 5:35am
I can't even begin to express how much I LOVE this project!!
Carrie C.
Feb 27, 2008 5:35am
I can't even begin to express how much I LOVE this project!!
Jenny H.
Mar 5, 2008 8:11pm
It says the link doesn't exist on teh Etsy Lab page. :( I wanted to try it!
Milo K.
Jun 5, 2008 3:31pm
I spy part of an Aldi bag!
Sherry W.
Jun 5, 2008 3:39pm
Here's the link to the directions http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/05/long-overdue-fusing-plastic-bag.html
Sherry W.
Jun 5, 2008 3:40pm
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
Jul 4, 2008 7:34am
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