Recycled plastic bag purse thingy...

[Kimber]

I made this today out of plastic shopping bags fused together - it was quite easy actually, easier than I thought it would be sewing the fused plastic. I haven’t decided what to use it for just yet, perhaps a wee wetbag for pads, or maybe just a coin purse, been wanting a new one for a while



I used this tute to make the ‘fabric’: http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/05/long-overdue-fusing-plastic-bag.html

Mine turned out quite stiff as I used quite a few layers of plastic, reminds me a bit of plastic milk bottles, but thinner. The purse was quite difficult to turn through after sewing, probably the hardest part of the whole process

Now that I know it works without screwing up my iron and stinking out the house I’ll try making enough ‘fabric’ for a tote bag next.

Crossposted on my blog
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Kimber - http://handmadethings.wordpress.com/
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[Clutterbug]

Awesome Kimber - what a great idea. Will have to try it soon.
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Jodie

[ogremama]

wow, i never would have thought of that! well done
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annie,

mama to five little ogres.

[Pretty Things]

That really is a cool idea!
The zipper works in really well
Might have to try it soon...

[devilishred]

Cooooool. I wanna make a messenger bag!

[Kimber]

Yeah I never did get enough 'fabric' for a tote For some reason now every time I try it I shrink the plastic right up and it's no good for anything
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Kimber - http://handmadethings.wordpress.com/
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