I've seen lots of tutorials on how to make bags out of newspaper but most of them use staples or glue. Since I'm using mine to wrap customers packages, I don't want to use staples and risk them slicing open a finger and I'm terrified the glue won't hold. Behind the sewing machine I sat trying to devise a way to make a similar bag with a boxy bottom. Here's my 99.9999% upcycled newspaper bag (everything, except the thread is upcycled):
The upcycled "ingredients" are newspaper, cardboard food boxes, T-shirt yarn (or scrap fabric, plarn, etc). Of course you'll also need a sewing machine and the ability to sew a straight stitch. Check out the video tutorial...and don't be put off by the 12 minute length. It's really a simple process but I couldn't stop yammering on and on.
How do you package up your customer purchases?
Great idea! Love the comic section as a bag! I'm not "sew" talented.
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Ha! I'm not sew talented either. If it needs a pattern or more than a straight stitch or two, I'm not interested!
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ReplyDeleteToo cute! great way to recycle! I pinned this in my upcycle board
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DeleteOK, I am in love with this concept!! Upcycling is so cool and newspaper would be a limitless supply. I love taking things that no one else wants and making them into something!! Well Done. We are starting a link up party on Thursdays (today:), and we would love for you to join us with this post and/or any others you would like to include. We are at allthingswithpurpose.com. Hope to see you there!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julia. I'll check it out this week!
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What a great tutorial. I have been wanting to make these with old calendars also. These are awesome!!
ReplyDeleteOoh, calendars would be pretty too!
DeleteWhat a great idea & such a clear tutorial aswell! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure!
DeleteLove the bags! These would be so cool at a kid’s b-day party. Your tutorial was extremely helpful, thanks for taking the time to record and share. (Love 2 Upcycle Linky Party!)
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked 'em! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteLove this tutorial! Love that it uses cardboard as well...Always feel so bad throwing those things out! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHey Rebecca. Glad you liked the tutorial and hope you give it a try. I never toss cardboard. There are so many ways to reuse it - and I make a lot of my paper bead jewelry out of it.
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