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Tutorial - recycled plastic bag coil basket

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Even when trying to avoid plastic bags, they somehow seem to find a way into our lives. Soon the saved stash is overwhelming. My pile one day started talking and said to me, "I dare you to make me useful again, and while you're at it, make me pretty.”

Your stash is begging to be reborn. This pdf tutorial shows step by step in 11 pages and over 70 detailed, full color photos how to turn those shopping bags (or newspaper sleeves, or plastic tablecloth) into a durable and water resistant basket that will last as long as those bags would have in a landfill.

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Materials needed:
plastic shopping bags
sharp scissors
3" plastic sewing needle
quarter inch coiling core (preferred for beginners, but instructions are included for using a core of braided plastic bags)

Time: at least 2 hours total

This listing does not include any materials nor the finished basket pictured.

© Bagsagain 2010 No refunds or exchanges.
At-home use only. Any reproduction or distribution of this tutorial is strictly prohibited. (Have more fun by learning the technique and teaching it yourself!)

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Margot May 18, 2024

just what I need can't wait to make it up.

Margot May 18, 2024

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Etsy buyer Mar 12, 2013

File sent quickly. Good communication with this seller. Thanks, DivaDenise

Etsy buyer Mar 12, 2013

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Etsy buyer Feb 11, 2013

Tutorial looks well written. On first read through it appears to simple enough to follow. I look forward to experimenting.

Etsy buyer Feb 11, 2013

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Etsy buyer Jul 26, 2012

Thank you!!! Can't wait to make one!!!

Etsy buyer Jul 26, 2012

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