Posts tagged: reusable
Sew Your Own Cheap & Easy Produce Bags
By DIY Maven
A while back I picked up a set of three produce bags at my local co-op for about 9 bucks. I love them, but I must admit I did balk at the price. The always very crafty Linda at Craftstylish shows us how easy it is to sew our own CHEAP produce bags using mesh fabric. To make some, you'll need the following » READ MORE
Turn Reusable Tote Bags into Throw Pillows
By DIY Maven
Reusable tote bags are great, but how many do you really need? This was the predicament of one poster over at NOTCOT. In a flash of inspiration, pillow forms were stuffed into too-cute-to-part-with-totes. One final question remains, however... » READ MORE
Just say NO to plastic produce bags and hello to BYO Bags!
By DIY Maven
So you've switched from paper or plastic and gone to reusable grocery bags. If you haven't yet done so, it's now time to ditch non-recyclable plastic produce bags for something a bit more earth-friendly too. A great alternative to them are the fabulous BYO Bags. They’re made of a lightweight nylon mesh that’s not only breathable, but durable, washable, quick drying and, of course, reusable. I found my set of 3–one small, one medium and one large » READ MORE
35 Free Patterns for Reusable Grocery Bags.
By ChrisjobThe reusable grocery bag is no stranger to Curbly, but we've never featured this many options. Featuring eighteen sew-able options, nine for knitters, and eight you can crochet, this compilation from TipNut will getcha away from those disposable plastic monsters in no time.
Sewing Grocery Bags & Totes
- Fabric Grocery Sacks: Replicas of plastic grocery sacks made from vintage sheets and pillowcases (any fabric will do!). These also make cut » READ MORE
How to Make an Eco-Friendly Reusable Bag (Video Tutorial)
By Chrisjob
"The next time you're asked if you want a paper or plastic bag at the grocery store, you will be able to politely decline and then put your goodies in this handmade shopping bag. Strut out of the store with DIY pride!"
Etsy video teamed up with BurdaStyle for this great video podcast on making the open source Charlie grocery bag.
Turn your photos into reusable vinyls
By badbadivyNow, this is interesting. I'm all about the Blik, but you are limited to what they design. With Wallhogs, they will turn any digital photo of yours into a reusable vinyl, poster, or fine art print. Just think of the possibilities, you could have a life-size picture of ME hanging on your wall. Just what everyone wanted.
If you want anything larger than 48 inches, you have to have a resolution of 300 dpi, so you have to have a good camera if y » READ MORE
