[Green-Moo]

Following on from the previous thread about plastic grocery bags, it seems most people would use a cloth bag if they could find one that they liked & remember to take it out with them.

I reckon the answer to both problems is to make your own. Here's one design, though there's loads available.

TUTORIAL: Singlet Style Shopping Bag (like the plastic shopping bag)

Old curtians make a good fabric. They are strong, bold & cheap.

[lovetochat]

Thats a great idea. I bet my kids would like to have a go at that as well. You could customise it however you wanted. There is my weekend project!

[EviesEarth]

Thank you for posting this. They look fairly simple to make. This would be a fun thing to do together with the kids.

[Angel]

I recently saw a bag someone had made from old plastic bags! She had cut them into strips and weaved them together like we used to do with straw, to make a more permanent bag.
I think it is a great idea to make your own.

[Green-Moo]

Originally Posted by Angel

I recently saw a bag someone had made from old plastic bags! She had cut them into strips and weaved them together like we used to do with straw, to make a more permanent bag.
I think it is a great idea to make your own.

Bags made from woven strips of carrier bags are very strong. You can use the same method to make door mats (handy outside for muddy boots) and even beach slippers.

[tater03]

That is an awesome idea and thanks for the link. I to have old curtains that would be perfect for this. I could actually make quite a few bags with these curtains.

[horselover]

I think I'll attempt to crochet a bag, I've done so before, but never put a lining into it.

I don't have the bag anymore, but it was very nice.

[Roguegal]

Thanks for link Green-Moo! That looks fairly easy to make. I think I will pull out the old sewing machines and start selling. I just thought, that would be an excellent Christmas gift for family and friends! Thanks much!

[3plus3]

Thanks for the link to the site! I recently got a small bag at walmart for a dollar, but am looking for something bigger.

[Rebecca]

Something I saw in a magazine.

You can make bags out of T shirts by cutting off the sleeves and the neck, and sewing up the bottom. Then turn it upside down.