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Make a Woven Fused Plastic Handbag

10 November 2008 3,603 views No Comment

by heather

Rachel, the brilliant mind behind Chezlin.com was inspired by the woven look of these Keen Footwear bags to create her own from fused plastic bags.

Awesome use of fused plastic, I must say! Here’s my favorite Make Magazine video tutorial on fused plastic bags, for more fused plastic goodness.

Project Estimate:

Plastic shopping bags, multiple colors. FREE (not counting the shopping you’d have to do to get them!)
Sewing machine, thread, scissors (on hand)

Total Cost: FREE! Plus you’re helping to save the environment by reusing disposable plastic bags.

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