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Make a Bicycle Frame Lunch Bag

2 January 2010 3,801 views 4 Comments

by heather

I want to ride my bike more in 2010! I think I'd ride it even more if I made one of these! Craftster user Redux Fashions made this cute bicycle frame lunch bag tote using stuff (placemats, our favorite!) purchased at the dollar store. Love it - it's super stylin'! The pattern can be found online at Evil Mad Scientist. [bicycle lunch bag pattern] [dollar store version of bicycle lunch bag]

Project Estimate:

2 placemats, $1 each
Velcro-style tape, $1
Velcro-style cable ties, $1
Buttons, on hand or $1

Total: $4 and up

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4 Comments »

Kathy V. said:

very clever and practical!

# 2 January 2010 at 9:54 am

DudeCraft said:

Genius. You could carry way more than lunch in there. I often find myself on bike trips where I need to carry more than will fit in my pockets, but little enough to make my messenger bag seem like overkill. I’m making one of these! Thanks Heather!

# 3 January 2010 at 6:21 am

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# 23 February 2010 at 3:01 am

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