Comments on: Plastic Bags Upcycled into a Clothespin Bag

By: Moments of Fame « Funny about Money

Moments of Fame « Funny about Money — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:40:16 +0000

[...] links to some interesting crafts projects, too, possibly the most amazing of which is a scheme to crochet the ubiquitous plastic grocery bags into handbags and clothespin bags. The crazy things look pretty good! They’ll presumably last [...]

By: green blog

green blog — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:46:59 +0000

Well you could argue that it may not look as aesthetically pleasing as the one you can purchase from shops, at least what matters is that, it can serve its main purpose well.

By: Lynne

Lynne — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:05:27 +0000

Very good! The ribbon sure makes a difference. Well done!

By: Lisa Sharp

Lisa Sharp — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:37:58 +0000

The t-shirt yarn is lots of fun. I bought some bigger knitting needles so I can do more with it a little easier. (they are bamboo needles of course haha)

I want to make some plastic bag yarn sometime as well. My in-laws (which we live with right now) are anything but green so there are lots of bags here even though I don’t use them but very rarely now.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:15:28 +0000

I’m the proud owner of one of Cindy’s clothespin bags and can tell you they are excellent. I have had mine about a year now I guess. I love it!

By: Adam Pieniazek

Adam Pieniazek — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:10:03 +0000

Those plastic bag bags are quite cool! I reuse plastic bags as much as possible (mostly as trash bags and when transporting stuff via my bicycle) but you’ve taken it to a whole new level and then some. /Have you tried selling any of these bags? Or donating them to an auction for charity? Seems like you could raise a good chunk of change from an eco-minded wealthy person.

By: Bryce

Bryce — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:57:49 +0000

What a great idea – these look so lovely that you would never had thought they were made from plastic bags. Lovely site you have here too.

By: Aimee

Aimee — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:01:57 +0000

Very cute, Cindy! One thing I’m considering doing with my white bags is creating a variegated plarn with some of the brown ones. I saw a photo of a purse somewhere (maybe on etsy?) that looked pretty great – almost a faux hounds tooth effect. In fact, I think that may be my next plarn project when I get back in town next week.

Hope you’re feeling well! I’m sending healthy vibes your way regularly.
~Aimee

By: Gizmo

Gizmo — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:33:47 +0000

Perfect! Mine hangs outside and always rots!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:29:00 +0000

@Jennae, I'm not sure if you read the whole post but the link to the free pattern is found at the bottom of the post. Here is the link if you didn't see it. It's a crochet pattern to create this peg bag. Best of luck to you and I hope you enjoy the pattern.