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So after seeing a reader submitted blurb in a chicken magazine about making a reuseable bag out of her Layena bag with a tiny photo I was intrigued.  I had to try.  I layed out the first empty bag I had and got out my sissors.  It was much easier than expected, the bag was pratically lined up for the best cuts.  I just used some left over fabric and my bag was born.  Now I'm addicted, all my bags get cut and turned into recycled bags with very little waste (I'd estimate about 2 inches left over from each bag).  Yesterday I had time and was able to make about 3 new ones.  I had so much fun!

My first bag . . .
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A bag of sunflower seeds became a school bag for my teacher mom . . .
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A birthday bag set for my boss . . .
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A scratch grains bag became a bag for my sister . . .
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Breast Cancer Awareness Layena bag for a coworker . . .
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A flock raiser bag for my husband, he loves the green, and  picked out the coffee bean lining smile
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And finally a new one for me (not chicken feed, but this cut great to make the best panels) complete with change purse . . .
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Anyway, most people that I see don't know much about chickens and think my bags are . . . odd, but I figured someone here might appreciate them!

Mother to my beautiful daughter E Lee (3yo) and smiley son Roo (16mo), 2 Anatolian Shepherd mixes, 1 Welsh Pembroke Corgi, 1 shy rabbit, and my 18 egg laying lovely ladies!!
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Mother to my beautiful daughter E Lee (3yo) and smiley son Roo (16mo), 2 Anatolian Shepherd mixes, 1 Welsh Pembroke Corgi, 1 shy rabbit, and my 18 egg laying lovely ladies!!
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post #2 of 36

Those are beautiful and amazing!   I love that you have a liner in them... very nice!

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post #3 of 36

Those are super cute - love the fabric linings!  You should make some and sell them in the auction section.

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Enjoying my 10-acres of country heaven with 50+ chickens, turkeys and muscovy ducks!

 

Read about my fox attack here

Read a fox attack survival story here

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post #4 of 36

I love them! I wish I was handy with a sewing machine.  I have so SO many bags.

post #5 of 36

You did a fab job!  I love the liners.  I cannot sew a stitch, so I really appreciate your craftiness smile

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Owned by two old dogs (yellow lab and a big, red, fuzzy mutt) and four chickens (Buff Orpington, Barred Rock, and two Easter Eggers)
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post #6 of 36

Well you beat me to it. LOL this is the exact way I wanted to make some of my bags. But wasn't for sure how to hide my seams. Want to share you patten??  They look awesome! Really good job on them! clap


Edited by TNChick721 - 7/17/11 at 4:56pm

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1 Barred Rock Hen, 3 Golden Comet Hens, Orpington Buff Hen, 2 Easter Egger Hens, 1 production red hen and a 6 y/o DS.

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post #7 of 36
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Originally Posted by TNChick721 

Well you beat me to it. LOL this is the exact way I wanted to make some of my bags. But wasn't for sure how to hide my seams. What to share you patten??  They look awesome! Really good job on them! clap


I agree, great job and I would love the instructions!

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Delaware are my main birds right now. I have a pair of Silkies and not near enough of all the breeds I would like to have!

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post #8 of 36

Really Cool, very nice work and the details are great... inner pocket for your keys... NICE!

I agree, you should sell those in the auction, maybe people could send you good condition bags to make a tote from... I'd consider it for sure!

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Originally Posted by TNChick721 

Well you beat me to it. LOL this is the exact way I wanted to make some of my bags. But wasn't for sure how to hide my seams. What to share you patten??  They look awesome! Really good job on them! clap


I agree, great job and I would love the instructions!


i would also want instuructions on how to make them they look really cool

post #10 of 36

Your bags are amazing!!!

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