Here are some of my latest bags! There would be more pictures but BYC makes me jump through hoops to post them. Sometimes I keep jumping and nothing...
I also offer some of the bags, pictured below, for $5 and the others are $10
Shipping usually runs around $5 for two bags
Please PM me...
I taught my 4-H group how to make the bags and we are using them as part of our fundraiser. We are having a bake sale during a gardening event. We intend to sell the bags there.
I have been making the bags various sizes.
The largest are simply the 50lb bags, left tall, with handles and...
I have not made the curtains yet. I will eventually and post some pictures.
Yes, a regular sewing machine works fine for making these. Like some one said, 20 minutes to a half hour turns out bags, pictured below, that I made.
They are a super recycling idea. A teacher from my church is...
You will do just fine. I still have to remind myself which way to place the bobbin in!
When I sew the handles on I like to make three parallel rows of zig-zag stitches about 6 layers deep. I think that makes a neater-looking, sturdier handle.
shameless bit of self-promotion:
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I am also looking for hatching eggs for Sumatras, Hamburgs and midget turkeys. My kids show birds.
Trade suggestions are welcome.
"I just started to make a pink valence for my coop window out of the Purina pink woven sack. I cant wait to put it up. how funny will that be? "
I used to think curtains in a chicken house were silly.... but not anymore!! I love this Idea!
I'm going to make some for my hatching and...
I just use your regular all-purpose needle. I have found that a straight stitch is best for everything except attaching the handles. I'll PM you my # if you want me to talk you through it.