Bag out of Layena package (updated w tutorial)

[andalusn]

For those who are making bags does the thread type seem to matter and is a regular needle working on this material okay? None of the directions mention this so I am not sure if it matters but wanted to ask.

 

[Kansaseq]

I've been using regular thread and needle. Did break one, but that was probably my own fault

 

[ChickieBooBoo]

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yep, me too

 

[AinaWGSD]

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The fabric store calls it "webbing." It's on the wall by their ribbon/trim by the yard and comes in cotton, polypropalene, and nylon. I've used all of the above for dog collars. I didn't like working with the polypro. for collars, but it's probably the cheapest option and would probably work fine for handles.

 

[galanie]

I have around 6 horse feed bags I got some horse doo in and have been saving them for something like this. Oh great, another project! hehe. I'll post a pic when I finish one. My chicken feed also comes in paper bags. I will be looking out for the plastic ones, trust me!

 

[jennh]

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Jen,

Could you tell me what the webbing material is? or post some photos when done

I think I have 4 of the pink breast cancer bags and several purina dog/cat food bags.

Shelley

Here is a pic of the "strapping, webbing" that I purchased. It is now in my sink turning "pink"

Jen

 

[dmccann]

Yes the nylon webbing is a lot easier to make handles with instead of using the bag for handles.

 

[jennh]

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My webbing is cotton. I don't know what happened to my pic. I can post another one of the one I dyed if anyone is interested.

Jen

 

[Kansaseq]

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My webbing is cotton. I don't know what happened to my pic. I can post another one of the one I dyed if anyone is interested.

Jen

A pic would be great, thanks!

 

[Chick-a-roos]

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My webbing is cotton. I don't know what happened to my pic. I can post another one of the one I dyed if anyone is interested.

Jen

Is the cotton webbing like what some use for straps or handles on home-made totes/bags?

and, yes pictures would be great if you can get them to load.

Thanks