Bag out of Layena package (updated w tutorial)

[andalusn]

Iheartchicks<3

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wait! I think there is one in my garage.. now how do i work it?

If you find it and it's been sitting awhile you will want to have it services by a sewing repair shop. They clean an oil them an do a general check over. They may even offer classes. Check out a store like Craft Warehouse or Joanns fabrics. They offer beginner sewing classes. Some of your local adult ed programs offer sewing as well for reasonable price.​

 

[AinaWGSD]

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I still did the triangles for the bottom to box the bottom, I just didn't tack them down to the bottom of the bag with thread. So they're kind of just laying there loose in the bag. I didn't feel like fighting with my machine and the bag to try and get to the bottom of the bag once I turned it right-side out. I'm mostly planning on using these to carry home weeds and pulled greens from the garden this summer to feed to the chickens, although I will probably also use them to replace my grocery bags as they wear out.

I did try finger pressing, and it worked ok. But running it along the edge of the table gave me a much crisper fold.

 

[oandrea]

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Here it is:

http://www.backyardpoultrymag.com/i...n_feed_sack_into_a_reusable_shopping_bag.html

Jen

These instructions are ok but I think my instructions 1. don't need two bags and 2. the bottom appears to be stronger on my bag than this one. I fashioned my bottom more like the bottom of a paper grocery sack reinforcing it. I do wonder if they made the article from my original post though. Cool!

 

[oandrea]

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff!

 

[The Chicken People]

Think I will make mine out of Nutrena chick Starter/ Grower bag! Awesome! And I dont carry a purse or handbag of any kind!

 

[oandrea]

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This was the hardest part when I did mine too because the material is so thick. I do think it is still the best way to do it though. It is making me want to buy a different sewing machine. I think I need a jeans needle for this project.

 

[windtryst]

Here's mine! It was fun, thank you for the directions!

 

[froggiesheins]

To all you guys sewing your own, if you are having problems feeding the material thru the presser foot; cover the slick/plastic part with a sheet of wax paper it will help to slide the plastic thru the top presser foot. When finished sewing, just tear the paper off. If you have a dual feed machine this isn't necessary. A jeans or leather needle (size 16) will work best. You can use a heavier thread too BUT on the top only! Use a standard size thread in the bobbin. And yes older sewing machines work best for this awkward "fabric" as they are made stronger and with more motor power.
P.S. I have been sewing fabric/leather and vinyl for about 100 years now, so if ya'all have any questions, I will be more than happy to answer them. Have fun.
I am now waiting to buy a bag of feed so I can make one for me! I have only 6 bantams so 50 lbs lasts a LOOONG time.

 

[galanie]

I am hardly a seamstress but I did learn to sew a seam on my mom's 1940's Singer years ago and that is the machine I still use. Yes, it's odd, but you use a heavy needle but same or higher tension than you do with 'normal' or lighter fabrics and that seems to work best. It's counter intuitive to use a heavy needle but tension for a light fabric but that's what works for me. Only 2 of these bags so far but I'm loving them.

Edit: Pic of bag. Horse feed bag that I got filled with the end result of the feed

I didn't sew down the triangles either. I just wasnt up to the challenge and didn't feel it necessary.

 

[dmccann]

Good job,love the sewing machine!