Tips for great FEED BAG TOTES

[piecemaker]

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[Want Less]

Ive made a few of these out of our chicken feed or horse feed bags, I love them! I sewed quilt binding on the top edge of the last one I did and it looks great, I think I will do that on any I make in the future. It gives it a more finished look.

I also dont line mine with anything, I like that it is easy to clean as it is.

 

[NanaKat]

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Scroll back to reply #14 and click on the link I posted. There is a photo of the bag.

 

[ChickiKat]

The link in post 14 is great, I am going to fashion a few bags like those in that thread.. I need to go get some handle material.

 

[NanaLantana]

Chickiecat, don't buy handle material - the self handles really look the best. I've tried all kinds of handles, and the ones you make from 5" of the bag are actually the best. Try that first!

 

[Chicks & Guineas]

Up for grabs. Make me an offer. I think I have 4 pink, 2 blue and 3 yellow.

 

[CupOJoe42]

Can anyone post instructions on how to make the feed back wallet and checkbook cover? I have made one test feed bag tote so far and a couple of pillowcase totes (anyone have Vintage pillowcases they don't want?)

 

[ChickiKat]

1. Thanks, but I don't need any bags.
2. I have looked all over for a pattern for a feed bag wallet. I have found nothing.... If I do see anything I will post it.

 

[LeslieDJoyce]

I gathered a bunch of bags to start making recycled totes. I washed all the bags really well, then let them dry. When I started sewing the first bag, the thin layer of plastic with all the artwork and packaging information started to peel off the woven backing. I haven't had the heart to check if this happens with all the bags I pre-washed. Has anyone else had this problem? How do you recommend cleaning the feed bag before converting it into a tote? I'm not sure I'd feel very comfortable selling/gifting grocery totes which cannot be washed. I notice some people make pretty fancy bags out of recycled feed sacks, and am wondering how they guarantee their cute product if the "cute" washes away ... ? Or guarantee the product isn't hosting a lot of germs ... ?

 

[dmccann]

I gathered a bunch of bags to start making recycled totes. I washed all the bags really well, then let them dry. When I started sewing the first bag, the thin layer of plastic with all the artwork and packaging information started to peel off the woven backing. I haven't had the heart to check if this happens with all the bags I pre-washed. Has anyone else had this problem? How do you recommend cleaning the feed bag before converting it into a tote? I'm not sure I'd feel very comfortable selling/gifting grocery totes which cannot be washed. I notice some people make pretty fancy bags out of recycled feed sacks, and am wondering how they guarantee their cute product if the "cute" washes away ... ? Or guarantee the product isn't hosting a lot of germs ... ?

Some feed sacks have that issue of seperating,i think when they were made the layers r not bonded correctly.I always pre wash.I make mine to the best of my ability,i can not guarantee how long they will last,due to how they r cared for,i had one myself for over a year,then it started to seperate.