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Old 08-03-2010, 06:39 AM
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Did you just make up a pattern or did you use a commercial one? I already have some cloth bags but need to make some more. Thank you
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Great idea for scraps :lol:
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Old 08-03-2010, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Hobbyhorse1027
Did you just make up a pattern or did you use a commercial one? I already have some cloth bags but need to make some more. Thank you
I googled "Free pattern reusable grocery bags" (I think) and it took me to a few different sites. I looked around and saw how they were put together- made mine like I wanted using the bottom idea from the bowtucks, and the strap idea from something else. I just was kinda making it up as I went along, based on how big my scrap was. I have some left from my camper LR curtains, too- same fabric- different print, so more bags are in the future. It wasn't hard and I could see how you could modify them individually as you go.
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Old 08-03-2010, 07:30 AM
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Fantastic way of using all your scraps, waste not, want not!!
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Old 08-03-2010, 08:01 AM
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I made myself some shopping bags from some khaki pants fabric I knew I would never use. Works really well, but I also forget to put them back in the car after I use them. I had the problem, tho", that when I went to self-checkout and started filling my bags, the computer kept telling me there was a foreign object in the bagging area. The attendant kept coming over and pushing buttons so I could continue. What a PAIN!!! Hope they have solved that issue by now...
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WOW what cool fabric!

Nice design on the bag too

You should really stylish walking into the grocery with it.
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Old 08-03-2010, 01:23 PM
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Does anyone know what to use to make them insulated? I'd like a bag that kept cold items cold in case I have to make another stop before going home. I know Insulbrite protects against heat but is there something for cold? Thanks for your help.I thought I'd ask on this thread because you all seem to use or make shopping bags.
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Old 08-03-2010, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by janRN
Does anyone know what to use to make them insulated? I'd like a bag that kept cold items cold in case I have to make another stop before going home. I know Insulbrite protects against heat but is there something for cold? Thanks for your help.I thought I'd ask on this thread because you all seem to use or make shopping bags.
You can use the Insulbrite for cold too.
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Old 08-03-2010, 04:37 PM
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Great bag!!

Just make sure to remember that if you carry meats from the grocery store in it that you wash it regularly!!!!
They have found tons of bacteria in all these reusable bags because of meats and milks in those things.
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