Monday, November 26, 2012

Feed Sack Tote Bags

Here at the Homestead, we go through a lot of feed bags - chicken feed, sheep mineral, whole corn, rolled corn, oats, alfalfa pellets, dog food, cat food - but none of them are as cool as this one.  I found this plastic woven Honey Bee Alfalfa bag at a local antique shop for $5.  It's still in very good shape considering the abuse it most likely went through.  No holes or tears.  And so I repurposed it into shopping bags.  Just another quirky farmpunk project...
This is the no-fuss, tote bag pattern that is pretty common now.  I purchased double-fold quilt binding for the trim and handles which made this a really quick project.  It seems almost every store is selling reusable bags (which is good), but you know me, I have to make it myself. 

6 comments:

  1. So do you think this would work with the Purina Layena bags? This would be a cool idea for several people on my list! -Jamie

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  2. Oh wow, this is a clever idea!! I have an ever-growing stack of empty feed bags and produce sacks with nifty labels, just gathering dust and waiting for a project ;) I love the idea of "farmpunk", too!

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  3. They came out really cute! I am all about making and purchasing strictly useful items these days!

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  4. I just love these. Several of my totes are getting worn out - I see some tote crafting in my future. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. I really like these.Hopefully I can find some of these bags.

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