happy, little eco tidbit - turn old t-shirts into reusable grocery bags...pics

[ourbluenation]

More here...Happy Friday!

http://www.fashion-incubator.com/mt/archives/reusable_bag_contest_1.html

[EST]

1. That's a good idea, for the wealthy eco-conscious.

When I get done with a T, it resembles varigated lace, so weak it almost falls apart of its own weight, fit for, at best, the more intact pieces to become cleaning rags.

Thanks for the link-I'll check it out when I wake up.

[unpossibles]

3. same here, but perhaps they could be doubled up

and thrift store Ts are generally cheaper than shopping totes (and it's recycling!)

[EST]

8. Now that's a really neat idea!

My wife masterminds flea market and rummage-type sales for her church and we have accumulated bunches of baby and small children's clothes and shoes which I have to haul off to goodwill. It never occurred to to me to look around and pick up some worthy larger stuff while there. Age has its disadvantages.
So does imbibing some mind altering substance that burns instant recall. (Possibly what Gonzo was in the thrall of)

[ourbluenation]

9. Ha! You're like my husband...keeps them until they're beyond thread bare. U could p/u a t at goodwil

goodwill for less than a buck.
:hi:

[EST]

19. You guys are cool.

Due to certain circumstances, it just hadn't occured to me that, while donating, I could look around for something that I might use.

[oldtime dfl_er]

2. Cute idea!

That is a great idea!

http://www.cafepress.com/scarebaby/658059

[ljm2002]

4. Absolutely brilliant!

I know what I'll be doing with spare tees now...

[uppityperson]

5. What a good idea. Inexpensive gift idea also. thanks

[patricia92243]

6. K & R

[KarenS]

7. Great idea!!

I'll try it!!

Thanks.

:)

[ourbluenation]

10. shameless kick to get one more rec. just say no to plastic AND paper.

:)

[bbgrunt]

11. I'll be happy to do the fifth.

[blondeatlast]

12. Great idea--could even become fashionable! Love it. nt

[noamnety]

13. Wow, that's awesome

Love it.

With a logo added on, it could be a great fundraising item for schools.

[K8-EEE]

15. You're right! They could have everyone bring in one T-shirt

have the kids help make the bags and sell them on Back To School night or something....

[Misskittycat]

16. Why not use "Impeach Bush" or similar T-shirts as bags. They would get noticed. n/t

[glitch]

14. What a clever idea! K & R nt

[KarenS]

17. I just made one,,,,, easy peasy, they are.

one note,,,, I used a jersey or ball-point needle in my sewing machine (otherwise the knit fabric will eventually 'run') and I didn't bother to turn it inside-out to sew the side and bottom seam ~ I used an knit-overlock stitch.

[Lasher]

18. Japanese Bra That Lives Double Life as Bag

In a place like Japan where they take their recycling very, very serious, it’s no reason that someone has come up with the No! Shopping Bag Bra. In an effort to cut down on the use of plastic grocery bags, Triumph International has developed a bra that lives a double life as a bag.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=&imgrefurl=http://www.blavish.com/triumph-international-japanese-bra-that-lives-double-life-as-bag/&h=400&w=350&sz=21&hl=en&start=3&tbnid=M7arE9mmRicEJM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=109&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbra%2Bhandbag%26gbv%3D2%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den

[recoveringrepublican]

20. That's an awesome idea!!! My drawers are overflowing as it is

my FIL has taken up shopping since retiring. "here sweetie, these were 50%, so I bought you 7 of them". lol. I usually donate most of them, but I'm going to keep some for this.

[diamidue]

21. cute, but kinda tight at the top

How do you fit a box of cereal or a loaf of bread in there?

[ourbluenation]

22. well, according to the gal on the website she used her hubby's XL for big bags

[Longhorn]

23. I posted a link to this thread in the Crafts Group!

Great idea! Thanks! :hi:

[eleny]

24. I like this!

I need to make some from heavy fabric I've got on hand. But these would be perfect for toting the delicate items like bread, eggs, tomatoes and such. I keep a big tub in my car trunk so I can isolate those bags for the trip home. These would make them visible at a glance.

I've got a serger that I don't use nearly enough. These would stitch up in a jiffy.

[Rosemary2205]

25. T shirts have to be doubled up. - I know

I've been making grocery bags out of old clothes for some time now. Sweatshirts hold up OK but T shirts or any thinner material needs a liner at the very least and preferably a strip of demin or canvas sewn in the strenthen the bottoms. And please DOUBLE STITCH ALL SEAMS. Otherwise they just do not last very long.

[Ilsa]

26. I love this idea. I've made some grocery bags out of old curtains.

They are very strong, so I ask the sackers to load my cans into them first.