fusion bag

                                                                                    

 

This is another one of those projects I just cannot believe I waited so long to do.  Since I saw a tutorial on how to fuse plastic bags, I've been meaning to do it.  But this morning during my quiet time, the idea dropped into my head to not only do the fusion project, but to laminate paper cut outs in-between the layers of plastic. 

            

  

                   

The little leaves are the paper cutouts, the words are just from a bag that I liked that I included in the fusion process.  

If you'd like to make your own fusion bag, here's what to do.

• follow this tut to fuse your bags together. Before fusing, add your own paper cut outs in between layers 3 and 4 of the plastic sheets (if the plastic is fairly opaque, put the paper cuts between layers 5-6) 
• Once you have made enough fused "material", cut out two pieces that measure 13.5X16 inches (I sewed pieces of the fused material together to get it to this size).  
• sew the 13.5X16 inch pieces together along the sides (13.5 inch edges) and the bottom (16 inch edges) with right sides together.
• Box the corners following this example
• sew a piece of bias tape around the top edge
• sew handles in place

Front                             

 

                   

Back                      

 

                         

*For those of you who are interested and make your own fusion bags, I have started a flicker group here to upload photos to!

                 

Comments

[jenn]

Penny,
That is great! I love it. I am putting this idea down for later. I would love to try this. Well done, and I LOVE the words you fused down the sides. Very nifty!
jenn

[LeeAnn]

Oh that looks great! It looks like a piece of modern art!

[Marlene]

I'm so glad you posted this. I use "green" bags when I go to the grocery store but I don't like putting my cold stuff in them because they get wet. This would work perfectly for that! blessings, marlene

[Randi]

I am so impressed with this bag! So cute and functional. I like Marlene's idea of using it at the grocery store for cold stuff and also for produce!

[MichelleB]

It is really cute. What a great idea.

[Stacey]

That is brilliant. I just bought a few plastic bags at the store a few days ago...who knew you could do this. Thanks for the idea!

[Tiff@Three Peas]

Neat project! I want to try this too!

[Rachel]

That is ADORABLE! I can't wait to try this! Linking...

[amylouwho]

Wow. I totally want to make these. I heard it costs more money to recycle plastic bags than it does to make them. Doing this would make me feel better about using them. I try to get paper wherever I go and can't remember to get the reusable ones. I should just make my own! They'd be cooler anyway.

[Alauar Parrish]

How cool is that. I never heard of that before now. It sounds like fun and pretty easy to do. I will have to give it a try.

I love how yours come out. Thanks for sharing.

Hugs;
Alaura

[Marcia]

I had booked marked this a long time ago, but as with other things, your take on it is way better.

[kathy in colorado]

Penny, I love this idea! I'm thinking of the perfect paper to put in the middle. I just rec'd these beautiful grocery bags from a small coffee shop; they look antique and have antique sewing machines on them. This would be adorable!

Thanks so much

[Amy @ parkcitygirl]

this is another great idea Penny! I've seen fusing the bags, but adding to it is an excellent way to make it your own :)

[Rachael Rabbit]

I'm desperate to try this technique - thank you so much for the tips.

[Glynis]

U R 2 AMAZING!!

[Tasha]

This is a great idea! Hope you don't mind if I link this. Can't wait to make my own, I just hope it turns out as cute as yours!

[Pat Pilkington]

how do I send this to my daughter at jenpedwards@embarqmail? She has a blog as a knitter and an artist. Please contact her.

[Elisa]

This is amazing, I'll use this technique not only for a grocery bag, I have my laundry machine out side my house at my patio, and this is much better than fabric! I'll just need all my neighbors bags! Thanks!!!