Bags

So many cute ideas for up cycling to create bags! I have already made a bag from old cargo pants and want to have a go at the many different tote bags from t-shirts..

Cargo pants bag

Messenger bag from cargo pants

T-shirt bags!:

3 t-shirts- great instructions

The Patchwork Bear makes bags and other memorabilia from old t-shirts..

Tote from t-shirt

t-shirt-market-bag

t-shirt Duffle bag

T-shirt shopper

Easy classic t-shirt bag

Sweater/jumper bag

The bag tutorials/ideas:

Tote bag- great instructions

Bag from sweater

Square bag

Woven bag

Lego bag- Definitely to make when we have kids! Becomes a toy mat  that can be drawn up into a bag!

Denim jean bag

Easy water bag

Necktie bag

Men's tie bag- I like the touch of the buttons with the pointy end of the tie

Bandana Carryall

Reusable lined bags from fused plastic bags!- Gotta try!

Bag bag from sweater sleeve

Maiden Jane creates bags among other sewing and recycled projects:

"I love pretty damask and floral fabrics, but also fun, retro, fabrics as well. I also like to upcycle T shirts, sweatshirts, coffee bags and other items into new designs." 

Coffee sack bags

Seashell bags

Starbucks Apron bag

Bag from chestnut sack

More bag ideas!

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Recycled Lampshades

Rachel Burke of Patturn Studios, based own Geelong, makes unique homemade lampshades made from decoupaged recycled material, such as sewing patterns, sheet music, maps etc. She has always been passionate about recycling and op shops, a passion we share. I love the recycled and surprise aspect of this type of craft.

Pianola lampshade

Sheet music

Sewing pattern

Braille Paper lampshade

Map lamp

TOBYhouse has recycled beach balls into lampshades! Great for a child's room!

Our fabulous Beach Ball Lampshades are made by hand using our pioneering treatment that renders real inflated beach balls rock hard on the inside, yet they still look soft and bouncy from the outside - even the blowhole remains visible!

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