tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post8681989557885404303..comments2023-12-07T03:25:40.012-07:00Comments on Wisdom of the Moon: Cheap & Easy Fabric Produce BagsWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17882235346307802213noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-48839858879663799252012-12-05T13:26:01.139-07:002012-12-05T13:26:01.139-07:00Recycling is definitely the trend nowadays, and cr...Recycling is definitely the trend nowadays, and creating something new out of something old is one way of doing it. I think the best part of it is that you won’t have to spend anything for it. You just have to let your mind run wild and let your creativity work for you. Anyway, the produce bag looks great! What is the maximum weight it can carry?Pearlie Mcilvainehttp://www.wassermanbag.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-90507505134607245252012-07-23T21:33:00.598-06:002012-07-23T21:33:00.598-06:00Don't have a website... just writing to ask if...Don't have a website... just writing to ask if your machine is a Kenmore? i had an old one - made of metal, and it was wonderful. It has bitten the dust (to many problems to fix), so i bought a new one - made mostly of plastic... not happy with it. <br />Hope you will treasure what looks like a good old metal machine. :)<br />:)neilindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16616151958995628383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-49677854437519846632011-05-12T07:46:38.606-06:002011-05-12T07:46:38.606-06:00Love this tutorial. Have my yard of tulle, and am ...Love this tutorial. Have my yard of tulle, and am about to give it a go...!Red Red Completely Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625928738125636918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-20174226344485671382010-10-25T11:02:27.302-06:002010-10-25T11:02:27.302-06:00My mom was wondering what she was going to do with...My mom was wondering what she was going to do with all the left over tulle that she had from my brother's wedding. I had come across these instructions while looking for a reusable grocery bag pattern a few weeks ago. I now have 10 yards or so to make produce bags out of. If I hadn't seen your blog it would have probably been sitting there for years before a new use came up for it.Martivirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08028870321730919125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-62831650899925811372010-06-10T14:20:46.476-06:002010-06-10T14:20:46.476-06:00These look wonderful. If anyone wants something t...These look wonderful. If anyone wants something to do with those annoying plastic bags, I have seen another post- http://www.ccthita-swan.org/pdf/Crocheting_bags.pdf<br />that gives suggestions on how to crochet them into totes! I'll be heading to the thrift stores to get some sheers and make some produce bags!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-11554014104533028272010-05-26T17:43:55.998-06:002010-05-26T17:43:55.998-06:00Just beware with some thift store sheers. Years ag...Just beware with some thift store sheers. Years ago some were made with fiberglass if I remember correctly.JILBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622944909677419373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-11221702525749261212010-05-15T00:11:22.147-06:002010-05-15T00:11:22.147-06:00I actually made some of these a couple of months a...I actually made some of these a couple of months ago out of a sheer remnant I found at Goodwill and some bias tape I had on hand (and some pulled out sweatshirt ties discarded by my adults-when they're in their twenties I feel silly calling them kids). I thought I was being really original!! We like 'em!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-53420288713121312472010-03-22T00:54:33.872-06:002010-03-22T00:54:33.872-06:00thanks so much for the great idea, i have been rea...thanks so much for the great idea, i have been reading 'no impact man' and been wondering what can i use to avoid those horrible 5 min plastic roll bags. this is perfect!!!! i love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-16976440406597118782009-10-08T10:59:18.718-06:002009-10-08T10:59:18.718-06:00What a brilliant idea! I've always felt terrib...What a brilliant idea! I've always felt terrible using those plastic bags, when I'm such a stickler for the reusable bags!Jessica Brownhttp://www.creationsjessy.piczo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-70979267654699523902009-08-26T04:55:02.038-06:002009-08-26T04:55:02.038-06:00Awesome... I was just looking at this curtin and w...Awesome... I was just looking at this curtin and wonder what I could do with it... Now I know!!!! I am a "hand sew" girl so my stiches wont look quite as neat as yours LOL but I think I will use some metalic tread I have kicking around that would look cute as a contrast to the fabric!VanBurenMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208374469205220467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-15788293895102245972009-08-21T02:28:53.630-06:002009-08-21T02:28:53.630-06:00What a brilliant yet simple idea! Why didn't I...What a brilliant yet simple idea! Why didn't I think of it. Although I've made my own shopping bags etc for ages I've still had to use those horrid little plastic things for some veggies. I love to find different ways to re-use & recycle. Thankyou. I'm off to my mother's house with a pair of scissors - she has nets up at every window :)sandisamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08077654076978506967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-50158983382209462242009-06-26T13:57:09.192-06:002009-06-26T13:57:09.192-06:00A couple of years ago I made produce bags from old...A couple of years ago I made produce bags from old tea towels that were being discarded. Some are cotton and some are linen, although they probably weigh a bit more than the tulle/sheer fabric, they're easy to sew. I too get funny looks from the checkers, but fewer all the time. <br /><br />My favorite shopping victory is taking in my flour and other storage containers to our local organic food store. I get a tare weight for the container, and fill them with flour, granola, sugar, spices - no charge for the container, and NO waste! Yay!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09383928102375496049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-65608214855964328822009-06-11T00:33:59.339-06:002009-06-11T00:33:59.339-06:00Thanks for the instructions! I recently picked up...Thanks for the instructions! I recently picked up some incredibly cheap sheer curtain material on clearance. I wasn't quite sure how to go about making bags out of it until now :)Stacienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-60105081662369114942009-06-05T22:47:15.029-06:002009-06-05T22:47:15.029-06:00Thank you for sharing your expertise! I have some...Thank you for sharing your expertise! I have some tulle ready to sew and your instructions are great.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04273314911940422824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-14744776848090208402009-05-22T07:33:59.396-06:002009-05-22T07:33:59.396-06:00Anonymous, I wash these all the time. Usually if ...Anonymous, I wash these all the time. Usually if it's held something dry, like peppers or onions, I'll just toss it back in the bag, but if it's gotten wet or dirty (which is most of the time), I wash it in hot with a load of kitchen towels. Not one of them has unraveled in the slightest in over a year. I'm frankly surprised at how well they've held up.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17882235346307802213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-365064797356487072009-05-21T19:31:36.273-06:002009-05-21T19:31:36.273-06:00I'm wondering if these wash OK? I've been a bit wo...I'm wondering if these wash OK? I've been a bit worried by news reports about the bacteria breeding in reusable bags (if they're not washed all the time) and wonder how this type of sheer bag would hold up to constant washing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-22608796459896142582009-04-30T22:05:00.000-06:002009-04-30T22:05:00.000-06:00Lately I have resorted to grabbing one of the stor...Lately I have resorted to grabbing one of the store's plastic bags, fill it with one set of whatever (carrots, bell peppers, etc) and then carefully piling my other produce on top of the plastic bag. They are big plastic bags and can hold a lot. Yes, I think the checkers are annoyed but not so much at Whole Foods or PCC. :-)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00617743960827203088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-75843973110962578712009-04-30T17:56:00.000-06:002009-04-30T17:56:00.000-06:00I was motivated when I learned about the garbage s...I was motivated when I learned about the garbage swirl the size of Texas in the pacific ocean thats mostly plastic to find some of these bags so <br />THANK YOU--- I was just about to spend too much at a natural store when I have a pile of this material at home.Trying to save the earth one step at a timenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-81005169019378747862009-02-06T08:55:00.000-07:002009-02-06T08:55:00.000-07:00Thanks for the awesome tutorial! I tried my hand ...Thanks for the awesome tutorial! I tried my hand at these last night with some organza I got on sale at Joanns. I had a really rough time cutting it straight and sewing straight seams though. My thread tension was all wonky.<BR/><BR/>For what they are though, I don't think it really matters. Here's <A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brigittepicart/2950252148/in/set-72157608114544870/" REL="nofollow">my bags</A> if you'd like to see them.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02754200943447654663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-12368508621326630732008-12-01T05:33:00.000-07:002008-12-01T05:33:00.000-07:00Hello all, I'm so glad other people had the same i...Hello all, I'm so glad other people had the same idea I did! Well, almost: I only use natural fabrics so what I'm using is silk organza. I've been using these produce bags I made, some with cotton tape handles, for about 2 months and am very happy with them. I wish other shoppers would take notice and do the same. See photo with tomatoes in the bag here on my flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/brigittepicart/2950252148/in/set-72157608114544870/<BR/><BR/>I didn't make a drawstring, I just copied the bags the store is using.<BR/><BR/>You can find silk organza at aurorasilk.com at $10/yard if you buy 5 yds and a bit more if you buy less yardage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-91438518684967194222008-11-11T05:58:00.000-07:002008-11-11T05:58:00.000-07:00I was wondering if there were any pictures with pr...I was wondering if there were any pictures with produce in the bags so I could see them for size reference. This is a great idea and very cute.Miss Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08316560387688840112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-81432099043692341462008-11-10T14:50:00.000-07:002008-11-10T14:50:00.000-07:00Hi there! I don't even remember how I came across...Hi there! I don't even remember how I came across your blog now... I have been waiting to make these though and finally today, I got out the tulle and I tried. I have never sewed with tulle before...check out my results <A HREF="http://sewwha.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">here</A> (no.. i'm not spamming you.) <BR/><BR/>Anyway, after one bag, I've given up on trying to make anymore out of tulle. Any suggestions on how to sew zig zags without it all bunching up on me?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the tutorial too! You rock!Jacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13688880292416104441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-76097964154868944532008-10-25T13:02:00.000-06:002008-10-25T13:02:00.000-06:00I think that polyester and nylon fabrics are not t...I think that polyester and nylon fabrics are not typically treated to be flame-retardant - they are automatically assumed to be flame-retardant, as plastic fabrics don't burn - they melt.Rachel R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01598574256854766532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-13120498586859261912008-09-22T05:01:00.000-06:002008-09-22T05:01:00.000-06:00I have been using linguire washing bags as my prod...I have been using linguire washing bags as my produce bags for the past few monthes without any problems. The cashier can see everything in the bag since they are a light mesh material and they zip closed. I found them at a local dollar store at 3 for $1. They don't really hold larger produce like celery or lettuce very well which is where these painted bags would come in handy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097748844135258151.post-41995020289914627222008-07-02T12:06:00.000-06:002008-07-02T12:06:00.000-06:00I have done these as well, with old curtains or wh...I have done these as well, with old curtains or who knows what from the buy-by-the-pound thrift store (Goodwill Outlet here). Maybe they used to be bridal veils, or mosquito netting, or...? Anyway, to the person worried about health effects--remember there are health effects to using plastic bags....Hovawarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06903777430517205843noreply@blogger.com