Make a Messenger Bag Out of Trash Bags!

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In this podcast you'll learn how to fuse plastic together and then make a bag out of it! All you need is an iron, plastic bags, sewing machine, and some straps and buckles.

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what a great idea! ... ( 4 weeks ago by 4plastics411com)

what a great idea! Gives me some ideas for plastics projects!:)

hahahahaaha dude if ... ( 3 weeks ago by FutureLaugh)

hahahahaaha dude if youre going to buy a bag for 5 dollars at goodwill to use the straps- why dont you just use the bag you just bought?

I was thinking the ... ( 3 weeks ago by ginniboo)

I was thinking the same thing, but it's still a good idea!

this is sick. im ... ( 3 weeks ago by whatheKEVIN)

this is sick. im making one currently with custom stitching and pocket designs. its fun.

That was freaking ... ( 3 weeks ago by akatheartist)

That was freaking great!!! thank you

good point its like ... ( 3 weeks ago by XXdashingXX)

good point its like wasting a good bookbag for something beat up and just ragdy

not really ( 3 weeks ago by XXdashingXX)

not really

but people like ... ( 3 weeks ago by themagicbus)

but people like making things

Did you finish up ... ( 3 weeks ago by majorgeek)

Did you finish up the project? How did it turn out? Are the seams really durable enough from just being fused together?

ummm, where is the ... ( 3 weeks ago by thicknerd)

ummm, where is the .PDF file?
i feel like such a noob here

Instead of making a ... ( 2 weeks ago by sphinxrising58)

Instead of making a bag you have to lug around on your body, I choose to make storage units that mount onto the bike by means of 2 U shaped hooks which also allows you to remove everything in a moment's notice as well.
It's light weight, solid & strong, as well as totally water proof, & as a final touch, I painted it so it looks nice also :)

ciao!!!siete troppo ... ( 2 weeks ago by martix81)

ciao!!!siete troppo dei grandi!!!

Am I stupid or ... ( 2 weeks ago by russianknuckles)

Am I stupid or something - where is the PDF? I want to make one!!

hey can you just ... ( 1 week ago by fantasticmrfox23)

hey can you just fuse the bags together insted of sewing? OOHH and nice video

I'm curious too, ... ( 1 week ago by somecrazymoogle)

I'm curious too, will these stand the test of time or fall apart within a month? I'm extremely picky about messenger bags and I can't find one to carry around my school stuff. This looks cool, but if it'll fall apart faster then my last bag I'll have to pass it up.

You have to search ... ( 1 week ago by majorgeek)

You have to search for this project on Make Magazine's website and the PDF should be linked with the video there.

It's probably ... ( 1 week ago by majorgeek)

It's probably somewhere on Make Magazine's website. If you go there and search for this project, there should be a link to the PDF somewhere.

If you are that ... ( 1 week ago by sphinxrising58)

If you are that fussy, maybe you should consider buying a professionally custom made bag out of grade A quality weather treated canvas for whatever reason you need ?

why didnt you just ... ( 1 week ago by wileyrummel)

why didnt you just use that backpack you bought?

who the fuk wuld ... ( 1 week ago by bukkake4you)

who the fuk wuld wanna use that shit

cool... ( 5 days ago by mrzimpovjest)

cool...

hey this is pretty ... ( 4 days ago by DrCherryPie)

hey this is pretty cool

I made a wallet out ... ( 4 days ago by OrangutanOfficial)

I made a wallet out of trash bags! C-:

... phh... try ... ( 21 hours ago by Unhallowedlaw)

... phh... try going to starbucks with a backpack

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