Sunday, April 24, 2011

Market Bag (Recycled Coffee Bean Bag)

Every now and then, there comes a project that does not go as planned. Perhaps it is a project like the apron I made, where it takes A LOT longer than expected.

Case in point, about a month ago my Mom, Aunt and I tackled another sewing project. (I think we are going for one epic sewing project a year.) We made market bags out of recycled coffee bean bags and used pillow cases to line them. Please don't laugh if this sounds easy to you or if you are able to produce a market bag an hour. (Ok, I guess you can laugh a little bit- hehehe!) It may have taken us a few evenings of work, but I just love a project that uses your whole brain to figure out how exactly to do it. I think they turned out great. What do you think? They are nice and spacious and will fit everything the Farmer's Market has to offer!


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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    I love the look of your bags - so cool!

    Andrea
    addicted2tutes.blogspot.com

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  2. sewhappinessApril 25, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    These bags are awesome!!! The Perhusa is sssoooo huge!! I love your idea!!! Thank you for sharing:)
    Eleni@ sewhappiness.blogspot.com

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  3. JillApril 25, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    What great sized bags for the market! And I bet they're tough too! Great work! and lovely photo!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  4. Jessica at Me Sew CrazyApril 25, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    these are adorable! Love them!! The use of fabric with the coffee bean bags, too cute :)

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  5. Suzette HeeresApril 25, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I think it's time to try them out, either the Farmer's Market or the Antique Fair in Allegan!
    XOXO, Aunt Sue

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  6. Andrea . Charcoal and CrayonsApril 25, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    These are great! I love the size... our local markets start opening next week so I just might have to make one to celebrate.

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  7. Lisa Nelsen-WoodsApril 25, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I love the size! I made a tote bag from a burlap rice bag. I like it because it so much sturdier than those flimsy plastic bags. The funny thing is, the clerks at the store treat my cloth bags like they will split open. Like that never happens with their disposable bags.

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  8. Patti @ Pandoras BoxApril 25, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    You had better luck than I did with recycling the coffee bags - stop over to see!!

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  9. Mandy BeyelerApril 26, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    just featured you on my facebook page :)

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  10. Lee AnnApril 26, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I love these!! Where did you find the coffee bean bags?

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  11. Jennifer JuniperApril 26, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    This might be just the thing for the burlap sack that I've been holding onto - and the pillowcase liner is genius!

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  12. Lindsey StipesApril 26, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    love them and they are huge so you can fill them with all sorts of stuff!! Following now via the tip junkie!!

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  13. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I love that great job!

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  14. Nancy Elizabeth CareyApril 27, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    very cute! xoxo's nancy

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  15. Miss K @ kraftingwithkApril 28, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Where did you get the coffee bags from? I would love to know!!!

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  16. Tami / Maddie LumpkinApril 28, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    What cute bags! I think I'm gonna borrow this idea.

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  17. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceApril 29, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    To market, to market! Fabulous, just don't hurt your shoulder by overloading--guessing a kitchen sink would fit in them. Thanks for sharing at Beyond the Picket Fence.

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  18. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    That's really neat! I love how big they are!

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  19. JillMay 1, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Hi there
    Just stopped by to let you know that I featured these bags on my round tuit post this week!
    Round Tuit 47
    Thanks again for linking up! Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success

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  20. Katherines CornerMay 2, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Well done! I enjoyed my visit to your lovely blog. Hugs!

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  21. Lindsey May 2, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Those are awesome! Thanks for stopping by and linking. :)

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  22. dottimaeMay 3, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Love these, I just posted about some coffe bags I scored at a hardware store last fall. These look fabulous!

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  23. Miss K @ kraftingwithkMay 3, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I'm featuring a post on great re-uses of burlap and will be featuring you on Thursday! Stop on over!

    www.kraftingwithk.blogspot.com

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  24. Deal jonesJuly 8, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    The bags are usually filled with polystyrene pellets that is why they are extremely easy to carry around from one place to another. You can install them in your patio area, deck or near the swimming pool.

    Bean Bags

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