How to make a bag from coffee bags - Upcycling plastic coffee bags

Squares woven out of coffee bags can be used to make all kinds of baskets and bags. All you need to connect them is string (such as a gift wrapping string) and a needle or stick to thread the string through the hinges formed at the edges of the squares. Stunning bags and baskets woven out of coffee bags are unique, practical and durable. And of course a great way to recycle used coffee bags! For the weaving you need: - empty coffee bags - paper - a pen - scissors - clothespins or other clips - durable wooden sticks or knitting needles To join woven pieces, you need: - string (e.g. gift wrapping string) - a needle (I use 25 cm long Prym mattress needle: ) - scissors - cord to finish the edge - ribbon for the handles The sizes of the templates are 15,2 cm x 6,8 cm and 15,2 cm x 5,1 cm. Width of the folded strip: ~2,3 cm and 1,7 cm You need 132 (6,8cm) and 48 (5,1cm) strips for this project. Size of the basket: Height: ~ 30 cm Base: ~ 15 x 30 cm More info and instructions for coffee bag weaving in Video chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Making the template 02:06 Designing the pattern and cutting the strips 04:01 Folding the strips 05:27 Weaving the squares 12:26 Joining the squares 18:10 Finishing the edge 19:53 Finishing the seams 21:37 Last finishing touches 23:51 Adding a strap 27:05 Finished bag The ends of the cords are carefully melted with a lighter. Be careful not to burn them or anything else! Only plastic materials can be melted. If you use natural fibres such as cotton, it will burn and not melt. #upcyclingcrafts #diyideas