an obsession with bags

I've been working on a new bag, which includes the task of seeking out more and more used grocery bags from recycle bins. This pawing through recycle bins at the grocery store embarrasses Ziggy to no end, especially when I get excited about finding a new color bag. But look at how cool the finished tote is with so much color!

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I've also started to rethink the 8-ply vs. 4-ply question. With careful use of the iron at a low temp, you can do 8-ply and come away with a sheet that's not too crispy/still flexible and very strong.

Here's the back:

Newbag2
Newbag2

I've been using my other tote for groceries and it never fails to attract attention. People get pretty excited to hear it's made out of old grocery bags.

I think it makes Raskal look smaller than he actually is:

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mamagrrl
That bag is F-ing Amazing! Now I'm all inspired to make another one. I really want to try the thing where you cut up different colored bags. Mind if I copy you? In what order do you sew the panels together? LOVE it!
mamagrrl
I think that airplane was writing in the sky about your bag...that's what I would do right now if I could fly an airplane! (Except, of course, I would write "F-ing Amazing."
Cammie
Thanks!! Yes, of course! Copy away. I can't wait to see what you come up with. I started by putting together the two big panels, then sewed the bottom panel to both of them. From there I attached the side panels and then the handles. I left the seams on the outside, as I like the exposed seams look, plus it seems to give the bag some structure and helps it to stand up on its own.

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