My love/hate relationship with my sewing machine is turning back into love. Inspired by my trip to the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn a couple months ago, I created my first bag out of an old Guinness T Shirt and some scrap fabric I found at the lab. The event was sponsored by Bags for the People, which is a non profit organization that educates consumers about the effects of plastic on the environment, providing them with bags made out of recycled materials. Read more about them here: http://www.bagsforthepeople.org/. It was definitely a fun night out creating and cursing as I broke several machine needles with my over-eagerness. I kept forgetting the idea here was NOT to be Mario Andretti at the machine pedal. LOL. But, I did end up with a pretty neat-o bag that would make even the most casual Guinness drinker jealous. And, I came away with a renewed sense of awareness for the environment and the fact that each and every one of us can make a difference.
6 comments:
You are in a different chamber of creation sewing up those bags. Love the gray and turquoise especially. A couple of sisters from the art market specialize in upcycled bags, using heaps of interesting fabrics and even zippers, grommets, etc from rubbish bound items.
Thanks!! I used to wear that long turquoise dress to death about 10 years ago....was hoping it would come back in style...never did....LOL!! It is definitely fun to make new out of old! ;-)
Great to be able to turn something old into something new and something useful too.Great job !
cool bag! :)
Nice bags, especially the first one!
That is such a cool bag you made with your clothes. Amazing!
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