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Step 2Making the sheet of plastic
Use plain grocery bags to build up a sheet of material. The size and thickness of the sheet you have to make depends on the type of bag you want.
The template below shows the basic shape you will have to cut out from your rectangle of plastic. You should adjust each of the dimensions depending on your preference.
If you want to make a big, sturdy messenger bag, the plastic needs to be quite thick. I can't give you an exact measurement - you'll just have to judge when it seems thick enough to keep it's shape and hold a lot of weight. You should be able to pull very hard on both ends and not have it stretch or deform.
If you're making a purse or something more light-weight, the plastic doesn't have to be quite so heavy.
This step is the most time consuming, so put on some loud music and be prepared to spend many hours ironing plastic.
Just use plain bags during this step - decorations come next.
The template below shows the basic shape you will have to cut out from your rectangle of plastic. You should adjust each of the dimensions depending on your preference.
If you want to make a big, sturdy messenger bag, the plastic needs to be quite thick. I can't give you an exact measurement - you'll just have to judge when it seems thick enough to keep it's shape and hold a lot of weight. You should be able to pull very hard on both ends and not have it stretch or deform.
If you're making a purse or something more light-weight, the plastic doesn't have to be quite so heavy.
This step is the most time consuming, so put on some loud music and be prepared to spend many hours ironing plastic.
Just use plain bags during this step - decorations come next.
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