The plastic bag hoodie: How to fuse plastic bags and sew them into a hoodie

I was inspired to make this Instructable by two things. 1. my lack of a rain jacket and 2. a project by maker bre who use to do weekend project for MAKE: magazine

So one rainy Saturday night I was running thought downtown with my friends to get out of the rain. i was wearing my favorite zip-up hoodie and when we got into a near by Starbucks I thought ,in my sopping wet hoodie "this does not work, this does not work at all"
Now at this point one of friends suggested we should have brought ponchos but I hate ponchos. So when I got home I found this weekend project on fusing plastic bags. So thus was born

The plastic bag hoodie.

Now you don't have to make a hoodie, you could make any thing you want. A wallet, a camera case, a parachute or even a rocket ship!!!!! (OK so I don't really recommend the last two but if your heart says yes go for it! _{but I'm not responsible} )

Why is this instructable "green"? well billions of groceries bags are used every day and they serve a good purpose, to get your groceries home. But the humble grocery bag is used for how long? on average five minutes at most. So let it be reborn into something new and better. Not many people ever get to recycling their plastic bags. Also it takes less energy to make than reprocessing the plastic bag recycling plant or buying a raincoat made in gigantic factory or sweat shops .So this instructable

1. Saves plastic bags from slowly decomposing in landfills.

2. Keeps you nice and dry

3. Saves you money

4. saves energy

5. And it's easy!

6. it's freeeeee!!!!!


by the way this is the first time I've used a sewing machine (but i was going for the Frankenstein look)

also makes a cool original gift!

Step 1: The materials

The materials you will need are

1. A lot of plastic bags, grocery, garbage, any thing you can get your hands on but try to recycle (target bags work great) I used garbage bags that didn't fit in my garbage can

2. Thread, any kind should do

3. Wax, parchment , or even printer paper (2 pieces)

4. Newspaper

Comments

[St Jimmy]

If you are only making a small object (a card case for my Magic cards), could you skip the sewing and instead fuse at right angles along the seam?

[imrobot]

maybe but I'm not sure if I follow what you are saying

[St Jimmy]

I mean place two sheets against each other at right angles (one flat and one pointing down) and fuse with the iron. Also, I tried it, and it isn't strong, but it worked. Also also, I found that anything thicker than five layers (2 and a half bags) was too thick and got holes in it and didn't fuse properly

[imrobot]

interesting, if you don't mind I'm going to feature your comment, it's got some great info!

[St Jimmy]

Cool man, thanks!

[geekdude]

yes but does fuseing the bags emit toxins into the air? did it make you feel lightheadded? on second thought it probably doesnt release much toxic gass unless you fuse the pieces together with a soldering iron also mabye you could use all white bags and add some type of dye. i have seen how tos on the internet about dyeing plastic computer parts with Rit.

[geekdude]

I guess I shouldn't be talking I often solder in improperly ventilated areas

[geekdude]

I guess I shouldn't be talking I often solder in improperly ventilated areas

[urbanwoodswalker]

I have over heated plastic bags when fusing them....very dizzy and nauseous for about 15 minutes. I did not like that.

[Arghus]

i don't think because it doesnt burn the plastic but just melts it with the iron

[imrobot]

oooo nice catch i forgot to mention to do this in a well ventilated area like a garage

[CorpseRsCarla]

Actually you did say that, in step 4.

[imrobot]

oh... that's embarrassing I guess I'm more of a space case than I thought... opps

[urbanwoodswalker]

Ok, I been doing this for years--even won an iPad for my plastic bag coat a few years back. Its a cool idea. but...I must tell you...

1. You should not even have plastic bags "from target." We all should be greener...eco concious in going to the store. bring your own bags when shopping (hopefully not plastic bags). Now...if you need plastic bags....ask your friends and neighbors, or raid the plastic bag collection bins at the major grocery and office supply stores.

2. Plastic bags, or anything else will not decompose in a landfill. Studies have shown that even newspaper, and food waste still intact after 40 YEARS...due to landfills having no oxygen in them. Its a fallacy that anything biodegrades in landfills. So don't say it, please?

3. I love the hoodie. It looks like you used spray paint ....? Cool look, but then you are not being eco friendly with all those cans, and air borne droplets. Just saying. Its a great project, and you have a AWESOME expensive looking fashion here...but environmental pluses are not all that in this case. its STILL is wonderful though.

whew...just HAD to get this off my chest.

[imrobot]

Wow, awesome! No used some trash bags.

[greensteam]

How did it work out in actual rain? It occurred to me that the seams might leak where the sewing has created holes. Commercial waterproofs have taped seams to get over that problem. Perhaps you could do the same by ironing/fusing more plastic over each seam?? Or even just ironing the whole thing again might be enough?? I like the look though. good job.

[urbanwoodswalker]

If you iron over the work again, after its nearly finished, , you stand the risk of shrinking the jacket in parts. Or melting a hole. I have had all these problems in making plastic bag clothing.

[dextersteacher]

Actually you need some air holes to let it breath, If it doesn't, it'll be raining on the inside with your sweat! Been there- I know!

[imrobot]

hmmm I think about it, and about the waterproof-ness once I get the zipper I'll tell you (but I'm pretty sure it fine, I feel the water is more likely to roll past it before getting through such a small hole)

[socalgrl]

to waterproof seams i use a thin line of clear silicone calking that comes in a little squeeze tube, use inside the jacket, and run it along the stitch line, spread and flatten with your finger or carboard . let dry. this does work, and uses up half finished tubes lying around.

[Duke Luke]

soldering the plastic sheets together instead of sewing them (as imrobot briefly mentioned) would get rid of the problem of leakage.

[imrobot]

will it stay flexible and is it expensive? thanks and don't forget to vote!

[bmlbytes]

Caulk is very flexible (its like rubber) and you can buy a tube for a few dollars at a home improvement store.

[imrobot]

hmmm i think i mean is it limp because you will want as much free movement as you can get.

[bmlbytes]

It wont restrict your movement if you only put it on the seems

[imrobot]

ahh but look the seems are everywhere! but what I'm most worried about is the seems on the arms.

[itsalladream]

I see you've never been camping in a seemingly waterproof tent before.

[imrobot]

elaborate

[itsalladream]

Well, if you look at a tent, it would seemingly be waterproof (even though some aren't, and some are supposed to be, but aren't), but give it a few minutes, and water will begin seeping in through the stitches. Also, with this, considering that it is plastic, the pastic may be prone to stretching around the threaded holes with minimal pulling against the threads. And maybe I'm wrong, but it just seems that way to me. Wrong or right, this idea could be made to work.

[imrobot]

hmmm in that case it may be wise to fuse one layer of plastic over the stitches. good point thanks imrobot

[Mike Alexander]

FYI there is no inherent danger in fusing plastic bags with a low temp iron. there is no inherent danger in shrinking polystyrene (#6 plastics) at the temperatures available in a home oven. they do not off-gas dioxins and are not causing ecological damage. polystyrene and polyethelene (used in plastic bags) does not contain the chemical constituents necessary to produce dioxin.

[urbanwoodswalker]

Its ALL too easy to over heat plastic in this kind of project. I have made many art garments out of plastic bags...for galleries, and fashion shows. I can say you CAN indeed over heat plastic bags...if your iron is too hot. and the undetectable fumes can make you very dizzy , nauseous, and kill a small pet such as a bird. Always do this with every door and window open, or outdoors!

I have worked with plastics for 8 years now...burned it, melted it, fried it, you name it...and done a lot of reading on the subject. plus I HAVE gotten sick at least 3 times in 8 years from over heating plastic bags. Plastic bags comes in at least 3 different codes. Its impossible to be able to tell the exact chemical compositions all of the time. and depending on how thin or thick it is, and if its made with recycled content...they all have varying rates of heat melt.

I am not saying not to try this wonderful craft...but saying there is "no inherent danger" is false. I have taught fusing plastic bags also...and always say there is a certain risk. If you are getting holes when you fuse...your iron is too high a temp for that particular bag.

And as for your statements about lack of toxicity , no "off gassing" etc. ....I would like to know where you are getting your information. Its simply not true. The point is...taking risks is creative and fun...but please arm yourself with knowledge and do not mid-inform anyone.

[imrobot]

thanks for the info!

[ecsaul23]

Very cool! Great job

[raiderdk]

I didn't read al the coments, I have question , is possible refuse parts togheter to avoid some sewing lines?

I think you can make bigger sheets making an "offset overlaping pattern" whit thin plastic sheets and fusing together a large sheet. (like bricks in the wall, one think sheet, another over but half in half out, the out part will fuse later with other thin sheet

[imrobot]

ya totally but, keep in mind the more sheets you fuse, the thicker (and stiffer) the sheets get.

happy hacking!

~i

[raiderdk]

I mean keeping the number of sheets. I make a sideview draw to explain it.

If number of layers are 4:

Put orange sheet, purple, orange and purple, as drawed, and iron only the part with 4 layers, (the right gray witdh),

later put a blue sheet between the unironed part of oranges and another one upper of them, iron the middle gray part, repeat with green and iron... repeat until desired width.

Maybe you need more ironing time cause you iron the half width of a sheet each time, but you can obtain a continous sheet, with patience you can make a 2d overlaped pattern to make it continuos in width and length.

Even a loop piece if overlap purple and green (I mean first and last part) and iron carefully between.

[cool2000]

Is the white part ( made from white grocery bags) see through?

[tavetski2701]

very Nice project- I really really like the simple balack and white contrast .. and the skinny sleeves. overall and awesome design!

[imccann1]

or, you could skip ALL of the steps and use Duct tape.

[blodefood]

I have seen duct tape used to excellent effect. The only problem is that, especially in hot weather, the adhesive tends to get gummy and squishes out from under the tape. Besides, this project uses items that would otherwise be thrown away.

[imccann1]

ok but, who would wear a hoodie in hot weather? seriously? people only wear them when it's cold or raining...just sayin'

[imrobot]

see this. And read about 6 or 7 comments down (the cowscankill bit).  great minds think alike

[imccann1]

cool! i wonder how people would react if i wear one to school?

[x3wayassassin]

mine has a steam and dry fill button which one do i choose or does that not matter?

Thanks very much..

[imrobot]

I didn't use steam. but try watching this It may clear thing up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB1mE8e35UY

[zac_9687]

do you think it would be possible to put a layer of paper or something in between the parts and fuse the seams instead of sewing? i think it would look kinda interesting if it was all fused instead of sewn. just gotta make sure you dont fuse everything shut lol

[sir_h_c]

can you fuse the plastic bags to cloth? I'm thinking fuse it to the backside of cloth to be used for beach bags, lined shopping bags, laptop protectors, other applications where water resistant cloth could be utilized...

[dekeallali]

you can, but its not permanent. water and movement will detach the plastic from fabric quickly.

[sir_h_c]

hmmm, maybe I will try a more loosely woven cloth. Hopefully if the plastic penetrates somewhat into the fabric/binds with the threads then it won't seperate. Or maybe a slightly fuzzy fabric? Thanks

[zac_9687]

or.. just sew a layer of fabric to the layer of plastic. youre sewing it anyway. should stay that way. water, movement, no problem

[dekeallali]

Probably your best bet would be to use a synthetic fabric, or a mixed fiber fabric, that way when you attempt fusing the plastic, it will bind to the plastics already woven into the fabric completely (something like polyester or acrylic) but iron on a warm setting so as not to melt the fabric. This may or may not work, i guess in my head - in theory - it should.

[imrobot]

it may curl cuase it shrinks a bit if you pin it in it probably won't curl. hm... try it!

[ilpug]

I like this... I want to make an entire suit of this stuff! how warm is it?

[imrobot]

to be honest, not very. It could be because I gave it a frankenstein-ed took patching small bits together, but I'd still suggest some kind of lining

[ilpug]

Huh... I wonder if i shredded the bags up and put them between two pieces of the bag "cloth" if that would work like a down jacket.

[pyromonkey]

Very cool idea! Dunno if Ill ever make the hoodie, but I will make tons of stuff out of the fused plastic! :)

[PKTraceur]

 LOVE the instructable, (as with all your 'ibles,) but,

I have no idea how to use a sewing machine, and my hand sewing is... sub-par. (It wouldn't hold together for more than 3-4 wears.)

[imrobot]

well this was my first time using a sewing machine so it's worth a shot. btw do you mind voting for my other 'ible ?

thanks

[PKTraceur]

 Hmm... Ill try and screw around with mine.

Also, I need mass bags. Where? (I used up about 20 bags for 4.5 sheets...)

*voted

[beehard44]

ask around your neighborhood
i'm sure they got old shopping bags laying around

[cowscankill]

Finished it ;)

www.instructables.com/id/100-Authentic-Duct-Tape-Hoodie-110-yards-of-duc/

[Bodey77]

Ive seen zippers in walmart that would probably be your best bet

[cowscankill]

I am almost done with the duct tape hoodie and I must say... IT IS NOT COMFORTABLE LOL!

[imrobot]

ohh.... bummer i guess it's good for emergency though, and of course, looking good! lol

[cowscankill]

Well I found out that parts of it were too large, so after tailoring it, I got it to fit well. The only problem now I that I have NO clue on how to make the hood. Your 'ible, sadly, does not help me D:

[imrobot]

it is two rectangles. sew top and one side. finished hood!

[cowscankill]

:O! That is much simpler than what I have been looking for! Thanks! (time to test it!)

[cowscankill]

I might make a duct tape hoodie. Should I post?

[imrobot]

for sure!

[cowscankill]

Wait a sec.. on your chart for hoodie sizes, is the seam allowance already in the measurements?

[imrobot]

honestly not sure...

[cowscankill]

Ah... but I am not sure how/if this will work. Much duct tape and progress to be used/made!

[Don,t try this at home]

That will be easy i only got a hole sewing factory worth of sewing machine literately.

[imrobot]

you got me hooked... elaborate u own a sewing machine company?

[Don,t try this at home]

I dont own one we are cleaning out a abandon one we have over 100 machines very old iron ones we are selling them on ebay.

[imrobot]

WAAAAA!!! super coool!!!!

[monaloka]

nice!

[LottaTroublemaker]

You can buy all kinds of zippers at a FABRIC STORE. Make sure you get the right kind of zipper. For a coat that opens all the way, you need a separable zipper, or you would have to step into the rain coat, as ordinary zippers are closed at the bottom. Zippers may cost quite a bit. If you have an old jacket that you aren't using anymore, or maybe you find a dirt cheap one at a thrift store, you can always use a stitch ripper to remove it and re-use it on your rain coat. When sewing a zipper, it is a HUGE advantage to use a special zipper foot for your sewing machine. Go to google (or find a how-to here or on youtube) to find an instructable on how to sew a zipper. Zippers are a frequent huge frustration for people new to sewing, but it is not a big deal if only you do it right and have the right sewing machine foot which allows you to stitch close to the zipper coils. Most sewing machines come with a special foot for this, but they may vary a lot in how they work, so do consult your instructions manual for the foot you will be using. If you do not have a zipper foot, but do have a cording/piping/welt foot, that may be used also, as it has a groove underneath which the zipper coils may run through (if it is made for thick enough piping to fit your zipper coil, that is, check to see). It may also be an advantage to sew in the zipper BEFORE sewing the garment, depending on which technique you prefer for the zipper. Take your time in doing the zipper right on your first try, as needle marks will be visible on this plastic "fabric", so ripping it out and doing it over, is no fun when you'll be reminded of it each time you use the coat because of marks left... :P Good luck! I wonder how comfy this hoodie is, when I tried fusing plastic, it got quite stiff. But maybe different types of plastic bags make different fabric? I'll think I'll give it a go to fuse other types of plastic bags. The thin crinckly (sp?) type is not used much where I live, mostly a somewhat thicker and softer type is used, so I guess it's worth a try to see how those turn out... I don't have much plastic bags though, would have to go out to get some, as I always use reusable totes instead of plastic bags when I shop. So every now and then I have to buy 10 at the supermarket to use for my garbage bin... ;P

[imrobot]

thanks! the hoodie isn't uncomfortable the plastic gets stiff if you use too many layers so stick to three or 4 layers

[LottaTroublemaker]

Thanks a lot, Imrobot! :)

[mudler]

hey i noticed an error in your instrucltables.its claled sewing part one you might want to fix that. who noticed my error.

[imrobot]

i don't see the problem

[blueberrysurprise]

When I try this step my bags keep shrinking and getting all wrinkly when they fuse. Is this normal? What can I do to fix it?

[imrobot]

look carefully at the pictures the same thing happened to me. later i figured out that i was fusing too fast. move your iron slower and take your time that's all. happy fusing

[mudler]

hey cool project i like it althought i think ill make a jacket rather than a hoodie.just replace the hood with a collar

[klaskitchen]

Silicone adhesive is clear and very flexible even when applied thickly. Or you could use electrical tape; it comes in colors and you could get a mondrian look to your hoodie. Also, four layers of plastic will be thick enough to be child safe, and the hoodie has a huge opening, unlike a bag that could be pulled over the head.

[got2bskilled]

I was just wondering how flamable this jacket is. Paper clothes used to be popular in the 1960's until many people caught fire smoking or what not. Women would wear paper dresses... and then the flamable act later came into play. I do know that when burning trash... any plastic bags on the pile can catch the wind and become flying napalm. I would suggest spraying the jacket with fire retardent or something before wearing. It beats napalm :-)

[Koopa Troopa]

Haha instead of using a zipper use huge ziplock bag zippie things and fuse them in. rofl

[imrobot]

lol thats a pretty good idea hmmmm_,

[linkmaster03]

This is a very cool project. I am definitely going to start saving plastic bags and try this. Thanks!

[imrobot]

ya! go for it!

[jamiespark]

you can buy zippers at any craft to or a store with sewing section

[dextersteacher]

You can buy zippers of all sizes and types at any fabric/sewing store - even the long heavy duty kind you need for this project

[imrobot]

thanks!

[Ideal_Ideas91]

Ummmm......Ya......... Dont Make These For Little Kids...... They May Suffocate. In Fact You Need A Large Bright Sticker On Them Saying, WARNING SUFFOCATION POSSIBLE

[Mr. Thrak]

Why Do You Capitalize The First Letter Of Every Word?

[imrobot]

cant imagine it being much worse than a regular plastic rain coat but if your around small kids than ya its a good idea

[TimTheScarecrow]

this is pretty sweet. but when you move around does it sound like a bunch of plastic bags or is it soundless like normal clothes?

[imrobot]

so it doesn't crinkle and make lots of noise it actually make about as much noise as your average rain coat.

[mrsthursday]

OMG I'm all fingers and thumbs but I could actually try this! Have u tried a shopping bag? that may b easier 4 my first attempt. great instuctable. t

[mrsthursday]

Yeah. i'm in the middle of making a custom shopping bag using ur ideas. I don't have the patience yet for the hoody. I'm gonna make the bag with some extra long handles, & try and make it a bit fashionable looking. That's the plan anyway.

[imrobot]

very cool. you can use logos that you like cutting them out and fusing them up side down so the ink side is on the project or put it ink side up and a thin bit of bag and fuse i

[imrobot]

thanks, um.... do you mean have i tried fusing shopping bags or have i made a shopping bag?

[Prosthetics01]

You are a freaking revovultionary!! Legabdary tutorial mate!

[imrobot]

ummm.... thanks? i didn't realize that it was that amazing wow... thank you so much!

[ESWads]

This is so freaking awesome! I crochet all kinds of things out of grocery sacks (purses, water bottle holders, rugs, tapestries, etc.) but have found Target bags grip too much on the crochet hook. I've been trying to find a good way to reuse Target bags and now I've got one! Thanks so much. You rock!

[imrobot]

glad to be of service! imrobot

[IgnorantZebra]

congrats on making it to the finals of the earth justice contest with your first instructable.

[imrobot]

thank you so much! I was sure I was not going to make it this far and I' d be grateful if i even win a tee-shirt

[socalgrl]

Jacket zips are very specific--if you pick one up, be sure it OPENS at the bottom. OR--try buttons with button holes (button hole: pre-strengthen the spot with a circle of packing tap about 2" across, then cut the buttonhole slit across the middle,make a slit exactly 1/8 longer than the button is wide. Use a similiar circle behind the button so it won't rip the plastic. Why not colored duc tape for this!) I am going to try your jacket technique! It's awesome....

[imrobot]

hmmm.... very cool idea. thank you and don't forget to vote

[Numb-Nuts]

Looks great! but is sewing required, cant you just fuse the plastic at all the stitching points

[imrobot]

ahhhh knew this question would come. so you can't fuse it when your making the sheets or it will be too thick at those points and you can't fuse it at the seems without a thin heat source saaaay a solder iron (which i don't have)

[testingthelimits]

Couldn't you fuse longer sheets by overlapping the plastic bags (similar to how bricks are overlapped in a wall)?

[imrobot]

so you can't fuse it when your making the sheets or it will be too thick at those points if i understood you wrong please elaborate

[jtobako]

Try overlapping only one layer of bags at a time, or setting them up like bricks, where each seam has other bags to cover it. You seem to be thinking that the whole fused sheet has to be fused to the next fused sheet.

[imrobot]

i still think it would be thick at those points

[jtobako]

Take 4 sheets of paper and lay them out edge to edge. Now put down a new layer off set by about 2 inches to the right. Now put down a third layer off set about 2 more inches to the right. Everything 4 inches from either edge is three layers thick. You loose a little 'fabric' around the edges, but if you are careful you don't have any really thick places.

[imrobot]

hmmm ok..... ummm I think i understand.... maybe. ok! well try it!

[stephen2]

way awesome, i don't think i'll be making a hoodie, but definitely a wallet or something. maybe a sailor hat.... i work at target so i can get HEAPS of plastic bags! awesome instructable!

[michael J. caboose]

dude this is an awsome instructable i hope you win, oh and you can buy zippers at michaels of joahns

[dindanpacman]

ii bought a set of zippers on the cheap at goodwill

[imrobot]

ya I know I'm not going to win cause by the time voting starts the popularity will have died sigh...

[sweetme243]

So Regarding the KKK Comment that I read and thought of also...There is a type of hood you could make, that would probably also make it much easier to sew to the actual jacket I think. Of course I haven't tried it, but in theory it seems to work. They are the type of hoods that use three sections of fabric. One long rectangle piece goes from the middle back (neck) part and up to the forehead, the side parts are like rectangles with one corner rounded off where it attaches to the middle piece. I don't know if that makes sense. I can't find a great picture of one but the link below has a decent shot of this type of hood.

http://www.zumiez.com/zshop/ProductDetail.aspx?DepartmentID=3&CategoryID=708&ShopByBrand=False&OrganizationID=-1&ProductID=112699&source=/GAEmailTracker.aspx?name=base

[luvit]

when i was little i played in large plastic bags. my mom would pull me out and spank me. i would have been drier than you. ..if it were raining.

[imrobot]

lol she probably did that so you wouldn't accidentally suffocate in the bags!

[Bridel568]

that looks kinda hard to move in is it? and also isn't it tight? but I'm gonna make a whole ton of products like this thank

[imrobot]

no, it's easy to move in and not tight at all (a bit on the wrists thought)

[Robertwan]

Nice! I used your process of fusing the plastic bags to make a nice wallet -- thanks!

[imrobot]

oooo good idea post a pic I want to see it!! thanks!

[michael J. caboose]

try to make the arms a little longer and a little wider at the end of the sleaves

[greensteam]

Every backpack or garment that has come to the end of that phase of its life is harvested for useful future parts. I keep all buttons, clips, fastenings and zips and sometimes whole pockets and straps. Result? I have a big bag of rucksack spare parts and zips of all sizes from 4inch to 6 foot.

[chaitanyak]

nice!!! think i'l save up enough bags to make a jumpsuit :P

[scrambledembryos]

spy vs. spy jacket!!!!1

[imrobot]

lol!!!!!

[cathyblac]

Love it!! I can't wait to try it out!

[Kialei]

Zippers can be found at any fabric store (JoAnne's or Hancock Fabrics) or even at a well stocked Walmart. They aren't too pricey costing a couple of dollars for very longs ones. I LOVE this project. It is very creative and using bags I was tossing away as I had so many. Now I know what to do with them. Thank you for sharing this project. Well done!

[imrobot]

thanks!

[kkinney]

Just a thought - If you're fusing bags to each other, why sew at all?

[imrobot]

ahhhh knew this question would come. so you can't fuse it when your making the sheets or it will be too thick at those points and you can't fuse it at the seems without a thin heat source saaaay a solder iron (which i don't have)

[brutallyfrank]

Brilliant Idea ! Where I work we have extra heavy duty garbage bags that come in several colours. We call them body bags because of their size. I can't wait to try this out. For anyone trying to find easily stored, comfortable, inexpensive raingear, this is the way to go. In light of the current economic situation, this technique and the whole instructables concept is going to be big time mainstream real soon. Best Wishes,

[imrobot]

experiment with different thicknesses if they are as thick as you make it sound you might only need it to be 2 layers thick. and thanks (too bad it wasn't popular during the epolog contest or i might have a chance!)

[BuzzChild]

the sleeves look kinda short n' is that comfy?

[imrobot]

if the sleeves are too short just fuse some more and stitch it on n' yes it is comfy (surprisingly)

[austinburke.]

Great Concept!

[danny_livewire]

OMG... fuggin awesome man!!!

[suqzi]

you can find zippers and craft/sewing stores. loved this tutorial! i've been making wallets/notebooks out of fused plastic bags... its the most genius form of upcycling ever!

[mum]

Just want 2 say I LUV this :o)

[Tape-structable]

Plastic Bags -> Jacket Waterproof i'm guessing. Thats cool!

[Lance Mt.]

Yes, but keep in mind it won't breath, but then again, i like it too much to care!

[Thelonelysandwitch]

Nice job, it looks nicely waterproof and somewhat warm. P.S. pic 2 on the intro page looks like the kkk no offense.

[imrobot]

it's OK I understand I tried to cut off the pointy bit so it wouldn't but I guess it didn't really help.

[Thelonelysandwitch]

it is still a cool coat anyway.

[soeinegaudi]

awesome idea !!!

[capricorn]

Respect mate, a great example of recicling and responsible reuse of plastic :)

[mynameisjonas]

Very well done! A great example of recycling waste into usable products.

[imrobot]

thanks don't forget to vote

[mynameisjonas]

anything for you good sir!

[imrobot]

ohh wait voting ended.... crud

[mg0930mg]

Nice. It looks really good. Voting!

[imrobot]

thanks! its my first.

[mg0930mg]

Yeah, it's nice. Please,please,please show more of you projects. :)

[gnargnar]

what's it feel like? it looks kind of stiff and uncomfortable. is it really crinkly and noisy? looks cool either way.

[imrobot]

actually it's comfortable , but, yes it a bit noisy (but most rain coats are) imrobot P.S. please don't forget to vote if you like it

[cherishedpotato]

great!!

[imrobot]

thanks! don't forget to vote! imrobot