How to make a bag from coffee bags - Upcycling plastic coffee bags - Waste material craft idea

This bag was woven out of 168 Juhla Mokka coffee bags. The size of the finished bag is 30x30x15 cm. 00:00 Intro 00:10 Making a template 02:50 Designing the pattern and cutting the strips 03:45 Folding the strips 05:03 Weaving 08:28 Setting the squares 08:49 Joining the squares 14:50 Finishing the edge 16:30 Finishing the seams 19:30 Last finishing touches 22:20 Adding a strap 24:30 Finished bag 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 - cardboard or paper (e.g. cereal packs are good) - ruler - 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 - scissors The size of the strips are 6,8 cm. More info and instructions for coffee bag weaving in 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. #kahvipussipunonta #kahvipussikassi