Recycling Carrier Bag Dispenser

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Carrier Bag Holder & Dispenser

Along with Hope Hedgehog's wish to see a reduction in the amount of carrier bags we all use,
she has teamed up with Stitch Squirrel to present this space saving pattern for a carrier bag holder.

It's a straight forward pattern that can be used with any fabric you have to hand.
If you have plenty of material - how about making up a few and passing them onto your friends and family.

Fundraising Ideas
~ Great sellers at local fayres and fundraising events ~
Brand them with your Nursery or Preschool logo by using printer T Shirt transfer paper.

Organise your group of helpers to make themed bags and raise money for your group.
Fundraising Event Planner.Doc
Christmas ~ Summer ~ Easter & Harvest Festival
Fill in your own planner so that everyone knows what's just around the corner ...

If you'd like to share a photo of your event using our carrier bag dispenser pattern ..
let us know ~ we'd love to hear from you
Silky@Silkysteps.com

Instructions
Download the Carrier Bag Holder PDF

Instructions to make...

1. Cut a piece of fabric 60cm long X 40cm wide.

2. Fold over a 2cm hem & iron flat. Then turn it over another 2cm to ensure a strong gathering edge. Iron on a medium heat and make sure the folds are flat. This will ensure your stitch line runs straight. Stitch this hem neatly in place. Repeat for the bottom hem.

3. Now fold the whole piece of fabric in half.

4. Stitch from the two raw edges together, so that the tops are still open.

5. Now thread a piece of ‘knicker’ elastic onto a safety pin and thread it along the inside of the stitched hem. Pull the elastic up until it gathers the fabric neatly together.

5. Tie the ends of the elastic together securely, cut off any excess. Repeat for the bottom hem.

6. Stitch a length of cord or ribbon to one end so that the bag can be hung up.

7. Insert individual carrier bags by scrunching them up into a ball and pushing them in through the top or bottom stretchy hole.

8. Iron the whole bag to give it a ‘new’ look.

Pass on this idea to everyone you think would like to know !

Visit Hope Hedgehog’s page for some hints and tips on other ways to use your carrier bags.