Using washed juice pouches, sew them all together and make a tote bag. The large ones are great for grocery shopping. Small ones are great for carrying as a purse.
Approximate Time: three to four hours for me
Supplies:
- Used juice bags
- Bias tape
- Thread
- Strapping
Instructions:
Cut top of pouches, wash in soapy water and rinse. Turn upside down on towel to drain and dry.
Sew pouches together: for large totes: four across and three down. Make two sides, and then two smaller strips for the sides.
Sew together all sides and add bias tape around top.
Sew two straps for handles.
By Sue from Sarnia, Ontario
03/18/2011
What a great idea! I saw a lady who made one at my grandaughters swim practice, she brought everything they needed in the bag and then had a place to put wet suits and towels after practice and her car or seats stayed dry. I am going to make one for my grandaughter now.
(Archived Dec 28, 2009)Juice Pouch Totes
Request: Juice Pouch Totes
Does anyone know how to make the juice pouch bags and lunch boxes? We are trying to go green and save money. Thanks.
By Cblaisdell from Zebulon, NC
Feedback:
RE: Juice Pouch Totes
Just use a thermos for drinks. These are the ultimate in green as they are used over and over again. Or use some other bottle multiple times like a water/soda bottle. (04/25/2009)
By OliveOyl
RE: Juice Pouch Totes
I bought a small metal water container - holds about 12 ounces - from Amazon. The small drink containers made of plastic are not healthy, and the pouches send more trash to the landfill. The metal one should last forever, and I think you'll save a lot by using it everyday in a child's lunch. They come in different colors and I would write or etch the child's name on it. Good for you to be concerned. I am sure you will pack healthy things - so much better. Good luck! (05/02/2009)
By mulberry204
RE: Juice Pouch Totes
The Gerber juice bottles are made of similar plastic to tuppeware. Also I find minute maid has some heavier materials like this that can be washed over and over without worrying about the chemical content. So between the 4 oz, 6 oz and 8 oz, just put a skrew cover on them and use them. When out of the school lunch mode, I also put my honey in these, rather than the large gallon jars it I get it in. Can also use for craft supplies in the cupboard too. So many uses, recycle and still not expensive to start with. I like the MM Apple juice bottle--I had bought a case as I had recipes I used occ that needed 8 oz apple juice and I did not want to buy a can. Now that I have some of the bottles, I can BUY a large can or container, then pour into the bottle and freeze what I don't need at the time. (05/23/2009)
By TandT Grandma
(Archived Apr 24, 2009)Juice Pouch Totes
Request: Juice Pouch Totes
I recycle juice pouches to make useful crafts. These tote bags are great when shopping or traveling. I love helping the world be green.
These are very easy to clean. I use Goo Gone and to keep that fresh citrus scent I just wipe them down from time to time. If you're a stay at home mom, find something you love and work at it. It's a great time killer as well.
By Sharon from NY
Feedback:
RE: Juice Pouch Totes
Some ladies in our area make these and sell them as a nice little source of extra income. I have also seen them done with packets from Koolaid drink mix, also very cute, but probably not as sturdy. (02/27/2008)
By bailegirl
RE: Juice Pouch Totes
Found this pattern on the internet, for how to make a juice pouch purse. Just make it larger for a tote bag.
http://www.mormonchic.com/crafty/juice-pouch-purse.asp (02/27/2008)
By MCW
03/18/2011
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