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DIY Macrame Produce Bag
Apr
I do know the climate nonetheless feels cool in quite a lot of locations, however mentally, I’m already in summer time mode. I can’t anticipate the farmers’ markets, recent produce, tank tops and poolside lounging. So, to make summer time come just a little bit sooner (or no less than entertain me till it does) I whipped up just a few of those no-sew macramé produce luggage.
They’re excellent for carrying your produce haul dwelling from the farmers’ market. Or you possibly can merely toss one over your shoulder and use it as a pool bag or an ethereal tote for carrying all of your summer time necessities.
The way to Make a Macramé Produce Bag
Don’t let all of the knots idiot you. When you get rolling, you possibly can whip up this child in lower than an hour (the method is even fairly zen, for those who ask me.) Merely seize some macramé wire at your native craft retailer, together with some cotton strapping and a pair d-rings.
Then add a dab of glue and some hand-tied knots to magically rework it into an ethereal tote. When you’re finished, dip-dye your macramé produce bag for just a little coloration, or go away it plain. It’s completely as much as you!
Since Knot Tying 101 wasn’t one thing most of us discovered rising up, I created a fast video exhibiting you precisely find out how to make your bag. Simply know that it would take some time to get the knots good. Even with observe, I nonetheless had a tough time getting my knot sample sufficiently small to create a good mesh.
If the knots are too far aside, your stuff falls out. Too shut collectively and you may spend perpetually making your bag. It is tremendous stability, so go straightforward on your self and do not purpose for perfection.
The excellent news is that these supplies go a great distance, so you may make a bunch of luggage for subsequent to nothing. One roll of macramé rope and a pair yards of strapping ought to make about 5 or 6 luggage. Simply top off on just a few further d-rings forward of time and have your scorching glue gun able to go.
As a result of these are made with 100% cotton, they’re washable and may final perpetually. I like to recommend hand-washing them in heat water, however you possibly can at all times toss them in your washer on mild. For those who dye your luggage, watch out to not wash them with every other light-colored gadgets as a result of the dye may fade the primary few washes.
Then allow them to air dry to forestall the wire from knotting in undesirable locations. Over time you may discover just a few of the knots coming undone. When this occurs I prefer to tighten the unfastened knots by hand and use a dot of glue to completely safe them.
For those who’re able to get began, make certain to observe the video beneath for the step-by-step. Then, when you have questions on any of the steps, check with the written directions beneath.
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Directions
Step 1: Minimize your cotton strapping into one 18-inch piece (this makes one strap). Then minimize your macramé wire into 20 60-inch items. My completed bag got here out to about 30 inches lengthy, however you may want to regulate these measurements if you want a distinct measurement bag.
Step 2: Start by making the strap of the bag. Take one finish of your cotton strapping and feed it via your d-ring. Fold a small part of strap over the flat facet of the d-ring and safe with scorching glue. Do the identical for the opposite finish of the strap.
Step 3: Lay your strap flat on a desk and safe with tape. Fold one piece of macramé wire in half to make a loop, then feed it via the d-ring. Take the 2 unfastened ends finish of the wire and feed it via the folded loop on the high. Pull tight to make a knot across the d-ring. Do that for 9 extra items of wire, so you will have 10 whole on one d-ring. Do that for the opposite d-ring as effectively.
Step 4: To make the physique of your macramé produce bag, we’ll use field knots to kind a unfastened mesh. Beginning on the far proper facet, take the 4 items of string and separate them so you will have one string on the left, two within the center, and one on the precise. Beginning about 3-inches down from the d-ring, loop the left string underneath the 2 strings within the center and overtop the string on the precise. Take the string on the precise and loop it over the 2 center strings and thru the loop made by the string on the left. Repeat the knot a second time utilizing the identical 4 strings and pull it tight. That makes one field knot.
Step 5: Do that for the remaining strands on each of the d-rings.
Step 6: Transfer 2 inches down, and make a second row of field knots, besides this time, put aside the 2 items of string on the far finish, and use the strings one strand over.
Step 7: Carry the 2 sides of the bag collectively, in order that they lie facet by facet. This time transfer 1 inch down and, beginning within the middle, knot the edges of the bag collectively utilizing the 4 strings ignored in step 6. Shifting out from the middle, knot all the way in which throughout the left facet, then return and do the precise facet.
Step 8: You must have two strings on either side left over. Fold the bag in half so these 4 strings are subsequent to one another and tie one ultimate knot.
Step 9: Proceed making rows of field knots (1 inch aside) till the bag reaches the specified size.
Step 10: To complete the bag, collect the strings on the backside and wrap them just a few occasions with a bit of wire. Cinch it tightly and both tie a knot or use glue to carry wire in place.
Step 11: Comply with the directions in your field of dye to create a dye bathtub on your macramé produce bag. Moist the underside of the bag and dip it into the dye to create an ombre impact. Rinse out the dye and allow you to bag dry completely earlier than utilizing.
And remember to clean these fruits and veggies once you get dwelling with a home made produce wash. Get pleasure from!
Macramé Bag FAQ
What is the title of this macramé sample referred to as?
I am not a macramé knowledgeable, so I am unsure if this sample has a reputation, nevertheless it’s made by merely alternating field knots.
Can I exploit a distinct sample in order that the bag can maintain smaller gadgets?
Go forward and use any macramé sample you want! The fantastic thing about this one is that it is excellent for novices and it is quick so you possibly can whip these infants up shortly. However for those who’d favor a tighter weave (so it might maintain smaller gadgets), merely use extra macramé wire and tie your knots nearer collectively. Straightforward peasy.
Will the dye rub off on my garments?
It will depend on the sort of dye you utilize and whether or not or not you comply with the package deal directions. I did not have a difficulty with the dye rubbing off on my garments, nevertheless it does lighten when washed. So make sure to not wash your produce luggage with different gentle materials.
How ought to I clear my macramé produce bag?
The cotton rope may get soiled over time, so I like to recommend spot treating stains and gently washing your bag by hand in cool water. Watch out to not loosen the knots as you wash it and lay the bag flat to dry. If the knots come unfastened, attempt to tighten them by hand as greatest you possibly can with out messing up the mesh sample.
