How To
Weave a mattress
How to weave a milk bag mat – Part 1
Weave a mattress
How to weave a milk bag mat – Part 2
A. Collect Milk Bags to donate if you don’t make your own mats1. Only the colorful outer bags from 4 litre milk bags are collected. 2. Ensure that they are clean. 3. Flatten the bags. 4. Sort by colours (optional). 5. Place into photocopy boxes 500-800 per box. To find out where bags can be dropped off : you will find a list on the “network “ page or contact us. |
B. Cut The Bags Into Strips for Weaving
1. Fold the bag in half lengthwise. 2. Fold it in half again lengthwise. 3. Cut off some of the bottom of the bag. 4. Cut off some of the top. 5. Cut the bag in half. Notes: Keep the scraps to stuff pillows. Adults may want to cut a few at a time ( see Video 1) If you plan to crochet the mat, you will cut thinner strips ( 1”/ 2 ½ cm to 2”/ 5cm). D. Loop The Strips
If you plan to crochet the mat, you can make a long string and wind it into a ball called “plarn” ( plastic yarn). E. Make Plarn Balls
F. Make A Weaving Frame![]() Weaving around 2 strands of plastic gives you a thick, cushy mat. Weaving around one strand makes a flatter mat. Both flat and thick mats are fine.
6 Loop Frame 4 Loop Frame / Hinged Frame This is a very unique frame: it is a 4 loop frame that is hinged in the middle to fold up. The screws are a distance of 46 inches ( 103 cm ) from one side to the opposing side. Joining two of the 3 loop mats or two of the 4 loop mats together makes a nice size sleeping mat. 3 Loop Frame
Make Pillows With Milk Bag ScrapsYou wanted to know about the pillows. You can use any scrap fabric that is left over from people’s sewing projects. The pillows are not as large as the ones used on beds; usually they are about 12″ by 12″ or 14″ by 14 ”. Sew them around 3 and 1/2 sides, stuff them with the milk bag scraps and then hand sew the opening closed. Stuff the pillows really well; The more you stuff them the less noise they make when you put your head on it. Hope this helps. |
How to make a handbag
You asked about making a handbag: Angela made a how to video. It is easy to follow.