How to Make a Floppy Disk Bag
You can make a floppy disk tote bag that can carry up to 15 pounds. This utilitarian fashion accessory is durable and light, and you can use it while shopping or at school. Here's how to assemble it.
Things You'll Need:
18 5-1/4- black floppy disks
Tape
2 15-3/4-by-16-1/4 canvas fabric
Sewing machine
1/3 yard thick black material
8 acorn nuts and bolts
Drill
Step
1
Lay out the disks in sets of 9. Make 3 rows of 3 disks. Line the seams up. Tape the disks together. This does not have to be perfect because the canvas covers up the tape.
Step
2
Line the disks up on 1 piece of the canvas fabric. Leave 1/3 inch around the top and on the sides to connect the bag.
Step
3
Sew the disks onto the fabric with a wide stitch. Use a strong needle like a denim needle and sew slowly.
Step
4
Repeat the process in Step 3 to create the other side of the tote bag.
Step
5
Attach the sides at the bottom of the tote. Backstitch over the areas where the tote is stressed, such as around the corners and across top.
Step
6
Cut the thick black fabric in half. Fold each half with the back on the outside to create the handles for the tote. Fold the fabric at least 3 times. The handles must be 1 to 1-1/2inches wide.
Step
7
Sew the handle folds together to make them sturdier. Turn the handle inside out.
Step
8
Place the handle onto the bag at the desired spot and sew it on. The handle needs to be attached about 1-1/2 to 2 inches into the bag. Repeat for the other handle.
Step
9
Drill 2 holes through the bag and handle. Place 2 acorn nuts and bolts onto the bag and handle. Repeat for each side of the handles. These nuts and bolts hold the fabric when carrying heavy objects.
Tips & Warnings
Use old backpack handles as handles for this bag.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2093747_make-floppy-disk-bag.html
You can make a floppy disk tote bag that can carry up to 15 pounds. This utilitarian fashion accessory is durable and light, and you can use it while shopping or at school. Here's how to assemble it.
Things You'll Need:
18 5-1/4- black floppy disks
Tape
2 15-3/4-by-16-1/4 canvas fabric
Sewing machine
1/3 yard thick black material
8 acorn nuts and bolts
Drill
Step
1
Lay out the disks in sets of 9. Make 3 rows of 3 disks. Line the seams up. Tape the disks together. This does not have to be perfect because the canvas covers up the tape.
Step
2
Line the disks up on 1 piece of the canvas fabric. Leave 1/3 inch around the top and on the sides to connect the bag.
Step
3
Sew the disks onto the fabric with a wide stitch. Use a strong needle like a denim needle and sew slowly.
Step
4
Repeat the process in Step 3 to create the other side of the tote bag.
Step
5
Attach the sides at the bottom of the tote. Backstitch over the areas where the tote is stressed, such as around the corners and across top.
Step
6
Cut the thick black fabric in half. Fold each half with the back on the outside to create the handles for the tote. Fold the fabric at least 3 times. The handles must be 1 to 1-1/2inches wide.
Step
7
Sew the handle folds together to make them sturdier. Turn the handle inside out.
Step
8
Place the handle onto the bag at the desired spot and sew it on. The handle needs to be attached about 1-1/2 to 2 inches into the bag. Repeat for the other handle.
Step
9
Drill 2 holes through the bag and handle. Place 2 acorn nuts and bolts onto the bag and handle. Repeat for each side of the handles. These nuts and bolts hold the fabric when carrying heavy objects.
Tips & Warnings
Use old backpack handles as handles for this bag.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2093747_make-floppy-disk-bag.html
