Replacement
By Morley Hunt
@Morleyhunt (21744)
Canada
August 12, 2018 8:43pm CST
Since our move, several months ago, my reusable shopping bags have been missing.
At first I expected them to turn up. Then I began to actively search....nothing...no bags to be found.
From time to time I don't mind using the plastic grocery store bags....but I resent having to pay for them.
Last week, I said, enough! I don't want to buy new ones....i
An hour later I had made a test model.....the next day I refined the pattern and now have four practical, attractive, reusable shopping bags.
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@Marilynda1225 (82627)
• United States
13 Aug 18
Great job! I have some reusable bags but they aren't nearly as nice as yours
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
13 Aug 18
I refused to spend money on them....so far my expense is $1. For a package of hair elastic a to make button loops.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16751)
• China
13 Aug 18
You are very handy with sewing.It figures,we always have to chuck out some stuff when we move.
@changjiangzhibin89 (16751)
• China
14 Aug 18
@Morleyhunt If so ,you will find them by chance one day.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
13 Aug 18
I didn't throw them away. I distinctly remember the bag...packed with at least a dozen shopping bags. No where could they have disappeared?
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
16 Aug 18
@changjiangzhibin89 probably when I've finished making about ten new bags.
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@Juliaacv (50919)
• Canada
13 Aug 18
Very nice looking, you're so talented!
I have a lot of reusable bags, gathered from here and there that are tried and true and very strong. I will probably get more when I visit the International Plowing Match next month.
How have you been managing since you've moved without these bags?
I have a lot of reusable bags, gathered from here and there that are tried and true and very strong. I will probably get more when I visit the International Plowing Match next month.
How have you been managing since you've moved without these bags?@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
13 Aug 18
I've been using plastic grocery bags. I keep some in my pockets or purse....but groceries....a gazillion plastic bags. I used to have about 50.... Culled them down to about 15 and they have totally vanished.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
16 Aug 18
@jipsyjo30 it really doesn't take much time. The patience was required in fine tuning a pattern.
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@jipsyjo30 (42)
• United States
14 Aug 18
@Morleyhunt Wow, 50! I'm impressed. I have a grand total of 10 reusable bags. I've often thought of making my own too, but I probably don't have the time or patience.
@JudyEv (338968)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Aug 18
These will be really handy. It doesn't matter how careful you are, when you move house there always seems to be something that somehow disappears.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
13 Aug 18
The shopping bags are an annoyance. The antique pitcher and shaving mug are more worrisome.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
16 Aug 18
@JudyEv I think there is one box that hasn't been unpacked. It's not big enough to hold the missing items....and the shopping bags aren't in that box (I peeked)
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@JudyEv (338968)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Aug 18
@Morleyhunt Oh no, that's a shame. Have you unpacked everything?
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
13 Aug 18
@Morleyhunt
That is what happens with a move we cannot find something we need and later on we may find it.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
20 Aug 18
@Hannihar I'm going to let it go...and move on. Stressing over it won't bring them back....but will make me miserable.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
16 Aug 18
Many items have turned up or at least been located. Other things are permenantly missing.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
17 Aug 18
@Morleyhunt
I am glad some things have turned up but other not that is not good. I was at the beach with a friend yesterday and took off my socks I had on and for the life of me cannot find them. I know that does not compare to what is missing for you.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
13 Aug 18
Yes around here we have to pay for Bags as well. But I like the ones you made up
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
13 Aug 18
I tried to find a pattern online.....found one I liked, but then the link didn't work.....sooooo, I took a plastic shopping bag and a large piece of newsprint.....the second bag is my pattern. The first was a very usable test...the handles were too wide and the opening on the small side. The last two are perfect. They were tested out last week when we made our grocery trip.
@GardenGerty (160528)
• United States
14 Aug 18
I have the intention, I have the fabric. I know I used to have the skills. Not sure any more. I even have a bag I made and lined to travel with on the truck with my first husband. I have no idea now how I made it. Good job with making your own. They are so much better than the ones that you can buy.Very attractive too.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
16 Aug 18
I'm quite pleased with the results...I have lots of fabric to choose from.
@koopharper (7601)
• Canada
13 Aug 18
One thing I hate about moving is the items that mysteriously disappear and you can't ever figure out what became of them. Making your own probably means they will last longer as well.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
16 Aug 18
I know we culled a lot, but there are some things I know that were packed and have now disappeared.
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@LadyDuck (471002)
• Switzerland
16 Aug 18
@Morleyhunt The plastic bags break easily and they pollute.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
16 Aug 18
I prefer the cloth bags as well. They are stronger, are reusable and these are quite attractive.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
16 Aug 18
I like to be busy....this was a fun project. I'm making it last....making just one at a time.
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@thislittlepennyearns (61957)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
13 Aug 18
They don't charge for plastic bags here yet. But I know they have started doing that in many places. I need to buy some -reusable ones this week from work.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
16 Aug 18
@thislittlepennyearns I've now made five. Four have been "test driven"
@thislittlepennyearns (61957)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
13 Aug 18
@Morleyhunt I don't have the time or patience to make them
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
16 Aug 18
I have the fabric....the know how....and very little cash. Sounds like a win win for me.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
13 Aug 18
Thanks. They are fairly quick and easy to make. I have lots of fabric.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
13 Aug 18
Thanks. I'm quite pleased with the bags. I still need to make about 6 more.
@Telynor (1763)
• United States
13 Aug 18
Good for you! There are some that I want to make, and use. We have some canvas ones, but they are starting to look ratty.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
13 Aug 18
These should wash and wear for quite some time. They also fold easily when not in use.
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@thislittlepennyearns (61957)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
13 Aug 18
They don't charge for plastic bags here yet. But I know they have started doing that in many places. I need to buy some -reusable ones this week from work.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
16 Aug 18
Even when they didn't charge us for plastic bags I preferred to bring my own.
@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
13 Aug 18
I always use my backpack for putting items in when I shop. (After I pay for them, that is.) 
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
13 Aug 18
I get groceries for about 10-14 days at a time. The backpack would never hold them.
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