Here's a different kind of doggie bag - it's a very sturdy tote, recycled from a large-sized dog food bag, that is perfect for shopping excursions when you expect to bring home a lot more than leftovers.
Doggie Bag Tote
Supplies:
50lb dog food bag with strong sides (emptied and thoroughly cleaned on the inside)
sewing machine
strong sewing thread
scissors
1. Cut straight across the top of the bag, at the height that you want for your tote bag. Fold over a 1/4 inch hem and sew with a zigzag stitch all around.
2. Cut two strips, each three inches wide, from the scrapped part of the bag. Fold over the first strip, lengthwise, then fold again. Sew together with zigzag stitch, all along the length of the strip, to make a handle.
Repeat with the other three inch strip to make a second handle to match the first one.
3. Decide where you want to position the ends of each handle and mark the bag on the inside. Sew each end of the handles to the top of the bag, zigzagging back and forth to create a strong, unbreakable bond.
I spoke to the designer, and she recommends using soapy water on a dishcloth to wipe down all the surfaces, then airing the bag out until the smell has gone. Beverly says since the inside of the bag has a shiny, filmed coating, wiping it down doesn't ruin the bag. If the bag is entirely made of paper, of course, with no protective coating, that wouldn't apply, but most dog food manufacturers do coat the bags to protect the food inside. I checked mine and the inside is a shiny metallic finish, similar to the inside of potato chip bags. I think that I'll wash mine down with soapy water and a little disinfectant or baking soda.
dianna – Dallas
March 22, 2008 - 12:06
Same here. Love the concept but the smell and film of the food how do you deal with that issue.
Really interested as this could be a good thing to try.
maidofdevon
March 22, 2008 - 05:06
Hello yes I would be wondering if or how I could remove the Kibble smell;but for taking things to the recycling centre is a good idea. or if you wanted to store things in your shed.
Willow – Indiana
March 22, 2008 - 01:55
Great idea...but I doubt it would last long in my home. If the dogs didn't tear it up looking for a tidbit, the cat would (he is not picky about food). Plus...how would you get that yucky kibble smell out without ruining the bag?
