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Plastic Bag Crafts: DIY Drink Coasters
‘Tis the season to get crafty! As the holidays quickly approach, people are spending more time at home. We asked Crafty Chica to get creative and create a fun and simple craft to reuse plastic bags in your house. This craft is a great way to reuse your bags, create a thoughtful gift, and have fun this holiday season!Byline: BTB Editor
December 22, 2020 / Time to read: 5 minGuest blog by
This year, I’ve challenged myself to do more with
This time I ventured into plastic bag crafts by creating
These coasters are functional, study and you can give them your own twist to match your style. I opted for a Christmas vibe, but you can adapt the idea any way you want.
Supplies
- 1 plastic bag per coaster
- Sharp scissors
- 4″ circle pattern (you can make it by tracing the bottom of a jumbo mug)
- Sewing machine
- Trim – optional
Video Tutorial
Watch this 1-minute video to learn how to level up your holiday craft while giving a second life to your plastic bags.
Directions:
- Cut a circle template measuring 4″ in diameter. You can trace the bottom of an aluminum can, or jumbo mug on a piece of cardstock or paper.
- Cut out the pattern.
- Fold the bag three times lengthwise, making sure the pattern will fit.
- Fold it into a square to create even more layers.
- Cut out around the pattern - it’s OK if it looks rough, we can fix it later! You’ll end up with a stack of plastic circles. To add a holiday vibe, make sure the red printing is on the outside.
Time to sew:
- Use a zigzag stitch and sew around the circle. The plastic will glide under your needle. No need to add tissue paper or even pins or clips!
- Once you have the outer seam, you can sew in the inside area if you want, maybe use different colored threads or stitch on a ribbon in patterned designs. I decided to use some fabric stash. I cut out small motifs and used my pinking shears to cut around the edges, then I stitched them down.
They look cute just like this! You could sew felt to the bottom or go to the extreme like me and pull out that fancy lace trim you bought in Mexico City last year!
I knew I’d find the perfect project for that trim! I also used rickrack and glittered ribbon.
Proud crafty mama over here! Great to give or even sell.
And to think, I made the bases from a plastic bag – you can’t even tell! You can use the same concept to make your own plastic fabric and create pouches, ornaments, sleeves, coin purses, and more.
What other ideas can you think of for plastic bag crafts? What did you think of my DIY drink coasters idea?
