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Fuse Plastic Bags into an Upcycled Laptop Case

Learn how to turn plastic bags into fabric for a DIY laptop sleeve.

Jaymi Heimbuch

By Jaymi Heimbuch
San Francisco, CA, USA | Wed Jun 24 09:00:00 GMT 2009

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We've shown off some pretty cool ways to make laptop cases from upcycled materials. Now, Threadbanger has shown off a great way to turn old plastic bags into a hip sleeve for your notebook.

The trick is to fuse the bags together into a sewable fabric using heat. So gather up your old plastic bags, a sewing machine, an iron, and watch this video to find out how to make a completely unique laptop sleeve.








Watch the Video: How to Fuse Plastic Bags into a Laptop Case






Want to browse other ideas for upcycled laptop sleeves before committing to this project? Check out 7 Clever Ways to Make a Recycled Laptop Case. Or, you might want to check out the potential coffee bean bags or cardboard hold.

More Fun Upcycling Projects
Upcycle Old Board Games
How to Upcycle a Used Gown
DIY: Upcycling Men's Shirts for Women
Upcyle Your Ratty Old Pillow

 
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