Instructabless - Duct Tape Bags

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Author and Copyright Notices

Instructable: Duct Tape No-Sew Tote
Author: scoochmaroo
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)
Instructable: Duct tape drawstring bag
Author: Iam4NUru
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)
Instructable: Duct Tape Backpacking Pack
Author: murple
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)
Instructable: Duct Tape Handbag
Author: Riceman
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)
Instructable: Duct Tape Messenger Bag + Hardware
Author: neumaics
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)
Instructable: How to make a Duct Tape bag
Author: heatherdanielle
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)
Instructable: Duct Tape Backpack
Author: TruorFalse
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)
Instructable: Duct tape camera bag
Author: jillhohn
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)
Instructable: Duct Tape Reinforced Zipper Bag
Author: ProfMuggs
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)
Instructable: Duct tape shoulder bag
Author: tzitzko
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)
Instructable: Modular Messenger Bag from Office Supplies
Author: wduck3
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)
Instructable: How to make a Duck tape Laptop computer sleeve / cover
Author: innvert
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)
Instructable: Duct tape laptop case - without the cardboard
Author: Umeko
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)
Instructable: Duct Tape Camera Bag
Author: uwe
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)
Instructable: How to make a purse from Duct Tape
Author: cnash962
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)
Instructable: How to Make a Duck Tape Beach Bag
Author: Poseidon83
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)
Instructable: Duct Tape Tool Tote
Author: fallental
License: Public Domain (pd)
Instructable: How to make a duct tape purse
Author: BLanser
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (by-nc-sa)

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Duct Tape No-Sew Tote

Published by scoochmaroo on April 16, 2009

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Intro: Duct Tape No-Sew Tote

Make this beautiful bag with absolutely NO SEWING!!! It's no joke!
This instructable takes duct-tape wallets to the next level.
Are you ready?

Step 1: Materials

You'll need:

• Fabric - something a bit sturdy works better. I used a donation scrap of what I think was upholstery fabric. I made the bag as big as the scrap would allow, which turned out to be 10"x18"
• Duct tape - get a color you like to coordinate with your fabric. This was my first go, so I just used what was around. The next one will get something fancy!
• Scissors to cut your fabric
• Stapler + staples (oh yes)
• *Optional (but awesome) - two tiny strong magnets

Step 2: Cut Fabric

Whatever size you decide to go with fold the fabric in half vertically.

• Cut two squares out of the bottom corners, about 1" high and 1 /" wide. If you make a bigger bag, or want it to be wider at the base, increase these measurements.

Step 3: Tape

• Open the fabric, party side down.
• Start layering strips of duct tape over the wrong side (inside) of the fabric, slightly overlapping each strip.
• Continue until piece is covered.
• Trim away excess tape

Image Notes
1. taped side
2. party side

Step 4: Cut Handle Opening

Now you're going to mark where the opening for your handle will be. In this instance, I made a 4"x1" opening, centered near the top. This is how:

• Fold the fabric in half, party sides together, to mark the center on the tape, 1 /" down from the top.
• Draw a line 2" to each side of this mark, and 1"down on each side. Finish the box by drawing the bottom line.
• Mark a line horizontally across the center of the box.
• Make a mark /" in from each side on this line.
• Draw diagonal lines from the corners to these marks.
• Repeat on other end.

These are your new cutting lines.
If you ever have sewn, you may recognize how much these look like welt pockets or bound buttonholes.