The eco-savvy shopper brings her own reusable bags to the store, at least when she remembers them. But when life hands you lemons (or wasteful plastic bags), make lemonade — or in this case — toadstools!
bags fuse together to create a durable material similar in feel to Tyvek. Fused plastic can be easily cut and sewn into a variety of projects, such as the 2 demonstrated here.
Betz White is a designer, author, and “green” crafter who combines her whimsical color and design sense with a love for repurposing. Her latest book, Sewing Green (Stewart, Tabori & Chang) will be released in spring 2009. betzwhite.com
Photography by Garry McLeod
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